The Retic Lounge

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/SUBSCRIBE Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!! www.p...

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 keepers and breeders all over the country. LIKE/C...

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 interviews done by our very own Patreon Members!!  To hav...

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 TRL!!! www.patreon.com/thereticlounge Find us o...

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 lounging content. Hope you guys enjoy and remembe...

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 seasoned keepers and aspiring breeders alike. Join th...

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 20ft!  Shout out to our Keeper Spotlight Winner t...

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 significant role in the Retic market.  Here’s wha...

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 as they delve into the intricacies of reptile-rela...

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/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Ex...

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/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles JOIN USARK AN...

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/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles Reptiles_an...

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 snake the Morelia Pythons of the world. Learn about t...

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/donate https://thereptarium.com/products/legaseawall --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

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_exotics Katz_reptiles Chris_McVicar2 LIKE/COMMENT/SUBSCRIBE Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!! www.patreon.c...

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 educational content he puts out there. Join the lounge toda...

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/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles Reptiles_and_Roses JOIN USARK...

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 showcase of over 200 pictures and videos illustrati...

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.patreon.com/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram!...

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/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles JOIN USARK AND USARK FLORIDA TODAY! https://usark.org/memberships https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/join-us Thank you to our sponsors! Ste...

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/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles JOIN USARK AND USARK FLORIDA TODAY! https://usark.org/memberships https://usarkfl.wildap...

🐍 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/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles ScrubShepherd JOIN USARK AND USARK FLORIDA TODAY! ht...

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/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles Reptiles_and_Roses J...

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/thereticlounge Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles JOIN USARK AND USARK FLORIDA TODAY! https://usark.org/memberships https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/join-us Than...

Welcome to Episode 65 of The Retic Lounge, your ultimate destination for all things reptile-related! In this captivating installment, your hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz have the honor of sitting down with none other than the esteemed Veterinarian of The San Antonio Zoo, Dr. Rob Coke. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of veterinary care in the reptile hobby and learn about Dr. Co...