Welcome to episode 19 of The Chondro Lounge! This week we sit down with Mike Marshall of MNM reptiles and dive deep into his passion for Chondros. Mike last season paired up a locality cross and the neonates came out phenomenal. Sit back and enjoy a conversation with Mike about his Green Tree Python husbandry techniques, breeding techniques, and his future projects!

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This week, Chuck sits down with Sal of Cryptic Chondros and deep dives into his husbandry and breeding practices. Sit back and enjoy an awesome episode between friends shooting the shit about Green Tree Pythons.

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This week is all enclosure talk with Jordan Carpenter of Heartland Reptiles. Jordan talks about his aluminum enclosures that none other than Mark of TX Chondros assisted with designing from the ground up! You wont want to miss this episode!

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Lucas and Chuck sit down and have a good talk about the basics of Green Tree Python Husbandry and how to have success with keeping them healthy. 

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The Chondro Lounge IS BACKK!!! To kick off the new year, Chuck and Lucas have on Marcial Mendez to discuss his Albino Chondro project. Marcial has been working this project for a long time and has been able to produce albino chondros in the past and recently produced another one. Sick back, relax, and enjoy the first episode of 2025!

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Aiden Bradley and Kenny Richichi join The Chondro Lounge Crew to talk about their experience as apprentices under some of the most legendary names in Green Tree Python Breeding. 

Lucas and Chuck dive deep into their early days of learning about Chondros as well as how their keeping and breeding styles differ from their mentors.

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Are Captive Bred or Wild Caught Green Tree Pythons Right For You? 

Chuck and Lucas sit down in other solo episode to go over some basic chondro information and discussion. Is CBB the only way to go or is there room for wild caught chondros in your collection as a new chondro keeper? Tune in to see what Chuck and Lucas think!

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In Episode 114 of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan are joined by the renowned Nick Mutton to dive deep into one of the most controversial topics in herpetoculture: taxonomy. Known for his expertise in carpet pythons and his encyclopedic knowledge of reptiles, Nick brings a wealth of insight to this fascinating and often debated subject.

The discussion covers the intricacies of species classification, the evolution of scientific understanding, and the challenges that arise when it comes to defining what makes one snake species distinct from another. From differences in morphology to advances in genetic testing, Nick helps unravel the complexities surrounding reptile taxonomy and how it impacts keepers, breeders, and enthusiasts alike. 

Whether you’re a long-time snake keeper, a budding taxonomist, or someone just curious about how species are defined and named, this episode provides valuable perspectives on a topic that has shaped the herp world for decades.

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Episode 12: WHATS THE DEAL WITH BLUE GREEN TREE PYTHONS?!? | Garik Gukasyan w/The House of Blue

A Blue chondro?!?! Thats what this weeks episode is ALL ABOUT! Garik came into the hobby at a young age and has been making tsunami waves ever since with the outstanding selective breeding program he has. Specializing in designer blue green tree pythons, Garik has started some of the most outstanding examples of blue chondros from wild caught animals! Tune in and dive in deep with your host to find out what goes on inside the head of one of the most successful blue chondro breeders out there!

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FIRST YEAR BREEDING SUCCESS W/CHONDROS | Lupe w/Space City Chondros | The Chondro Lounge Episode #11 

Lupe joins Chuck and Lucas on Episode 11 of The Chondro Lounge to discuss his amazing first season of breeding Green Tree Pythons! The vast majority of people talk about breeding and hatching chondros as some of the most difficult species to reproduce and Lupe managed to go 3 for 3 in his first season and attempt of breeding them ever! 

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