# Should kids have reptiles & stocking stuffers for reptile keepers | Episode 109

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Podcast: [The Wild Type Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wild-type-podcast-6705584)
Published: 2025-12-16T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week we’re asking the big question: Should kids have reptiles? We dig into responsibility levels, beginner-friendly species, and what parents should know before saying yes. Then we dive into a hilarious round of deciding whether things guys do count as princess treatment or just the bare minimum — and trust us, some of these takes are bold. Finally, we wrap the episode with fun and practical stocking stuffer ideas for reptile keepers, perfect for holiday gifting season. Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribe Follow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast - Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/ Follow Neptune the Chameleon: - https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/ - http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon - https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon - http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon - https://www.neptunethechameleon.com Follow Lyssa's Lizards: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ - https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards - https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards - https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas -Lizards-100064470381677/ - https://www.lyssaslizards.com Sponsors: - https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype - https://scratchbycmtravels.com/ - https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/ - https://symtonbsf.com/ - https://reptilekages.com/ -https://thebiodude.com/

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