In this Reptiles Unplugged episode, we sit down with Charlie Williams from ShedTesting.com to discuss the latest breakthroughs in genetic shed testing for reptiles. We dig into reliability, what species are currently supported, which ones are coming soon, and even get an inside look at new morph projects Charlie’s working on! If you’re into ball python, western hognose, or boa genetics, you don’t want to miss this episode!

🎙 Hosted by Shane Kelley (Small Town Xotics) & Adam Halbleib (Beach Bum Xotics).

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In this RU Rewind episode, we revisit our popular conversation with Megan the Morph Marketer! From marketing tips to marketing insights, we break it all down and catch up on current events in the reptile world. Plus—we reveal who’s coming on next. You won’t want to miss this one!

🎙 Hosted by Shane Kelley (Small Town Xotics) & Adam Halbleib (Beach Bum Xotics).

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This week on Reptiles Unplugged, we’re joined by Megan the Morph Marketer — a new face in the reptile world known for helping breeders with marketing their brand. From branding tips to social strategy, we’re diving deep into what makes reptile marketing work in 2025. Whether you’re a new breeder or scaling your business, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

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This week's RU Rewind brings the heat! We’re giving you a sneak peek into the Reptile Showcase happening at the Southeast Reptile Expo in August, plus talking all things current in the reptile world. AND—we’re joined by a special guest host to keep things wild and unpredictable! You don’t want to miss this one.

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Join us on Reptiles Unplugged as we sit down with Jason "Moose" Fryer of Great Balls of Fryer to discuss the cutting-edge genetics shaping the ball python world. We dive into the Redhead gene, the ever-popular Hypo projects, and the role of Spector in creating next-level combos. Jason also shares his insights on the show circuit and what it takes to stand out in today’s market. If you love ball python genetics and real talk from seasoned breeders, this is a must-watch episode!

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We’re rewinding the latest Reptiles Unplugged episode featuring Dark Cloud Reptiles, diving into the biggest takeaways, industry chatter, and everything heating up in the reptile world. Plus, we’re announcing our next guest—and you’re not going to want to miss it. Catch up, sound off in the comments, and stay locked 🤘🏻 Reptiles Unplugged, Dark Cloud Reptiles, reptile podcast, ball python market, morph trends, reptile news, reptile industry, upcoming reptile events, reptile breeders, guest announcement, current events in herpetoculture

Randy Foster of Dark Cloud Reptiles joins Reptiles Unplugged to share his incredible journey spanning decades in the reptile hobby. A true OG, Randy discusses the evolution of the industry, how shows and selling have changed, and what it really takes to stay relevant. Plus, we dive into his firsthand experience with developing and releasing a brand-new gene—one of the most rewarding and challenging milestones in any breeder’s career.

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This week on Reptiles Unplugged, we FLIP THE SCRIPT on our cohost Adam! Jay Kaps jumps in as we surprise Adam with a live interview about his journey with Beach Bum Xotics, wild projects, and how it feels to be put on the spot. You’ll hear raw insights, laughs, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune in and drop your questions for Adam below to keep the convo rolling!

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In this Reptiles Unplugged episode, we sit down with Will Moroz of Royal Canadian Reptiles to discuss the next chapter for RCR. From facility upgrades and cross-border expansion into the U.S. to building community in two countries, Will shares what it takes to scale a reptile brand beyond YouTube. We also dive into how RCR plans to balance operational growth, personal lifestyle, and maintaining quality as they expand their presence across North America.

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In this RU Rewind, we revisit our latest conversation with Jay Kaps of Greenline Morphs—technical producer of Reptiles Unplugged and a standout in the Ball Python game. We’ll break down key takeaways from the episode, share current events from the reptile world, and drop the name of our next guest! Whether you're a breeder, keeper, or herp enthusiast, you won’t want to miss what’s coming.

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