Reptile Radio

It's been a couple of years since we've touched base with Brandon Fowler at a time when he was just getting into his new business, Roaming Reptiles. As it turns out, time has been good to Brandon and his new venture. CK catches up with Bradon to discuss educating the masses about things that creep, crawl, hop and run with his very special version of critter  "edutainment". These days, Brandon is also expanding his influence on the national scene with his involvement in a new organization geared at raising awareness, and educating all Americans about reptiles, 'phibs, and inverts. Tune in to get the scoop about this new organization, and to catch up with the Roaming Reptile guy himself.

Last week's part 1 broadcast with Brant Rustich was a pleasure to do, and recieved great feedback from the fans of our program. Brant is a long time friend of our show, and his first time on Reptile Radio was insightful, and informative. This week, CK and Brant will be focusing on some of the actual Ball Python morphs that Brant is proving out and developing. If you've got an appetite for BP morph talk, be sure to tune in for your earful!

Brant Rustich was the New York Mets second round pick in the 2007 draft. These days, the former UCLA pitcher has made the switch from baseball to ball pythons, and is currently on the cutting edge of unlocking the secrets of many new and exciting project animals imported from the dark continent. CK hosts this first half of a two-part episode that will give you an inside look at one of the herp world's leading eagle-eyed morph pickers, and the breeding operation known as Major League Reptiles.

The Blackhead Python, Aspidities melanocephalus, is an Australian species with abundant appeal in the international reptile keeping community. Moderate size and temperament, and a truly unique look, help to keep this python on many herp enthusiast's radar screens. Extreme Metal drummer Derek Roddy, and his wife Halle, maintain the largest collection of these beautiful creatures in the United States. Join your host CK as he visits with Derek to delve into the world of the Blackhead, and get your herp on rock-star-style to kick off the 2014 Reptile Radio season !

The devatating effects of Hurricane Sandy created quite the cause for suspension of our regularly scheduled show... but we're back !  CK hosts this episode featuring the founder of one of the hottest new morphs to hit the ball market in many years. Listen in as Rance Meier spills on how it all began with the Monarch ball python project. If you love a good cinderella story, you won't want to miss this one ! Thank you all for your patience and support in our absence. We will soon be back full time on a more cosistent basis. Reptile Radio listeners are the best !  -ck

 When it comes to the topic of USARK partnering with PIJAC there seem to be a lot of opinions floating around on whether this is the right move for the reptile nation to make. For whatever reason the herpetoculture element of the reptile industry hasn't stopped to examine what it is they are actually supporting. For this quick segment Larry talks about how reptile breeders should seek support from those that support them, and not expend valuable resources on those that just may be the direct opposition.

Larry checks in for a little quick blast action. I just got off the phone with ck so the show will go on!

If you've been a dedicated fan of our show over the years, you know that Mark Mandic of Markus Jayne Ball Pythons always brings something fresh everytime he graces our stage. CK hosts this episode with one of the finest Canadian Ball Python breeders around. Sure to be another RR classic.

For well over two decades, Dan Wolfe has been producing beautiful captive bred reptiles of various species. His passion for the animals in his care is readily apparent to any of those who've had the opportunity to appreciate an example of his  high quality production first hand. CK visits with our returning guest to discuss the latest happenings at Dan Wolfe Herpetoculture today, as well as Dan's exciting plans for the future. Sure to be a must listen episode.

If you're into Ball Pythons, by now you've surely come across some of the crazy videos taken at NERD by Raphy Martinez of Massachusetts Ball Pythons, AKA "Maballs". Through the magic of YouTube, Mr. Martinez brings Kevin McCurley's hottest new creations right to your desktop in full color animated splendor. If you haven't yet seen any of these videos, rest assured that a  drool-worthy experience awaits ! CK hosts this episode with the man that brings us behind the scenes at New England Reptile Distributors.  

Reptile Radio research shows us that lots of our newer listeners out there have aspirations of some day being able to vend at their local Reptile Expo. With The NARBC Tinley show just a month away, this may be the perfect time to ask a first-time vendor about how he is preparing for the big event. CK hosts this episode, promising a sprinkling of this, that, and the other, with the lastest BLBC member to reach the vaunted level of Colonel, Nick Boles, as our special guest.

With the growing popularity of African Fat Tail Geckos, Reptile Radio would be downright negligent if we didn't feature an episode about them. Chris West of Wild West Reptile knows a thing or two about this interesting little species, and will be sharing his experiences from a boutique breeder's perspective. CK hosts this four-legged episode for the Gecko fans out there that just can't get enough!

If you're into Ball Pythons, and you haven't seen the creation known as the Josie Ball, then you probably need to trade up from your dial up connection to the net ! CK catches up with Joe Ellis for the complete skinny on what is clearly one of the sweetest additions to the BP world's genetic stable in recent time. Tune in for the BP talk you crave, should be a good one.

Even though Reptile Radio has a worldwide listener base, prior segments have generally featured a distinct North American perspective. This episode's guest comes to us all the way from beautiful Rosa , Italy.  Pitoon Ekarintaragun of United Herps is joining us to spill on the European Market; including a peek at the major European shows, CITES concerns, and other important Euro regulations and issues. CK captains RR's first across-the-pond voyage to see what's happenin' with our scale-lovin' brethren on the other side. Tune in for something completely different !

Reptile Radio gets off the beaten path for this episode, as we welcome Rob Stone of High Plains Herpetoculture to the Double R studio. CK hosts this segment, featuring those extra terrestrial looking Rhino Rats, boldly colored Bamboo Rats, Chinese Beauty snakes, and even the less-know Dionne's Rat snakes. Tune into this episode for info you just can't find anywhere about this colorful and interesting group.