The Retic Lounge

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 breeder and keeper, shares his extensive knowledge...

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 to the variations observed across different subspec...

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 little experience with these incredible animals to beco...

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 to the origins and evolution of reticulated py...

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 care, and breeding of the world’s largest snake...

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 Morelia species, Joan guides us through a fascina...

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 on everything from setting up an eye-catching booth...

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 success stories, offering listeners a unique glimp...

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 and other species has left a lasting impact on enthu...

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, and marketing. Jacob guides us through his exper...

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 for reptiles began and what led him to focus on t...

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 Ternate Reticulated Pythons apart from other localities...

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 an in-depth exploration of the Drymarchon genus, w...

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 passion and expertise shine as he delves into the origi...

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 awesome reverse interview with humor and educational t...

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 discuss what they are excited about in the Retic...

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 extensive experience and insights on how to succes...

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 insights into field herping and wildlife photography. Asp...

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 time, a process filled with excitement, challenge...

"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!   We would love to hear what your guys thoughts on...

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 keeping reticulated pythons is about way more than just...

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 through the research and considerations she made in pur...

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 Antaresia with non other than Justin Julander. You may...

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 some hair and have some good conversation. We talk ab...