Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

Jarod's Amazing Animals

Aired on: March 3, 2009

When Jarod stops by, Rachael is always a little jittery about the creepy critters she'll be asked to touch. But when he brings out a Japanese snow monkey, she is thrilled! "I love monkeys," she says. "My husband and I call each other 'monkey.' It's our pet name!" Just as Rachael gets comfortable, Jarod introduces her to a scaly Savannah monitor lizard with a split tongue. "You have to touch him, he's awesome!" Jarod says, and Rachael jokes, "No, I don't!" She gives it a try, but decides to keep her distance when the reptile leaves something on the set. "He does go to the bathroom under bright lights," Jarod admits.