The Reptile Gumbo Podcast

In our one-hundred and sixty-second episode we are joined by Dr. Ben Morrill of Rare Genetics Inc..  We discuss the new advancements Rare Genetics has made with genetic testing in snakes, how they have proven several different ball python morphs are actually all the same morph, the horrible events in Florida and much more. Rare Genetics Inc. - https://raregeneticsinc.com/ The Reptile Gumbo Podcast...

In our one-hundred and sixty-first episode we are joined by Lucas Bagnara of LAB Exotics and The Retic Lounge.  We discuss reticulated pythons as pets, the negatives and positives of reticulated pythons in the hobby, our amazing April giveaway sponsored by Colossal Constrictors and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech p...

In our one-hundred and sixtieth episode we are joined by Bill Stegall of Phoenix Reptiles.  We discuss all things green tree python, including common misconceptions and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: https://www.v...

In our one-hundred and fifty-ninth episode we are joined by Nathan Katz of The Retic Lounge.  We discuss dwarf and super dwarf retics, ways we can enhance the lives of our animals, our hatred for outdoor cats and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22...

In our one-hundred and fifty-eighth episode the crew heads to Bryan-College Station, Texas for the 2023 March HERPS Show.  We talked with some amazing vendors at the Conroe show. On this episode we are joined by Byron Foster of Nature Connection World to discuss museum quality bug mounts.  Then we sat down with fellow teacher Alok Khanna of Balls to the Wall.  Finally we talked with Gwen Fontcuber...

In our one-hundred and fifty-seventh episode we are joined by Mike Stefani of Mike's Monitors.  We discuss Mike's amazing collection of monitors, common mistakes people make when keeping monitors, animal penises and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO...

In our one-hundred and fifty-sixth episode we open up the phone lines for whomever wants to join us.  We were joined by Max Hicks, Shawn Gray and Lee and Amanda Ready.  Together we all discussed recent reptile shows, what has been happening in the hobby lately and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like thei...

In our one-hundred and fifty-fifth episode we are joined by Kori Martin of Kori Martin Reptiles.  We discuss Kori's trip to Africa and her future travel plans, the growth of her reptile business, Robert's close encounter with a venomous snake and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB...

In our one-hundred and fifty-fourth episode we get back to doing our 1 on 1 on 1 episodes.  The three of us sit down and discuss theft at reptile shows and some of the best ways to prevent it.  We also just talk about anything else that comes up. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use...

In our one-hundred and fifty-third episode we head back to Conroe, Texas for the 2023 January HERPS Show.  We talked with some amazing vendors at the Conroe show. On this episode we are joined by the very interesting Tammy Landry of Undertaker's Vault.  Then we sat down with Haidyn Lierz and talk falconry.  Finally we talked with Bryce and Debbie Scofield of SMS Morphs and discuss 3D printing, bal...

In our one-hundred and fifty-second episode we are joined by Brent Schulze of Asclepius Snakebite Foundation.  We discuss how the Snakebite Foundation is helping save lives in rural parts of Africa, the challenges that many people face around the world with snakebites, the friendships made from going to reptile shows and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast...

In our one-hundred and fifty-first episode we are joined by Jeremy Humphrey of Ace's Reptile Emporium.  We discuss how we view pricing animals in the hobby, how our listeners price their animals, praying mantises eating birds and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our pr...

In our one-hundred and fiftieth episode we are joined by Owen McIntyre of Rogue-Reptiles.  We discuss how the hobby may be pricing themselves out of rare species, Owen's diverse collection, our trip to The Learning Zoo and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo cod...

In our one-hundred and forty-ninth episode we are joined by Ryan Young of Molecular Reptile.  We discuss Ryan's extensive python collection, his success breeding less common python species, our listener's dream breeding projects and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our...

In our one-hundred and forty-eighth episode we are joined by Brittney Gobble of Gobble's Reptiles.  We discuss owning a large feathered dinosaur (an emu), our favorite movie and tv reptiles, Brittney's breeding plans and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code...

In our one-hundred and forty-seventh episode we stay home and go to the 2022 November Pearland HERPS Show.  We sat down with some very interesting people at the show. On this episode we are joined by the very entertaining Bull of B and T Reptiles.  Then we changed from talking reptiles to talking comics with Travis Huffman of Last Sentry Comics.  Finally we learned frog calls with Kelly Sloan of S...

In our one-hundred and forty-sixth episode we are joined by Ryan and Erica McVeigh of VivTech Products.  We discuss possible regulations for the hobby, all of the amazing new VivTech products like their new smart products like their sensors and cameras and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazin...

In our one-hundred and forty-fifth episode we are joined by Antoine Hood of High Desert Pythons.  We discuss how to start a breeding business, how to handle customers, tools we wish we had in our collection and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at...

In our one-hundred and forty-forth episode we are joined by Lee and Amanda Ready of Ready's Rainforest.  We discuss all things panther chameleon, who inspired us to get into this hobby and much more.  We had a ton of technical problems but hopefully this was pieced together well enough. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech product...

In our one-hundred and forty-third episode we are joined by Jana King of ASM Royal Tails.  We discuss our plans for our collections during a recession, Jana's campaign to win the Snakes and the Fatman 15 Minutes of Lame contest and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our...

In our one-hundred and forty-second episode we head to the 2022 August Bryan/College Station HERPS Show.  We sat down with some amazing vendors at the Bryan/College Station show. On this episode we are joined by the always delightful Kori Martin of Kori Martin Reptiles.  Then we sat down with Joe and Brittany of Repticulture.  Finally we talked fossils with Matt Harrell of Minute Man Fossils. The...

In our one-hundred and forty-first episode we are joined by Bill Bradley of Coal Black Exotics.  We discuss all of the possible threats to the longevity of the reptile hobby and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTech Products: http...

In our one-hundred and fortieth episode we are joined by Jeff Frederick.  We discuss designing your logo and getting started with a reptile business, we play is it a ball python morph or not and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMBO22 at checkout. VivTe...

In our one-hundred and thirty-ninth episode we are joined by Joe and Brittany of ReptiCulture.  We discuss there awesome reptile pet store in Texas, setting up bio active enclosures, insane people on the internet and much more. The Reptile Gumbo Podcast MERCH!!!! https://thereptilegumbopodcast.myshopify.com/ For 15% off on VivTech products, like their amazing LED UVB bulbs, use our promo code GUMB...

In our one-hundred and thirty-eighth episode we head to the 2022 September Conroe HERPS Show.  We sat down with some amazing vendors at the Conroe show. On this episode we are joined by Jack Dunlap of Southern Star Reptiles.  Then we are joined by the shipping queen herself, Debbie Price of Reptiles 2 You.  On day two we talked with Kristen Hailey of Crestie Worx and Carnivorous Plants to talk abo...