Chondro Corner closes the year with a full breakdown of 2025 — the wins, the setbacks, and the lessons that hit hardest. Ro and Jen pull the curtain back on their season, their collection decisions, the chondro community, and everything this year threw at them.From successes to frustrating failures… from standout moments to things they’d do differently… this episode covers it all with honesty and zero sugarcoating.A real look back. A real conversation. A real reset heading into 2026.Tune in for the final episode of the year.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

Keith joins Jen for a deep dive into what it’s really like producing your first chondro clutch—the challenges, surprises, and takeaways that shape better keepers. As Jen closes out her run as a permanent host, this episode doubles as both a reflection and a celebration of growth, passion, and the journey that connects every keeper in the arboreal community.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

Ro and Trav connect for a powerful, real conversation that goes beyond reptiles. From shared experiences in the military to navigating life and brotherhood after service, this episode hits on discipline, resilience, and community—values that shape how they both approach the hobby and life itself.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

Phil and Jen sit down to talk about what’s ahead—new projects, fresh ideas, and where their passion for arboreals is taking them next.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

Jen is joined by Phil and Brandon for a wide-ranging conversation that celebrates the beauty and complexity of arboreal species. From chondros and amazons to other fascinating tree-dwellers, they share insights, lessons, and stories from years of hands-on experience keeping and breeding these incredible animals.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

Ro sits down with Eric to explore one of the most debated topics in chondro breeding—artificial versus maternal incubation. From success rates and hatchling health to the role of natural instincts, they break down the pros, cons, and philosophies behind each approach. This one’s all about the science, the strategy, and the results.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

Jen talks with Jacob about what it’s like getting into arboreal species at a young age. From learning the ropes of husbandry to developing patience and skill beyond his years, this episode highlights the next generation of keepers carrying the torch forward—one perch at a time.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow our guest everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/reptileexcursion/?hl=enFollow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

RO sits down with Kyle to talk about the challenges and rewards of working with multiple arboreal species. From understanding their unique needs to balancing breeding strategies across species, this episode dives into what it takes to succeed when you’re not just focused on one lane. Real insight, real experience, and real results from the arboreal world.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

Jen sits down with Kyle from Markham Reptiles to get into the heart of what drives his passion and vision. From his journey in the reptile world to the philosophy behind his collection, this episode pulls back the curtain on the values and goals that define his work.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow our guest everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/markhamreptiles/?hl=enFollow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

Ro sits down with Noël for an in-depth look at how passion, precision, and persistence can transform the way chondros are bred. From the mindset it takes to elevate your work, to the lessons learned along the way, this conversation is all about pushing the boundaries and setting new standards in the community.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Jen from Cigar City Exotics everywhere!!https://cigarcityexotics.com/https://www.instagram.com/cigarcityexotics/https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/cigarcityexotics/Follow RO from RO's Reptiles everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/vibewithro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGN-Pz8q3X6okLZKqQ-kLwFollow our guest everywhere!!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.orgReptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808