Branch Demon Podcast

Interview with Sydney Jersak

Sydney Jersak is a breeder of Uroplatus, and the Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko, from Alberta Canada and he joins us to talk Phants!

Your contribution to the community

You are new and only have one Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko. How can you contribute? You are in a very important position at this stage in our community's growth and today I share how you can help.

Is a Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko Right For You?

Is a satanic leaf-tailed gecko actually right for you? Not "do you want one" — that's easy. The harder questions are whether you can provide what they need, and whether what they give back will be enough for you. In this episode, Bill works through the honest decision framework that every prospective phant keeper needs before they commit. He covers what handling really looks like with this species , what the daily keeper experience actually is — the world-building, the patience, the satisfaction of catching a glimpse at 11pm — and a checklist of both the reasons to wait and the signs you've found your animal.

The Cage Interior for the Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko

Tonight we're talking about planting a Phant enclosure. I'll be singling out some strategies for larger enclosures because they are new to a lot of phant keepers. What is important is not just what to plant, but how to think about it.

Hydration for Satanic Leaf-tailed Geckos

Hydration is a critical husbandry parameter and we discuss how to tell if your gecko is hydrated and how to set up your misting and fogging system.