The Retic Lounge

Welcome to Episode 64 of The Retic Lounge with your hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz. This week, we're excited to kick off our second 'Species Spotlight' with a special guest, Codey Kopp of Versatile Reptiles. Join us for an in-depth conversation on everything you've ever wanted to know about Tree Monitors. From their behavior to care tips and fascinating facts, we've got it all covered in this...

Welcome to Episode 63 of The Retic Lounge, hosted by Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz. In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our brand-new recurring segment, 'TicTok,' where we'll be joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Kagan Andrew. Kagan will be gracing our show periodically to share her wealth of expertise on all things Reticulated Python, as well as provide insights into the ever-evolvin...

In Episode 62 of The Retic Lounge, get ready to embark on a brand-new podcast format with hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz in 'Lounging with Lucas and Nathan.' In this episode, they take a deep dive into the captivating world of Reticulated Pythons, sharing their insights, experiences, and passion for these incredible reptiles. Join the conversation as they unpack all the fun and excitement the...

Join hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz as they reunite IN PERSON for the first time in over a year! They're joined by reptile industry friends, Phil Thompson and Adler Romero, to celebrate the incredible reptile community. Explore the world of reptile enthusiasts, the challenges they've faced, and their passion for animals. Whether you're a seasoned herpetologist or just curious about cold-blood...

In Episode 60 of The Retic Lounge, join hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz for an exciting new segment: Species Spotlight! In this installment, we've got the renowned Bill Stegall on board to dive deep into the captivating world of Chondros (Green tree pythons). In this episode, Bill Stegall, a true Chondro expert, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience with these mesmerizing green tree py...

In this emotionally charged episode of The Retic Lounge, your hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz delve into a topic that every reticulated python owner must face at some point: the difficult decision of euthanasia. While they briefly touch upon their upcoming exciting in-person episode, scheduled to be broadcast LIVE from Arlington later this month, the main focus of this episode is the heart-wre...

Welcome to episode 58 of The Retic Lounge with your hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz! In this exciting episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the multi-talented Bob Bledsoe of Green Room Pythons. As Bob himself describes it, "Welcome to the Green Room. I'm Bob Bledsoe - comedian, actor, musician, writer, fire juggler - but to my snakes, I am a warm tree." Bob's passion for pythons sh...

Welcome to another captivating episode of The Retic Lounge, your ultimate destination for all things reticulated python! Join your hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz in Episode 57 as they venture deep into the realm of snake genetics and testing using sheds. This time, they're joined by a true authority in the field, Dr. Ben Morrill from Rare Genetics Inc. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of mo...

Join hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz in Episode 56 of The Retic Lounge as they delve into the intriguing question: Is the Pet Reticulated Python Market facing a crash? Explore market trends, factors, and opinions on this captivating reptile commerce topic. Get insights from your hosts, join the conversation, and stay updated on the latest in the world of pet reticulated pythons. Hit that subsc...

Join us in Episode 55 of The Retic Lounge with your hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz as we dive into the fascinating world of snake enrichment in captivity. Discover innovative and effective methods to keep our scaly friends engaged, stimulated, and happy. From naturalistic habitats to engaging feeding techniques, we explore a variety of ways to enhance their well-being. Tune in for insightful...

TRL IS LIVE AGAIN! Co-host is going solo and interviewing Kagan Andrew of Reptiles and Roses while Nathan is on vacation! Kagan has a tremendous amount of experience working with over 1,000 Reticulated Pythons! Join us LIVE in a fun Q&A and discussion on the current state of the Reticulated Python Industry! Hit that subscribe button and get entered into our 1k Subscriber GIVEAWAY with over $30...

Tune in this week to one of Lucas' and Nathan's favorite interview thus far! Lori is an expert in behavioral analysis and modification and has been using these strategies with reptiles for years! Learn about how this can be applied to Reticulated Pythons as well as learn about Retics home range with information from a new study that has not been published yet! Hit that subscribe button and get ent...

Join hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz on The Retic Lounge as they dive deep into the fascinating world of reticulated pythons! 🌟 In this episode, they'll be your guides, helping you navigate the process of selecting the right reticulated python hatchlings for holdback. Explore the essential factors that go into this decision-making process, from ethical considerations and responsible breeding...

🐍🔥 Episode 51 of The Retic Lounge is here! Join hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz as they sit down with the legendary Shane Costello of SC Constrictors. 🎙️ Get ready to dive into Shane's decades-long breeding program, where we explore the power of selective breeding and the art of staying focused as a reptile breeder. 🧬🔬 Discover some of his groundbreaking projects involving Sunfire, Purple,...

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Retic Lounge! Join your hosts, Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz, as they continue their journey into the captivating world of reticulated pythons. In this special three-part series, we jump right back into where we left off last episode and go into post Lacey ban from 2015 - Present . Our guest for this episode is the esteemed Glen McClellan, Glen will be sharing his expe...

In episode 49 of The Retic Lounge, join hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz as they unravel the mystery surrounding Travis Kubes' legendary line of Kaloatoa Reticulated Pythons. With a deep dive into the archives of The Retic Nation threads, they meticulously examine the records to determine if these snakes truly live up to their "Kaloatoa" name. Prepare for an exciting and informative discussion...

This week Lucas and Nathan dive into what the industry defines as a pure locality reticulated python. They go over all that info and debunk some of the arguments and myths surrounding locality retics! 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...

Welcome to Episode 47 of The Retic Lounge! Join your hosts, Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz, as they continue their journey into the captivating world of reticulated pythons. In this special three-part series, we jump right back into where we left off last episode and go from the 1970's to 2014 right before the Lacey bans. Our guest for this episode is the esteemed Glen McClellan, Glen will be shari...

TRL is doing their second live on a topic we were conflicted about posting about. Lucas shares all the information on when the files were obtained and what was done with them throughout the entire process. Too much misinformation is out there being spread on other podcast and social media. It's is time to clear the air for everyone to finally have full transparency and be informed on the topic. Fi...

This week, Lucas and Nathan dive deep into the world of hatchling Reticulated Pythons! They discuss how they set them up, how to get them established, and tips and tricks to getting your hatchlings to thrive! Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles PoisonousPythons JOIN USARK AND USARK FLORIDA TODAY! https://usark.org/memberships https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/join-us Join...

ITS PICTURE DAY! Tune into this weeks episode to find out what we do on how to take solid professional looking pictures without spending a bunch of money on camera and photography equipment! Join our AMAZING Patreon and gain access to the best reticulated python discord community out there! www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ Stewartdesignbrands.com Focus Cu...

This episode is the first of three installments of the most comprehensive Reticulated Python History that you will find in video format and in one source! We have Glen McClelland with us, who has done all the research you could possibly imagine (with legit sources) and was kind enough to share it with our listeners! This first segment covers the history of Retics dating back to the 1700s!! You won...

This week, Lucas and Nathan sit down with TRL Patreon Member Amy Bruner who just recently purchased and received her very first Reticulated Python! TRL releases the first segment of a new series titled, New Keeper Diary, following Amy and her new Pet Retic throughout the first year of her Retic keeping journey! Join our AMAZING Patreon and gain access to the best reticulated python discord communi...

Episode 41 brings you an update on the UV Lighting/Larger Enclosure experiment being sponsored by our very own sponsors, VivTech Products and Focus Cubed Habitats! We dive into our observations and findings so far! We then dive into a discussion on enclosure size and the advantages and considerations you should take when going BIGGER! Join our AMAZING Patreon and gain access to the best reticulate...

Tune into the second episode of our Morph Talk Segment, where Nathan and Lucas dive deep into Anerythristic in Reticulated Pythons! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE Watch all of our episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@...