Welcome To The Reptilium Insider

Michael Arnold

Hey everybody, and welcome to the very first episode of The Reptilium Insider podcast. I’m Michael Arnold, General Manager over at Reptiles Express and Premium Crickets.

Lydia Wolfe

And I’m Lydia Wolfe, your friendly neighborhood reptile nerd with a mic.

Michael Arnold

We are super excited to be here. This has been brewing for a while. So, this show is called The Reptilium Insider, and it’s basically your back‑stage pass to everything happening around Repticon and the wider reptile community.

Lydia Wolfe

Yeah, think of it as your all‑in‑one hub: this podcast plus the new Reptilium Insider email newsletter. If you’re trying to keep track of show dates, cool vendors, care tips, all that stuff, you don’t have to hunt through a million posts or random sites anymore.

Michael Arnold

Exactly. You listen here, you skim your newsletter, and you’re covered. We’ll walk you through what’s coming up, who’s gonna be at different shows, and then layer in the fun bits—like behind‑the‑scenes stories from the expo floor, little husbandry wins and fails, that kind of thing.

Lydia Wolfe

Yeah, like, if you’ve ever gone, “Wait, is that show this weekend or next?” while you’re holding a tub of crickets that are, uh, looking a little rough… that’s the gap we’re trying to close. Clear, practical info. In plain language. So you can spend more time enjoying your animals and less time doom‑scrolling.

Michael Arnold

Exactly. So here’s how it breaks down. This podcast, The Reptilium Insider, is where we’ll talk things through—some episodes we’ll zoom in on specific Repticon shows, other times we’ll spotlight vendors or dig into practical topics like basic enclosure setups, feeder routines, or traveling with animals. The newsletter will serve as a checklist of sorts, with links to care sheets, weekly show schedules, and other information we cover in the episodes.

Lydia Wolfe

We’ll mix in quick, digestible tips: simple upgrades that make your animal’s life better, what to look for in a healthy feeder insect - things like that. This is where our sponsors, Premium Crickets and Reptiles Express, come in in a big way. Premium Crickets is all about high‑quality live feeders—crickets, worms, roaches, that whole lineup—raised with good nutrition and proper conditions so your animals get more benefit and fewer problems.

Michael Arnold

On the shipping side, Reptiles Express brings the logistics. They specialize in discounted live‑animal shipping through FedEx and UPS, plus all the reptile‑specific supplies—insulated boxes, deli cups, heat packs, all that. In the newsletter we’ll share best practices they’ve developed: how to pack safely, when weather is a red flag, why hub‑to‑hub can be safer, that sort of thing.

Lydia Wolfe

And we’ll keep it beginner‑friendly. So instead of, “Here’s a wall of regulations,” it’ll be more like, “Here are three simple checks before you ship,” or “If you’re new to buying an animal online, here’s what a safe shipment should look like when you open the box.”

Michael Arnold

You’ll also see some exclusive offers sprinkled in—things like discounts on feeders, shipping deals, or show‑related promos. We’re not turning the newsletter into a sales flyer, but if there’s a way to save a little on feeders or shipping, we want our subscribers to hear about it first.

Lydia Wolfe

Exactly! It really doesn’t matter if you’re brand new, thinking about your first corn snake, or you’ve been breeding ball pythons for years. The goal is that every issue gives you at least one nugget that makes your life easier—whether that’s a show date you didn’t know about, a feeder tip that cuts down on waste, or a husbandry tweak that makes your animals more comfortable.

Michael Arnold

So, if you’re ready to be part of that insider hub—whether you’re a show regular, a vendor, or you’re just thinking about your first reptile—type your email address in the box below to subscribe!

Lydia Wolfe

We’re excited to hang out with you in future episodes, answer your questions, and share a lot of stories—some educational, some mildly chaotic.

Michael Arnold

Thanks for joining us on the first episode of The Reptilium Insider.

Lydia Wolfe

I’m Lydia.

Michael Arnold

And I’m Michael. We’ll see you at the next show, in your inbox, and right back here on the podcast. Bye everyone.