Best Reptile Lounge Network Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 123: New Breeder Highlight: Jennifer w/MOD Exotics 1:28:52

3d ago1:28:52

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Episode 123: New Breeder Spotlight | MOD Exotics w/ Jennifer Jean In this exciting episode of The Retic Lounge, we shine the spotlight on Jennifer Jean of MOD Exotics, a passionate new breeder making waves in the Super Dwarf Reticulated Python community. Jennifer shares her journey into the world of reticulated pythons, from her first experiences w…

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Episode 15: THE ELUSIVE ALBINO GREEN TREE PYTHON | w/Marcial Mendez 2:06:16

7d ago2:06:16

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The Chondro Lounge IS BACKK!!! To kick off the new year, Chuck and Lucas have on Marcial Mendez to discuss his Albino Chondro project. Marcial has been working this project for a long time and has been able to produce albino chondros in the past and recently produced another one. Sick back, relax, and enjoy the first episode of 2025! SHOUT OUT TO O…

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Episode 122: Make Retics Great Again | The Retic Market and Will It Stabilize? 1:23:39

10d ago1:23:39

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Episode 122: Make Retics Great Again | The Retic Market and Will It Stabilize? After a month-long break, The Retic Lounge is back and kicking off 2025 with a thought-provoking discussion on the future of the reticulated python market! We start by reflecting on the highlights and achievements of 2024 for The Retic Lounge—what a year it’s been! From …

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Episode 121: CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY OF RETICULATED PYTHONS | TRL Book Club Chapter 8 1:31:47

2M ago1:31:47

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Episode 121: Captive Husbandry of Reticulated Pythons | TRL Book Club Chapter 8 Lucas and Nathan close out 2024 with a bang in the final episode of the year! Join us for another insightful installment of The Retic Lounge Book Club as we dive into Chapter 8 of *The Complete Reticulated Python by Glen McClellan: *Captive Husbandry. This chapter is a …

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Episode 120: ACQUIRING ADULT RETICULATED PYTHONS | w/ Alex Koppa 1:44:25

2M ago1:44:25

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Episode 120: Acquiring Adult Reticulated Pythons – With Alex Koppa In this episode, we sit down with our friend Alex Koppa to dive into his unique journey in the reptile hobby. From his early experiences with wildlife to his growing passion for reptiles, Alex shares the story of what led him to work with large adult reticulated pythons. We explore …

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Episode 119: Sponsorship Spotlight | Cold Blooded Cafe w/Desiree Monnot 1:54:09

2M ago1:54:09

1:54:09

Episode 119: Sponsorship Spotlight – Desiree Monnot of Cold Blooded Cafe In this episode, we talk with Desiree Monnot, the powerhouse behind Cold Blooded Cafe, to explore what it takes to be a leader in the reptile feeder industry. Known for providing some of the cleanest and best-quality feeders, Cold Blooded Cafe offers mice, rats, rabbits, quail…

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Episode 118: TRL BOOK CLUB | The Complete Reticulated Python - Chapter 7: Importation Process 1:18:16

2M ago1:18:16

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Episode 118: TRL Book Club – The Complete Reticulated Python* Chapter 7, The Importation Process This week, Lucas and Nathan return to the TRL Book Club series, diving into Chapter 7 of *The Complete Reticulated Python* by Glen McClellan. In this episode, they explore the fascinating and complex history of legally importing Reticulated Pythons into…

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Episode 14: Learning From Green Tree Python Legends | Apprentices Having Success in The Chondro Game | w/Aiden Bradley and Kenny Richichi 1:42:38

2M ago1:42:38

1:42:38

Aiden Bradley and Kenny Richichi join The Chondro Lounge Crew to talk about their experience as apprentices under some of the most legendary names in Green Tree Python Breeding. Lucas and Chuck dive deep into their early days of learning about Chondros as well as how their keeping and breeding styles differ from their mentors. SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPON…

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Episode 117: COLORADO'S NEW REPTILE LAWS PROPOSALS | W/ Aaron of Slithers N' Critters 1:41:03

2M ago1:41:03

1:41:03

Episode 117: Colorado Legislation Awareness with Aaron Lee Ingalls of DNA Slithers and Critters In this episode of *The Retic Lounge*, Lucas and Nathan sit down with Aaron Lee Ingalls of DNA Slithers and Critters to discuss a critical topic impacting the reptile community: upcoming legislation in Colorado that could significantly change the standar…

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Episode 116: Species Spotlight | Dwarf Burmese Pythons w/ Michael Pennell 1:54:17

3M ago1:54:17

1:54:17

Episode 116: Species Spotlight – Dwarf Burmese Pythons (Progschai) with Michael Pennell of Python in a Pear Tree In this exciting episode of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan are joined by Michael Pennell of Python in a Pear Tree to spotlight the unique and fascinating world of Dwarf Burmese Pythons, also known as Progschai. Michael, a passionate …

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Episode 13: Are Captive Bred or Wild Caught Green Tree Pythons Right For You? 1:32:22

3M ago1:32:22

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Are Captive Bred or Wild Caught Green Tree Pythons Right For You? Chuck and Lucas sit down in other solo episode to go over some basic chondro information and discussion. Is CBB the only way to go or is there room for wild caught chondros in your collection as a new chondro keeper? Tune in to see what Chuck and Lucas think! SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSOR…

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Episode 15: TRL Book Club | The Complete Reticulated Python | Chapter 5: Morphology 1:50:37

3M ago1:50:37

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Episode 115: The Complete Reticulated Python Book Club – Chapter 5: Morphology In this episode of *The Retic Lounge*, Lucas and Nathan continue their deep dive into Glen McClellan’s *The Complete Reticulated Python* with Chapter 5: Morphology. This chapter explores the intricate details of reticulated python morphology, from their physical traits t…

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Episode 114: Reticulated Python Taxonomy | W/Nick Mutton Of Inland Reptiles 2:05:06

3M ago2:05:06

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In Episode 114 of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan are joined by the renowned Nick Mutton to dive deep into one of the most controversial topics in herpetoculture: taxonomy. Known for his expertise in carpet pythons and his encyclopedic knowledge of reptiles, Nick brings a wealth of insight to this fascinating and often debated subject. The discu…

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Episode 12: WHATS THE DEAL WITH BLUE GREEN TREE PYTHONS?!? | Garik Gukasyan w/The House of Blue 1:54:23

3M ago1:54:23

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Episode 12: WHATS THE DEAL WITH BLUE GREEN TREE PYTHONS?!? | Garik Gukasyan w/The House of Blue A Blue chondro?!?! Thats what this weeks episode is ALL ABOUT! Garik came into the hobby at a young age and has been making tsunami waves ever since with the outstanding selective breeding program he has. Specializing in designer blue green tree pythons,…

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Episode 113: FROM NOVICE TO PYTHON PRO: James Garreett's Wild Journey Under LAB Exotics 1:57:38

3M ago1:57:38

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From Novice to Python Pro: James Garrett's Wild Journey Under LAB Exotics! | THE RETIC LOUNGE #113 In this episode of *The Retic Lounge*, Lucas and Nathan sit down with James Garrett, Lucas's helper at LAB Exotics, to discuss how mentorship has shaped his love and understanding of reticulated pythons. James reflects on his journey from having littl…

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Episode 112: TRL BOOK CLUB CH.3&4 | THE COMPLETE RETICULATED PYTHON 1:46:32

4M ago1:46:32

1:46:32

Episode 112: Book Club - *The Complete Reticulated Python* Chapters 3 & 4 In Episode 112 of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan continue their deep dive into *The Complete Reticulated Python* by Glen McClellan with the next installment of our book club series. This time, we’re breaking down chapters 3 and 4, which explore fascinating topics related …

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Episode 11: FIRST YEAR BREEDING SUCCESS W/CHONDROS | Lupe w/Space City Chondros 1:55:39

4M ago1:55:39

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FIRST YEAR BREEDING SUCCESS W/CHONDROS | Lupe w/Space City Chondros | The Chondro Lounge Episode #11 Lupe joins Chuck and Lucas on Episode 11 of The Chondro Lounge to discuss his amazing first season of breeding Green Tree Pythons! The vast majority of people talk about breeding and hatching chondros as some of the most difficult species to reprodu…

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Episode 111: TRL BOOK CLUB CH. 1&2| The Complete Reticulated Python 1:37:09

4M ago1:37:09

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Episode 111: Book Club - The Complete Reticulated Python Chapters 1 & 2 In this exciting new episode of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan kick off a brand-new book club series, diving into the long-anticipated release of *The Complete Reticulated Python* by our good friend Glen McClellan. This comprehensive guide to the natural history, captive ca…

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Episode 110: Learning From Herpetoculture | Reverse Interview w/BlackFish Herpetoculture 1:46:31

4M ago1:46:31

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Episode 110: Reverse Interview with Joan Fernandez of Blackfish Herpetoculture In Episode 110 of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan welcome Joan Fernandez of Blackfish Herpetoculture for a unique reverse interview, diving deep into the world of herpetoculture from multiple perspectives. With a rich background in keeping both Reticulated Pythons and…

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Episode 10: BREEDING EPIC CHONDROS | w/Michael Majoros of Coloring Outside The Lines 1:27:41

4M ago1:27:41

1:27:41

Episode 10 of The Chondro Lounge features Chuck doing a solo interview with none other than Michael Majoros from Coloring Outside The Lines. Michaels collection is one of the most insane Green Tree Python Collections in the country and Michael goes into his history of keeping chondros. Chuck and Mike talk all about breeding and husbandry topics mak…

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Episode 109: THE MAKING OF THE COMPLETE RETICULATED PYTHON | w/Glen McClellan 1:50:39

4M ago1:50:39

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Episode 108: VENDING REPTILE EXPOS | w/ David Levinson 2:10:51

5M ago2:10:51

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Episode 108: How To Vend a Reptile Expo Like a Pro with David Levinson of Custom Scales In Episode 108 of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan are joined by David Levinson of Custom Scales for an inside look at what it takes to vend a reptile expo like a pro. With years of experience and countless expos under his belt, Dave shares his expert advice o…

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Episode 9: THE MAYOR BILL STEGALL TALKS DESIGNER GREEN TREE PYTHONS 1:37:47

5M ago1:37:47

1:37:47

The Mayor Bill Stegall Talks Designer Green Tree Pythons Bill joins Chuck and Lucas on Episode 9 of the chondro lounge! Bill is responsible for one of the most infamous chondros of all time - The Sickness! He goes deep into his history of keeping and breeding as well as his recent presentation in Anaheim for The Reptile Talks! DONT FORGET TO like, …

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Episode 107: SPECIES SPOTLIGHT | GREEN ANACONDAS WITH MEGHAN KELLEY OF MEGACONDA 1:58:44

5M ago1:58:44

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Episode 107: Species Spotlight – Green Anacondas with Meghan Kelley of Megaconda In this episode of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan are joined by Meghan Kelley, the force behind Megaconda, for an in-depth discussion on the captive keeping and breeding of Green Anacondas. Meghan, a leading expert in anaconda husbandry, shares her experiences and …

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Episode 106: BEN RENICK: A LEGACY CUT SHORT - THE LIFE AND IMPACT OF A REPTILE ICON 1:19:50

5M ago1:19:50

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Episode 106: The Life and Legacy of Ben Renick of Renick Reptiles In this special episode of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan honor the life and legacy of Ben Renick, a beloved figure in the reptile community and the visionary behind Renick Reptiles. Ben's influence on the reptile industry is immeasurable, and his work with Reticulated Pythons an…

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Episode 8: BREEDING CYLOPS GREEN TREE PYTHONS | Ruben Cuevas JR of Centenario Chondros 1:54:01

5M ago1:54:01

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BREEDING CYCLOPS LOCALITY GREEN TREE PYTHONS! Ruben Cuevas JR of Centenario Chondros Joins the TCL Crew to jump into episode 8. This episode highlights why Ruben loves the Cyclops Locality as well as his experience with breeding them. He dives deep into some mistakes he made and the lessons he has learned. Lucas and Chuck also chime into mistakes t…

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Episode 105: TROUBLESHOOTING RETICULATED PYTHON BEHAVIOR | Reverse Interview w/ Jacob St. John 1:35:07

5M ago1:35:07

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This week on The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan flip the script with a reverse interview led by Jacob St. John, one of our dedicated Patreon members. Jacob, who has a growing collection of Reticulated Pythons and aspirations to breed, takes the lead in episode 105 to explore various challenges and questions about retic behavior, business strategies…

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Episode 104: Gary Tarplee w/ CONSTRICTED AND ADDICTED 2:24:21

5M ago2:24:21

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Episode 104: Constricted and Addicted with Gary Tarplee This week on The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan welcome Gary Tarplee of Constricted and Addicted for an insightful conversation about his unique journey into the world of reptiles and Reticulated Pythons. Gary, who has a rich history playing music with his band Niviane, shares how his passion …

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Episode 7: IS A PET GREEN TREE PYTHON RIGHT FOR YOU?! 1:11:00

6M ago1:11:00

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IS A PET GREEN TREE PYTHON RIGHT FOR YOU?! | The Chondro Lounge #7 We are back with another episode and this one is the first episode of our entry level keeper segment! Why talk about husbandry when we dont even know if a chondro is the right pet for you? Chuck and Lucas dig into whether or not these animals meet the style of your keeping and debun…

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Episode 103: Locality Talk | Ternate Island Reticulated Pythons 1:03:41

6M ago1:03:41

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This week on The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan shine a spotlight on the Ternate locality of Reticulated Pythons, a unique and captivating population from Ternate Island in Indonesia. In episode 103, we delve into the distinctive characteristics, natural habitat, and fascinating history of the Ternate locality. Join us as we explore what sets Terna…

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Episode 102: SPECIES SPOTLIGHT DRYMARCHON | w/John Michels of Black Pearl Reptiles 1:56:46

6M ago1:56:46

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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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Episode 6: BEST CHONDRO COLLECTION IN THE WORLD | w/ Dave Dee of Vibrant Viridis 2:07:43

6M ago2:07:43

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Dave Dee of Vibrant Viridis joins Chuck and Lucas on this weeks episode. Chuck and Lucas dive deep into the mind of Dave and how he has hand selected and bred some of the most incredible Green Tree Pythons in the World and his husbandry/breeding methods that have made him so successful! DONT FORGET TO like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell…

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Episode 101: THE COMPLETE RETICULATED PYTHON HISTORY | w/Glen McClellan 4:12:33

6M ago4:12:33

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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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Episode 5: YOUNG BREEDERS ROUNDTABLE | With Alex Warren and Bill Hoffman 2:36:36

7M ago2:36:36

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NEW SEGMENT ALERT!! Welcome to the first episode of our new segment, Young Breeders Roundtable! This new segment will outline new green tree python breeders and their experiences with breeding. Does the difficulty with hatching and establishing chondros hold true? Here it from young breeders themselves! This episode, Alex Warren of Amazing Arboreal…

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Episode 100: REVERSE INTERVIEW | Breeding Retics, the Retic Industry AND MORE w/Luke MacWilliam 2:06:18

7M ago2:06:18

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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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Episode 99: LUCAS AND NATHANS BREEDING SEASON AND MORE | Lounging with Lucas and Nathan 1:23:35

7M ago1:23:35

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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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Episode 4: IMPORTING GREEN TREE PYTHONS | w/Dan Mulleary of DM Exotics 2:15:10

7M ago2:15:10

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Episode 98: Customer Service and Sales in the Reptile Industry | w/Joe Hull of Reach out Reptiles 2:00:25

7M ago2:00:25

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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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Episode 97: Field Herping and Wildlife Photography w/Aspen Mahan 1:33:35

7M ago1:33:35

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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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Episode 3: THE CRAZIEST INCUBATION SUCCESS STORY | w/Ryan Clary of High Voltage Chondros 1:28:47

7M ago1:28:47

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The title is NOT click bait! On the third episode of The Chondro Lounge, Chuck and Lucas bring on Ryan Clary of High Voltage Chondros to share his nightmare that led to a dream come true with hatching out his first clutch of Green Tree Pythons! Sit back, (try) to relax, and lounge in on this weeks episode! Please like, subscribe, and hit that notif…

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Episode 96: The Curly Haired Keepers Reticulated Python Maternal Incubation Experiment w/Abby Stone 1:42:19

8M ago1:42:19

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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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Episode 95: Is The Retic Community Lying About Line-breeding Retics w/Riley Jimison 1:31:33

8M ago1:31:33

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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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Episode 2: Keeping and Breeding Green Tree Pythons The Old School Way 1:58:51

8M ago1:58:51

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This week, none other than Ryan Young Joins Chuck and Lucas on the second episode of The Chondro Lounge. Ryan goes into depth about his husbandry and breeding practices as well as his opinions and thoughts on simplicity when it comes to green tree pythons. You wont want to miss one of the legends of python breeding on this weeks episode! Subscribe …

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Episode 94: MAKING A COMEBACK! | Paul Lucas of The Retic Keeper Discusses His Passion For Retics and His Decision To Keep Them Again 1:50:00

8M ago1:50:00

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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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Reverse Interview: Keeping Reticulated Pythons As Pets w/Katherine Brumwell 1:59:24

8M ago1:59:24

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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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Episode 1: Yellow Neos and More w/Mark Heger of Texas Chondros 2:09:21

8M ago2:09:21

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Episode 1 is finally here and who better than to kick off The Chondro Lounge than Mark Heger of Texas Chondros! Mark goes into great depth into his husbandry, breeding, and passion for yellow neonates + A LOT MORE! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the very first interview of the newest podcast on The Reptile Lounge Network! Please like, subscribe, and hi…

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Episode 92: Species Spotlight | Antaresia w/Justin Julander 2:18:23

8M ago2:18:23

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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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Welcome To The Chondro Lounge | Intro Episode 24:28

9M ago24:28

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Welcome to The Chondro Lounge! Hosted by Chuck of Chill Chondros and Lucas of LAB Exotics! This episode introduced you to your co-host and explains the drive behind the creation of TCL! Sit back, relax and enjoy the very first episode of the newest Green Tree Python Podcast in the Biz! Follow Lucas @LAB_Exotics_ Follow Chuck @Chill_Chondros Thank y…

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Episode 91: The Barber Lounge | Breeding Goals, Community Talk, and MORE! 1:27:03

9M ago1:27:03

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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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Episode 90: How To Make One Million Dollars On TicTok As A Reptile Content Creator w/Josh of South Bay Reptiles 1:50:37

9M ago1:50:37

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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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