Reptile Radio

John Dague of JD Constriction brings the ball talk when he checks into the Reptile Radio booth during his road trip to Twin Cities Reptiles. CK hosts this week's twin-city-three-way, which may even feature a surprise guest... tune in and find out.  

Josh Marki takes his first turn in the Reptile Radio broadcast booth to talk Tortoises, Ball Pythons, and other scaled critters. CK pilots this episode straight to the Sonoran Desert to find out what's going on at Mr. Marki's place. Whether you're a shelled warrior devotee, or just another fan of high-quality BP morphs, you'll be sure to take something away from this show.

Regular Reptile Radio listeners know that it's been way too long since Morelia Viridis has been the featured species on the show. Well, the wait is over! Marcial Mendez has been a mainstay in the US Chondrophile community for well over ten years. CK catches up with Marcial to talk pairings, clutches, and outcomes of his 2012 Chondro season, plus plenty of other plate-filling delicacies!

DVM Shane Whitaker stops by the Reptile Radio studio to discuss his thoughts on the Desert Ball Python Morph's apparent reproductive issues, and possible courses of action to investigate and potentially isolate the cause. CK hosts Dr. Whitaker's second visit to the double R guest microphone.

Finally... a little taste for the Carpet Python fans out there! Mike Curtin is generally considered one of the good guys in the world of herpetoculture. Besides his reputation for being straight-up, honest, and helpful, he also happens to produce some really beautiful animals. CK catches up with Mike to discuss his amazing Carpet projects, the status of his 2012 breeding season, and maybe even some of the other species currently residing at Scattershot Exotics.

Anyone in reptile circles who's been around long enough to have turned off and re-booted their incubator, knows of the horrible tragedy that struck Pro Exotics on 09/26/2011. It was the kind of horror that all cold-blooded keepers fear, multipied manyfold by the sheer magnitude of the loss. CK checks in with Robyn Markland of Pro Exotics to find out how the PE crew has been coming along since that fateful day. The new facility, PE today, plans for the future, and the launch of a new product (coming soon!...); listen in to find out exactly what has emerged from the ashes.

The Sloan Brothers have been around the ball python breeding scene for what seems like way-too-long for such a young couple of guys. In their wake they've left many a folk appreciative of their integrity, altruism, and high-quality production. More than just breeders, they are considered an asset to the Reptile community at large. CK hosts as Nick Sloan brings us up to speed about the goings-on at the Sloan Brother's reptile facility.

How interesting would it be to have one of the pioneers in web-based reptile-oriented programming calling in as a guest on his own talk show? Listen in and find out! Larry Suttles, otherwise known as the "Larry" component of Reptile Radio's Larry & BT Show fame, joins us to bring his take on the industry at large, the phenomenal reach and influence of Reptile Radio, the ever-expanding Bush League Breeders Club, and his latest baby, the Reptile Business Directory. CK hosts what may prove to be a no-miss episode with the man who's ideas and efforts provide the venues that keep us all connected.

One of the hottest Ball Python morphs of the past few years has been the GHI ball. Matt Lerer of GHI Reptiles drops in to the Reptile Radio studio to spill the skinny on this incredible color and pattern mutation. CK captains this long-requested guest's first voyage over the RR waves. Sure to be another interesting and informative show.

If you're a regular follower of the Ball Python market, you're certainly familiar with this week's guest. Oz from OzzyBoids once again graces the Reptile Radio airwaves with talk of all things Orange Dream, as well as numerous other projects that just might cast a spell over you! ... including some boa action! CK catches up with Ozzy to discuss his signature morph, and the river of drool being caused by it! If your collection has been making you lose sleep lately, tune in and find out how a little Ozzy magic can turn your flying monkeys nightmare, into a Super Sweet Orange Dream.

Get ready for more Ball Python talk with this week's guest John Woolard of JW Reptiles. Your host CK takes the show south again for the coveted "Dixie Double Dip" ... as we follow last week's installment with what promises to be another southern fried treat. If you're a fan of Ralph Davis' Black Head Ball Python morph, you won't want to miss John's report on this season's Black Head action over at his place.

Tune in to this episode to hear about the latest happenings over at Tom Harbin's place. Tom is not just a DVM,  he's also a breeder. Expect plenty of ball python talk as CK hosts what promises to be an interesting interview.

So, you've always wanted to have your very own traveling reptile show, have you ? Well, you've come to the right place. This weeks guest, Brandon Fowler of Into The Wild Reptiles, decided that when he grows up, it's exactly what he wants to do. Guest host CK catches up with Brandon to discuss his plans for his new venture, Roaming Reptiles.

How prepared are you in the event that a health complication prevents you from personally being able to deliver the care that your animals require ? Tune in to this episode to hear Justin Smith of Crimson Constrictors dish on his real life battle with cancer. CK hosts as Justin recounts the steps he took to balance faith, family, work, and his ball python collection, against the physically limiting effects of surgery and chemotherapy.

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