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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Episode 10 of The Chondro Lounge features Chuck doing a solo interview with none other than Michael Majoros from Coloring Outside The Lines. Michaels collection is one of the most insane Green Tree Python Collections in the country and Michael goes into his history of keeping chondros. Chuck and Mike talk all about breeding and husbandry topics making sure to provide anyone whether seasoned or brand new, some insight into how these animals can be kept and bred! 

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The Mayor Bill Stegall Talks Designer Green Tree Pythons

Bill joins Chuck and Lucas on Episode 9 of the chondro lounge! Bill is responsible for one of the most infamous chondros of all time - The Sickness! He goes deep into his history of keeping and breeding as well as his recent presentation in Anaheim for The Reptile Talks!

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BREEDING CYCLOPS LOCALITY GREEN TREE PYTHONS!

Ruben Cuevas JR of Centenario Chondros Joins the TCL Crew to jump into episode 8. This episode highlights why Ruben loves the Cyclops Locality as well as his experience with breeding them. He dives deep into some mistakes he made and the lessons he has learned. Lucas and Chuck also chime into mistakes they have made with their Chondros.

The overall message of the episode to own up and learn from your mistakes!

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IS A PET GREEN TREE PYTHON RIGHT FOR YOU?! | The Chondro Lounge #7 

We are back with another episode and this one is the first episode of our entry level keeper segment! Why talk about husbandry when we dont even know if a chondro is the right pet for you? Chuck and Lucas dig into whether or not these animals meet the style of your keeping and debunk so myths about chondros!

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Dave Dee of Vibrant Viridis joins Chuck and Lucas on this weeks episode. Chuck and Lucas dive deep into the mind of Dave and how he has hand selected and bred some of the most incredible Green Tree Pythons in the World and his husbandry/breeding methods that have made him so successful!

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