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This is the essential podcast for everyone that loves to get out in the field and see herps in their natural environment. This monthly podcast covers the passion, excitement, and camaraderie of field herping, specific species, US herping, herping the globe, photography, equipment, logistics, trip planning, herping icons and pioneers, today’s top herpers.. and all things herp related.
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Snake Talk

Dr. Chris Jenkins

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Faced with a world that instinctually persecutes snakes, Dr. Jenkins talks with the foremost experts on snake biology and conservation. The discussions range widely including topics such as snake ecology, snakebites, and captive breeding. All of the conversations have the same goal, to help the listener increase their knowledge and leave behind any irrational fears of snakes.
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This podcast is focused on Colubrid and colubroid snakes, which are often underappreciated compared to more exotic species. Join Dr. Zac Loughman and Clint Bartley as they break down the keeping and breeding of Colubrid and colubroid snakes.
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The Retic Lounge

The Reptile Lounge Network

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Welcome to The Retic Lounge! The Retic Lounge is a podcast that aims to bring the reticulated python community together and provide a supportive community for new keepers and aspiring breeders. Our episodes will bring our listeners in depth information on husbandry, breeding, discussions on locality retics and their sizes, as well as fun interviews with new and established keepers and breeders. We will also host live Q&A episodes brought to us by our awesome Patreon Members. Support this pod ...
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In this episode, we talk with Jacob Bratz of Long Leaf Reptila, THP, and the Flipping Tin Podcast about Field herping and locality keeping. Follow: Zac Loughman @ https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley @ IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com Exo-terra http…
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Episode 102: Species Spotlight: Drymarchon with John Michels of Black Pearl Reptiles This week on The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan bring you a fascinating Species Spotlight on the genus Drymarchon, featuring the knowledgeable John Michels from Black Pearl Reptiles. Known for his expertise and passion for these remarkable snakes, John takes us on …
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In this episode, we are discussing UVB with Exo-Terra's very own Steve Sotelo. Follow: Zac Loughman @ https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley @ IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com Exo-terra https://exo-terra.com https://linktr.ee/exoterrausa MPR Network F…
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Hey folks, as always, I hope you all remain safe and healthy out there. This is just a little episode marking the beginning of a show hiatus. When I was a kid, the auto plant in my town would occasionally shut down for a few months, for “re-tooling” – something necessary when they switched from making sedans to making mini-vans, for example. That’s…
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In this episode, we are talking to Kevin Pollack about keeping and breeding Rein Rats and a nice conversation about reptile conservation. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com E…
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This week on The Retic Lounge, we present a special compilation episode featuring Glen McClellan, the esteemed author of the upcoming book "The Complete Reticulated Python." In episode 101, we take a comprehensive journey through the fascinating history of Reticulated Pythons, drawing from three in-depth interviews with Glen. Glen McClellan's passi…
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Hello everyone and welcome to Episode One Hundred! And while we’re at it, I hope you all remain safe and healthy out there. I can’t deny it, it feels pretty good to reach the one hundred show mark, four and a half years and one pandemic after I started this project. The experience has been all the things – interesting, challenging, frustrating, and…
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Join Dr. Jenkins as he sits down with María Elena Barragán-Paladines from the Quito Vivarium to explore the remarkable work being done in education, outreach, and conservation. Dive into the world of one of the planet's most fascinating creatures, the Chocoan Bushmaster, as María Elena provides an in-depth look at the Choco region and the distribut…
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Hello everyone and welcome to Episode Ninety Nine! And while we’re at it, I hope you all remain safe and healthy out there. This show is dedicated to the memory of Gary Pinson. Gary lived over in the Missouri Ozarks and every October he and his family would come over to Snake Road in southern Illinois, which is where I first met him. It got to be a…
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with Michael Starkey, Founder and Executive Director of Save the Snakes. They begin the discussion by talking about Michael's path to conservation - it is an inspiring story that is somewhat different from most. They then delve into the work of Save the Snakes, focusing on conserving snakes around the world using a combination…
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CELEBRATING THE 100th EPISODE OF THE RETIC LOUNGE! What better way to do that than one of TRLs longest Patreon Supporters! Luke MacWilliam is from Scotland and has an amazing collection of reticulated pythons. He dives deep with Lucas and Nathan on topics all over the place in regards to reticulated python keeping, breeding, and much more! An aweso…
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Hello everyone and welcome to Episode Ninety Eight! And while we’re at it, I hope you all remain safe and healthy out there. After traveling for the better part of a month, it’s good to be back home and back in the podcast studio. As always, I am grateful to all the show’s patrons who help to keep the show moving forward. And if you’re out there li…
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Colubridfest is a go! Here are the details! Follow: Zac Loughman @ https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley @ IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com Exo-terra https://exo-terra.com MPR Network FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.in…
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LUCAS AND NATHANS BREEDING SEASON AND MORE! | Lounging w/Lucas and Nathan | THE RETIC LOUNGE #99 Sit back and lounge with us this week as Lucas and Nathan have casual Retic Talk. They explore their wins and losses within the last breeding year, what breeding plans look like this year and how the season is starting for the both of them. As well they…
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with returning guest Dr. Emily Taylor to discuss some exciting new developments in the world of snakes. First, they delve into her new book, "California Snakes and How to Find Them," which explores each species in California and offers field herping advice for encountering the state's diverse snake population. Then, the conver…
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This week on The Retic Lounge, Lucas is out sick and Nathan rides solo to sit down with Joseph Hull, the head of Sales at Reach Out Reptiles, renowned for their Super Dwarf and Dwarf Reticulated Pythons. In episode 98, they delve into the crucial aspects of sales and customer service within the Retic and broader reptile industry. Joseph shares his …
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This week on The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan are excited to welcome a new guest, Aspen Mahan, a field herper and wildlife photographer with a deep passion for exploring and documenting the natural world. In episode 97, Aspen takes us on a captivating journey through the diverse landscapes of the United States, sharing his experiences and insight…
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In this episode, Zac and Clint discuss rat snake taxonomic madness and show etiquette Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com Exo-terra https://exo-terra.com MPR Network FB: https…
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Episode 96: Breeding and Maternal Incubation with Abby Marie Stone This week on The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan are thrilled to welcome back Abby Marie Stone, the passionate and knowledgeable reptile enthusiast behind The Curly Haired Keeper. In episode 96, Abby shares her groundbreaking journey of breeding Reticulated Pythons for the very first…
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with Clint Guadiana, Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians at Gladys Porter Zoo and one of the field herping experts for extreme south Texas, a region known for its unique biodiversity and a popular destination for field herpers. They discuss field herping in the region, the "Big 5" species for which the region is famous, the tin…
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"Is Linebreeding The Devil?!?!" Lucas and Nathan have Riley Jimison back from Rileys Reptiles to discuss the ins and outs of incorporating linebreeding in your captive breeding program. What are the risks involved, what are the potential rewards and why is it necessary to focus on in terms of captive bred Reticulated Pythons in The United States! W…
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with Justin Kobylka from Kinova Reptiles to talk all about breeding Ball Pythons. Despite catching wind of Justin's recent feature in the New Yorker Magazine, Dr. Jenkins wanted to have a more in depth conversation with him. In this episode the conversation spans Justin's journey to the top of the Ball Python breeding world, m…
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In episode 94, Lucas and Nathan sit down with Paul Lucas, a well know old school reticulated python keeper that made his comeback into retics back in 2023 after a crazy incident took him out from pursuing his passion with retics for several years. He talks about how the people in the retic community supported him and have had his back and how keepi…
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Hello everyone and welcome to Episode Ninety Seven! And while we’re at it, I hope you all remain safe and healthy out there. I just got back from a great herping trip to Suriname. You may remember my conversation with Dick and Lieke back in episode 79 and it was fun to go visit and see how they operate herp tours there, and the answer is they do ve…
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In this episode, we are talking All things Milk Snake with David Deem of temporalis_enterprises. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com Exo-terra https://exo-terra.com MPR Networ…
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This week on The Retic Lounge Lucas and Nathan bring you another exciting Reverse Interview with one of their Patreon Members who is focusing on keeping Reticulated Pythons as a pet. We dive deep into who Katherine is and how she got started in her Reptile journey. How she ended up coming across small locality Reticulated Pythons, all the way throu…
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This episode of The Retic Lounge Lucas sits down for a rare solo interview while Nathan's camping. This time a BRAND NEW Species Spotlight on Antaresia, the genus is native to Australasia. The genus is known by the common name Children's pythons, some of the SMALLEST Pythons in the world! Sit back and enjoy this in depth dive into the world of Anta…
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with Peyton Niebanck to discuss the lengthy journey toward becoming a snake biologist. Peyton, a technician with The Orianne Society working on surveying Indigo Snakes, shares insights from the early stages of her career. They delve into Peyton’s college experience and the various activities she pursued to bolster her prospect…
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Hello everyone and welcome to Episode Ninety Six! And while we’re at it, I hope you all remain safe and healthy out there. It’s the last Sunday in April which means that this is the last episode in Season Four – we start Season Five on the first of May and I should have a show out around the middle of May, after I return from a trip to Suriname. An…
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Join us in the first ever Barber Lounge Hosted by Nathan Katz of The Retic Lounge LIVE from Dallas NARBC. Nathan is joined of course by our other Host Lucas Bagnara of LAB Exotics, Adler Romero our Sponsor of the podcast AE Foundry, and our great friend/host for the weekend Phil Thompson. In this episode Nathan gets to do what he does best, cut som…
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In this episode, we talk with IHS & Aquatic Snakes with Myke Clarkson. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com Exo-terra https://exo-terra.com MPR Network FB: https://www.facebook…
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Jeff Ettling to talk about the conservation of Armenian Vipers. They start with a discussion of vipers from the region and how there is relatively high diversity and endemism in this part of West Asia. They discuss aspects of Armenian Viper research including spatial ecology, prey availability, genetics, and the impac…
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How To Make Your First Million on TikTok with Josh of South Bay Reptiles | The Retic Lounge 90 This episode Lucas and Nathan are joined by Reptile Breeder and Social Media guru Josh Alvarez of South Bay Reptiles. We dive into his reptile business, experience with reticulated pythons, and a deeper dive into his success with TicTok! LIKE/COMMENT/SUBS…
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In this episode, Ashley Dezan discusses the ethical importation of reptiles and Pseudoxenodon. We also give the latest Colubridfest update. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com…
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Hello everyone and welcome to Episode Ninety Five! And while we’re at it, I hope you all remain safe and healthy out there. SMP Patrons! I want to thank a couple of new Patreoners! – Derek Gillespie and Paul Duren, thank you both so much for supporting the show! Much appreciated! And as always, I am grateful to all the show’s patrons who help to ke…
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This week Lucas and Nathan sit down with Chris Sexton of Heliguy Serpents for a Sponsor Spotlight! Chris was one our first supporters and sponsors of the podcast, he offers top notch 3D printed perches, hides and accessories for the animals we all love. Sit back and enjoy Chris's journey in the industry and how that brought him into 3D printing for…
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with Bob Ashley of the Chiricahua Desert Museum to discuss his recent book titled A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatments: Bad Medicine, Snake Oils, Potions, Elixirs and Kits. They talk about Bob’s collection of snake bite kits and the experiences that led up to the idea for the book. They then break down how the book i…
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This episode Lucas and Nathan welcome one of their founding Patreon supporters Alessa Abruzzo of Lilliput Pythons on to interview them! Alessa is approaching her first Reticulated Python pairings so this is her opportunity to come loaded with questions about the ins and outs of being a breeder. Join us as we kick off a new series of reverse intervi…
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This week Lucas and Nathan are joined by the host of the coolest reptile podcast in the world, MJ of The Trap Talk Podcast to talk about his journey in reptiles and content creation. We cover a wide range of topics with MJ from the animals to the blowback of controversial episodes and the effect on his mental health. Join the lounge today for extra…
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For the 100th episode of Snake Talk, Dr. Jenkins interviews Harry Greene, author of Snakes: Evolution of Mystery in Nature, a book that significantly influenced Dr. Jenkins' choice to work with snakes. In this episode, we trace Harry's career path from his childhood adventures of discovering lizards on his family farm, to his military days studying…
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In this episode, we celebrate the 50th episode of CCR with special guest Owen Mcintyre of MPR. Owen talks about his colubrid projects and his success with some of the more obscure species. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: Met…
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In this episode of The Retic Lounge Lucas and Nathan introduce their new evolution of TRL, The Reptile Lounge Network where over time there will be several new podcasts on THIS CHANNEL with new hosts and a variety of new topics in the world of Reptiles we all love. Afterwards they discuss things happening in their collections and lives for some fun…
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dustin Smith from the North Carolina Zoo to discuss a conservation program for Virgin Island Boas. They begin by discussing Dustin’s career trajectory and the dedication required to succeed in the zoo field. Next, they delve into the natural history of Virgin Island Boas, covering aspects such as their distribution, habit…
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In Episode 84 of The Retic Lounge, hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz delve into the captivating world of boas. This Species Spotlight features the esteemed guest, Dr. Warren Booth, who shares insights on these remarkable reptiles. From husbandry tips to intriguing facts about boa constrictors, this episode promises an engaging exploration for sea…
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In this episode, we talk with Eric Westmorland about Corn Snakes. Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com MPR Network FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://w…
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Welcome back to another episode of TRL! In our fifth episode of 'Tic Talk, Kagan joins Lucas and Nathan to talk about quarantine procedures, taking back animals that were sold off to their new homes, and our BIG debate topic of whether we think mainland retics are truly getting smaller or are we killing them before they live to see the day they are…
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Hello everyone and welcome to Episode Ninety Four! And while we’re at it, I hope you all remain safe and healthy out there. SMP Patrons! I want to thank a couple of folks for their support – Clint Guadiana, for his contribution via Patreon, and Dave Weber, who made another one-time contribution via PayPal. Thank you Clint and Dave! And as always, I…
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Welcome to Episode 82 of The Retic Lounge! In this installment, your hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz dive deep into the captivating world of GIANT Reticulated Pythons. Our special guest for this episode is Weston Wenner from Wildfire Retics. Weston brings his expertise to the table as we explore the realm of Giant Reticulated Pythons and their …
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Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Stephen Mullin to discuss his career as a herpetologist. While many academics concentrate on specific questions in science, landscapes, or species, Steve has chosen to be a generalist, exploring various questions in diverse landscapes and species. The conversation delves into the distinctions between being a generalis…
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In this episode, Zac and Clint bring undisclosed questions to one another that sparks some interesting stories and thoughts!" Follow: Zac Loughman @ dr_crawdad on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ On FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011423011423 Clint Bartley IG: MetazoticsLLC FB: Metazotics Website: metazotics.com MPR Network F…
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