Reptile Radio

We haven't had a blood python show on Reptile Radio in a while, and last week's guest Steven Tillis was kind enough to agree to indulge us in one for this episode. However,  as cool and interesting as those girthy mid-sized beauties are, we won't just be talking bloods. So strap in and enjoy, as we find out what environmental ecology students in Florida with a taste for herpetology actually do when they're not studying for a test at school. There will be Glades talk!

At some point in the process, dedicated keepers of non-domestic species are likely to wax contemplatively on the environments from which their charges naturally hail. It's pure human nature to ponder such things; as often, part of the fascination of maintaining an exotic species is intertwined with the desire to know more about something foreign to that which we experience in our customary human-centric routines. For most folks, the itch to escape the pedestrian is scratched in the theaters between their ears. In fact, even the most enthusiastic keepers are satiated enough by the accumulation of information gleaned and disseminated by others to feel confident that they can provide appropriate care for their captives without requiring an expedition of globe-trotting proportions. However, there are still some intrepid souls that just can't be bound by the limits of the internet. Here in this group is where we find Steven Tillis of RepTillisHerps. If you've ever dreamed of being able to go to Africa to pick out your next project animal in person from the wilds of one of the wildest places on earth, then don't miss this show! CK promises Steven will bring a little bit of Togo home to your listening device, and that it will be a bug-bite and sunburn-free experience as well.

Hello Reptile Radio fans! BT and CK kick off the Fourth of July weekend with a breeding season update. Some cool Ball Python production results, potentially tasty eggs in the incubator, interesting BLBC threads (including a beautiful bicephalic pastel ball python), summer hail in Kentucky, and lots of other bric-a-brac make up this episode. Tune in and check it out, and enjoy a little early summer R&R with the Double R!

Hard core Reptile Radio fans know CK's buddy and Ball Python breeding partner extraordinaire Scott Wysocki is into all kinds of reptiles. Recently, Scott has been aquiring some super tasty Boa morphs and really wants to talk about it! Whether you suffer from reptile disfunction, or just need your 'Double R' fix, join CK and Scotto for a good ol' fashioned throwback-style-bs'in-with-the-guys episode of multi-species herp talk right here!

Herp keepers around the world are enamored by the chance to keep and breed outstanding examples of the species that fascinate them. However, there are times when finding an outstanding example becomes the impetus for keeping the species in the first place. Derek Roddy has a world-class collection of some of the finest Blackhead Pythons in captivity. Here in the US, his name is synonymous with Blackheads of the highest caliber outside of Australia, their native land. Yet lately, Derek has been drawn into the realm of live-bearing Boids as well... a place he hasn't been in many years... captivated by the chance to acquire outstanding examples of both Dumeril's and Brazilian Rainbow Boas. CK finds Mr. Roddy looking for a mate worthy of his amazing Dumeril boa, and with his Brazilians already twisting their tails. Tune in to see what Derek has to say about his hot new passions, and maybe you'll get inspired to find your own perfect specimen out there!

With all of the legislation swirling around the US Reptile Nation, it's a comfort to know that the United States Association of Reptile Keepers is out there fighting to help preserve our rights to keep and breed the animals we're all so passionate about. Rick Stanley is the in-house counsel for USARK, and a keeper of reptiles and amphibians for over 50 years. His passion for the creatures we all enjoy as reptile enthusiasts is woven into the very fabric of his being. Join CK as he catches up with Mr. Stanley to dig into the status of the "Python Ban", and get Rick's unique perspective on the pending situation and potential outcomes.

This is a "must listen" show for all US based Double R fans, whether they keep large constrictors or not. Please be sure to tune in.

Howdy Boys and Girls! Just BT and CK jabberin' away for this one. End-of-winter update on Tinley March weekend. Maybe... we'll even be able to pull off a Tinley update from the March Show floor... tune in to find out.

The worldwide Reptile Community has its share of colorful personalities. Some are content enjoying their beautiful animals and interacting with the rest of us at Herp shows and other Herp related events; still others have a strong online presence, perhaps with a great website and solid participation on the various Herp-related forums here on the web. Some find a nice balance doing both... and then there are those who really bring their game every time they step on the field, even when that field is everywhere they go. The folks that don't just show up to play, but really try to affect positive change for the benefit of everyone that's ever uh... pardon the pun... picked up a ball. Enter Brian Barczyk of: BHB, SnakeBytesTV, and AnimalBytesTV. Brian can't seem to get enough of the creatures of this planet, and is passionate about bringing his passion to others. Join CK as he helps Mr. Barczyk spread the word about the next whirlwind adventure on his jam-packed calendar, and find out how Brian plans to take us all along for the ride.

The reptile trade attracts folks of all sorts to its hallowed halls; drawing the interested and sometimes unsuspecting in with the jewel-like living curiosities that fire our senses to a point where we just can't resist keeping them as treasured possessions. Most 'herpers' start their collections with some of the more pedestrian offerings available, then gradually gravitate toward the more challenging and/or pricier fare. However, occasionally somebody seemingly out of nowhere pulls the trigger for the privelege to begin the process with some of the most coveted offerings the market has to offer. In this episode, CK interviews Michael Freedman of The Florida Reptile Ranch and asks him how he managed to build such a potent collection of Ball Python morphs in such a seemingly short period of time. If you enjoy BP morph talk, listen in and get ready for some juicy chatter.

Robyn is back and he's fresh off TRR's "Best of 2014 Readers Choice Awards" announcements. Always on the cutting edge with market insight and strategy, Robyn has traditionally been a great guest on our show. Tune in and see what else Mr. Markland has to say as he and the crew at The Reptile Report prepare to announce next weeks " Best of 2014 Editor's Choice Awards".