Best Reptile Lounge Network Podcasts (2024)

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

4h 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

6d 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

1d 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

4d 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

23d 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

15d 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

30d 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

25d 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

29d 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

30d 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

3M 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

4M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Episode 88: Reptile Perches and Enrichment w/Heliguy Serpents | Sponsorship Spotlight 1:34:37

5M ago1:34:37

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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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Episode 87: Reverse Interview w/Alessa Abruzzo on Breeding Reticulated Pythons 1:49:25

5M ago1:49:25

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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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Episode 86: Getting REAL and RAW with MJ from The Trap Talk Network 2:41:16

5M ago2:41:16

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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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Episode 85: Lounging w/ Lucas & Nathan 55:53

5M ago55:53

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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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Episode 84: Species Spotlight | Boas w/Dr. Warren Booth of Boa Booth 1:52:23

6M ago1:52:23

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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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Episode 83: 'Tic Talk w/Kagan Andrew #4 1:10:08

6M ago1:10:08

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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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Episode 82: GIANT Reticulated Pythons with Weston Wenner of Wildfire Retics 2:07:46

6M ago2:07:46

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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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Episode 81: Deep Dive Into Successful Reptile Podcasting w/Morelia Python Radio 1:54:28

6M ago1:54:28

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In Episode 81 of The Retic Lounge, hosts Nathan Katz and Lucas Bagnara sit down with the hosts of MPR (Morelia Python Radio), Eric Burke and Owen McIntyre. The discussion revolves around the fascinating world of reptile podcasts and what it takes to run a successful show with enduring impact, much like MPR, which is now in its 13th year. Join them …

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Episode 80: Indestructible Enclosures w/Heartland Reptiles 1:22:07

7M ago1:22:07

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Episode 80 of TRL we sit down with Jordan Carpenter of Heartland Reptiles to go over his indestructible Reptile enclosures. Join us as he lays out the benefits of the material he uses, how you can customize your set up, and how he is smashing lead times of other enclosure manufactures.Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.patreon.com/thereticlo…

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Episode 79: TRL LIVE | Q&A & Lounging with Lucas and Nathan 1:24:26

7M ago1:24:26

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Come hang out with Lucas and Nathan LIVE and ask all the questions you have! We are going to run through a wide range of topics from enrichment, to end of breeding season, to the type of home we prefer to place our animals in!Hit that subscribe button Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.patreon.com/thereticloungeFind us on Instagram!TheReticL…

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Episode 78: 'Tic Talk w/Kagan Andrew #4 1:14:25

7M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Welcome back to another episode of TRL! This is our fourth episode of our 'Tic Talk segment with Kagan and its a great time! We go into topics like your physical health and how it effects keeping, the perfect breeding colony size, auctions and tons more!Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.patreon.com/thereticloungeFind us on Instagram!TheReti…

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Episode 77: Species Spotlight | Carpet Pythons with Riley's Reptiles 1:55:27

7M ago1:55:27

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Join Nathan and Lucas as they have Riley Jimison from Riley's Reptiles to discuss one of his favorite species the Carpet Python. Riley is a wealth of knowledge with many species given his time working in the zoological field as well as maintaining and breeding an eclectic collection of animals at home but dives deep into his favorite species of sna…

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Episode 76: Honoring Brian Barczyk: A Retic Lounge Tribute to a Reptile Legend 26:23

7M ago26:23

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In this heartfelt episode of the Retic Lounge, join us as we pay tribute to the life and legacy of the extraordinary Brian Barczyk. To help out the Barczyk family consider donating to either The Reptarium or LegaSea Aquarium using the links below:https://thereptarium.com/products/donatehttps://thereptarium.com/products/legaseawall --- Support this …

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Episode 75: Locality Talk - SELAYARS w/ Chris McVicar 1:25:32

8M ago1:25:32

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Lucas and Nathan talk with one of their favorite Breeders in the industry Chris McVicar for the third installment of “Locality Talk”. They dive deep into the Selayer Island and highlight the beauty and excitement of keeping Selayer locale Reticulated pythons.Follow us on Instagram!Lab_exoticsKatz_reptilesChris_McVicar2LIKE/COMMENT/SUBSCRIBEJoin the…

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Episode 74: Public Animal Education w/Tim of Intrepid Exotics 1:29:50

8M ago1:29:50

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Join Lucas and Nathan for episode 74 of The Retic Lounge where they invite Tim Jackowicz of Intrepid Exotics on to discuss his journey in public reptile education and how he's expanded on his efforts. On top of being succesful in opening up the publics eyes in his hometown, he has also established a successful following on YouTube for his education…

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Episode 73: 'TicTalk w/Kagan Andrew #3 1:31:01

8M ago1:31:01

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Welcome back to another episode of TRL! This is our third episode of our 'Tic Talk segment with Kagan and its a good one! We go into topics like establishing hatchlings, Kagans bioactive setups, Lucas the Partho King???, and tons more!Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.patreon.com/thereticloungeFind us on Instagram!TheReticLoungeLab_Exotics_…

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Episode 72: Animal Abuse Amnesia 1:00:56

8M ago1:00:56

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In this riveting episode of The Retic Lounge, hosts Nathan Katz and Lucas Bagnara revisit a disturbing chapter from their podcast's past. Five months ago, they bravely exposed the shocking evidence of animal abuse within the reptile industry, shedding light on Samson Pruitt, also known as Slither Exotics or Slither Inc. His facility became a grim s…

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Episode 71: Species Spotlight | Burmese Pythons w/Peach State Pythons 1:49:13

9M ago1:49:13

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Join Nathan and Lucas as they have Matt Bowers from Peach State Pythons to discuss one of his favorite species the Burmese Python. He discusses their husbandry, the pairings he has done over the years and why now he has to STOP all together with breeding these amazing animals.Hit that subscribe button!!!!Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.pa…

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Episode 70: Giving Your Females A Break 58:25

9M ago58:25

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Lucas and Nathan sit down to discuss the ways and benefits to letting your breeder female take a much needed break from breeding.Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.patreon.com/thereticloungeFind us on Instagram!TheReticLoungeLab_Exotics_Katz_ReptilesJOIN USARK AND USARK FLORIDA TODAY!https://usark.org/membershipshttps://usarkfl.wildapricot.o…

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Episode 69: Thanksgiving Special | Lounging w/Lucas and Nathan 1:06:08

9M ago1:06:08

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On this special 69th episode of The Retic Lounge Nathan and Lucas sit down to talk about all their thankful for from this last year and what they are looking forward to in 2024.Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.patreon.com/thereticloungeFind us on Instagram!TheReticLoungeLab_Exotics_Katz_ReptilesJOIN USARK AND USARK FLORIDA TODAY!https://us…

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Episode 68: Scrub Pythons w/Steven Kush | Species Spotlight 1:47:23

9M ago1:47:23

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🐍 Join hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz in Episode 68 of The Retic Lounge as they sit down with none other than Steven Kush for a captivating Species Spotlight on Scrub Pythons!!!Hit that subscribe button!!!!Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.patreon.com/thereticloungeFind us on Instagram!TheReticLoungeLab_Exotics_Katz_ReptilesScrubShephe…

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Episode 67: 'Tic Talk w/Kagan Andrew #2 1:35:23

10M ago1:35:23

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Welcome back to another episode of TRL! This is our second episode of our 'Tic Talk segment with Kagan and its a good one! We go into topics like morph market, the market and economy, breeding morphs that have neurological issues, and tons more! Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.patreon.com/thereticloungeFind us on Instagram!TheReticLoungeL…

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Episode 66: Mythbusting Reticulated Python 1:16:24

10M ago1:16:24

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This week your Retic Lounge hosts Lucas and Nathan are busting some of the most common myths surrounding Reticulated Pythons!Hit that subscribe button!!!!Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!!www.patreon.com/thereticloungeFind us on Instagram!TheReticLoungeLab_Exotics_Katz_ReptilesJOIN USARK AND USARK FLORIDA TODAY!https://usark.org/membershipshttp…

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