Jungle Interior Design: Mixing Natural Materials & Reptiles

Jungle Interior Design: Mixing Natural Materials & Reptiles

From The Interior Design Podcast by Hayley Roy

May 8, 2026 · 54 min · Season 2 · Episode 17

About this episode

Hayley Roy interviews Evan from Walking With Reptiles about jungle interior design and reptile care.

In this episode of the Interior Design Podcast, Hayley sits down with Evan from Walking With Reptiles - a passionate and dedicated reptile specialist - who’s opening a reptile handling centre in Haybridge (near Maldon, Essex). Evan shares how watching Steve Irwin as a kid sparked a lifelong obsession with crocodilians, how his first snake changed everything, and why hands-on animal experiences can completely transform fear into fascination. We also dive into the crossover between landscaping, interiors, and building “living” environments - from slate backdrops and natural stone features to bioactive vivariums that look like a rainforest in your living room. If you love jungle-style interiors, terrariums, indoor “rainforest” vibes, or you’re curious about reptile care and myths… this one’s for you. In this episode, we cover: · Evan’s reptile origin story (Steve Irwin, crocodiles, and that first corn snake moment) · What bioactive vivariums are (and how to build one) · Plants that work best: pothos, bromeliads, mosses + more · The biggest mistakes people make building indoor rainforest setups · The vision behind Walking with Reptiles and what visitors can expect…

People in this episode

Host: Hayley Roy

Guest: Evan

Topics covered

  • jungle interior design
  • reptile care
  • bioactive vivariums
  • indoor rainforest setups
  • landscaping and interiors

Keywords

  • jungle-style interiors
  • reptile handling
  • terrariums
  • indoor rainforest vibes
  • landscaping
  • natural materials

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walking With Reptiles

Products: corn snake, bioactive vivariums, pothos, bromeliads, mosses

Books & works: Steve Irwin

Places: Haybridge, Maldon, Essex

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