Interview with Sydney Jersak

Reptile Shows for Satanic Leaf-tailed Geckos

It is reptile show season! You might get lucky and find a phant at a reptile show, but that is hit and miss with this rare gecko! I talk about what to consider when you are looking for - or have purchased - a satanic leaf-tailed gecko at a reptile show.

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.