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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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The Chondro Lounge

The Reptile Lounge Network

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The Chondro Lounge, a podcast hosted by The Reptile Lounge Network is an educational interview-based podcast about Green Tree Pythons (Morelia Viridis complex) and those that keep them. Lucas Bagnara of LAB Exotics and Chuck Amicone JR of Chill Chondros host bi-weekly episodes to deepen, expand, and proliferate the knowledge of keeping Chondros in captvity.
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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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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 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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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 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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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: 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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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: 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: 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 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 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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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 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: 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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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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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: 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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"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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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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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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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 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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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! 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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