The Colubrid Corruption Podcast

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This week on The Colubrid Corruption Podcast, we're joined by Paige Roswell and Alyssa Lutz, two students of Dr. Zac Loughman who are actively contributing to field research and conservation efforts! Both Paige and Alyssa have been directly supported by the CCR Conservation Fund, helping make valuable hands-on research opportunities possible.

We dive into wild snake ecology, growth rates, field research techniques, conservation, and the differences between observing snakes in their natural habitats and caring for them in captivity. How do snakes grow in the wild? What can field observations tell us about captive husbandry? And why is supporting the next generation of herpetologists so important?

Guests: https://www.instagram.com/paigeroswell/

https://www.instagram.com/alyssa.lutz/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome, P.O. Box 13, West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby.

I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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This week on The Colubrid Corruption Podcast, we're joined by Masih, a passionate keeper and breeder working with some of the most fascinating and overlooked colubrids in the hobby! Masih may fly under the radar, but his collection and breeding accomplishments are anything but ordinary. From successfully breeding Speckled Racers (Drymobius margaritiferus) and Parrot Snakes (Leptophis ahaetulla) to producing Rhino Rat Snakes, he's working with species that deserve a whole lot more attention. We dive into the world of unusual colubrids, the challenges and rewards of working with lesser-known species, and what makes these animals so exciting to keep and breed.

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/m.soliris/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome

P.O. Box 13

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby.

I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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ColubridFest 2026 is officially in the books… For Episode 125, Max joins me to recap an absolutely insane weekend at ColubridFest. We’ll talk about the event, what it was like taking The Colubrid Corruption Podcast live from the show floor, some of our favorite moments from the weekend, and what winning Colubrid Personality of the Year means to me. I’ve also started advertising animals from the 2026 breeding season, which means making some big decisions about what stays, what gets sold, and where Meteoric Serpents goes from here.

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/maxmersereau/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome

P.O. Box 13

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby.

I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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Colubrid Corruption is taking over ColubridFest 2026! We're coming to you LIVE from the show floor in Evansville, Indiana for a special edition of the Colubrid Corruption Podcast unlike anything we've done before. We’re LIVE from ColubridFest 2026 in Evansville, Indiana for a special edition of The Colubrid Corruption Podcast! For Episode 124, we’re setting up right on the show floor and bringing ColubridFest directly to you. Throughout the show, breeders, keepers, vendors, speakers, and attendees will be stopping by for short conversations about the animals they’re working with, what’s happening in the hobby, their experience at ColubridFest, and whatever else comes up along the way.

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome

P.O. Box 13

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby.

I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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Why are some of the most incredible Asian rat snakes so difficult for American keepers to get their hands on? This week on Colubrid Corruption, we're joined by Oliver from O'Lin Snakes, a French keeper and breeder who has gone international with his collection and has a serious passion for Asian rat snakes.

We dive deep into Asian rat snakes and the Gonyosoma genus, including one of the rarest and most sought-after species in the hobby: Gonyosoma margaritatum. Oliver has captive-hatched margaritatum in his collection and shares his experience keeping these incredible snakes, along with his experience working with other Gonyosoma species.

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/olinsnakes/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome

P.O. Box 13

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby.

I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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ColubridFest 2026 is almost here! For this week's episode of Colubrid Corruption, we're having the ultimate pre-party with Dr. Zac Loughman. We're talking all things ColubridFest, the science behind the snakes we keep, Zac's current projects and research, updates from the colubrid world, and whatever else comes up when two colubrid nerds get together.

Bring your questions and join us LIVE!

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/dr_crawdad/ https://www.instagram.com/colubridandcolubroidradio/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome

P.O. Box 13

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby.

I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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EPISODE 121 welcomes Eric Orr of No Bull Serpents to discuss all things Pituophis! With a growing collection of Bull & Pine Snakes and successful breeding, Eric's on his way to doing awesome things in the hobby.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meteoricserpents/membership

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/no_bull_serpents/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome

P.O. Box 13

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby.

I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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EPISODE 120 is talking about our 2026 season and what's been going on so far.

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Guest:

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome

P.O. Box 13

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby. I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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EPISODE 119 welcomes Brayden Brookhouse of Creature Crossing to talk all things Natricine snakes - Garters, Waters, and more. I had the pleasure of being on Brayden's show and he's doing great work with his species up North - time to hear about it!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meteoricserpents/membership

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/creature_crossing/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome

P.O. Box 13

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby. I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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EPISODE 118 welcomes Cory McIntyre - the collection curator at Metazotics. Cory has a lot on her plate, she was formerly the head of the nursery, being hands on with ALL baby snakes Metazotics had and now transitioning into the curator role, overseeing the entire collection. A role like this, provides a TON of experience even in a short time, and we're going to talk about it!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meteoricserpents/membership

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/coryscritterz/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Phenome Precision Genetics. PHENOME is a new genetics company dedicated to advancing genetic science in the reptile community and beyond. PHENOME offers a first of its kind genetic testing platform that brings a new level of understanding and information to the reptile community. PHENOME partners with breeders and animal owners to make genetic testing easy to submit, easy to access and easy to manage. PHENOME wants sheds from YOU - the Colubrid community! Collect your shed samples in preferably coin envelopes or Ziplock bags. Label them with the species, mutations and sex if known, (Sex being most important right now). Mail the samples directly to their lab at:

Phenome

P.O. Box 13

West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Follow PHENOME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phenome_genetics/

The Colubrid Corruption Podcast is sponsored by Temporalis Enterprises. David Deem brings the best of the best when it comes to "the dairy products" of the reptile hobby - Milk Snakes. Whether its locality, lineage, or morphs you're looking for in milk snakes, Temporalis Enterprises is the place to go. Check out David on Instagram and multiple Colubrid Corruption episodes, and buy your next Milk Snake with confidence. https://www.instagram.com/temporalis_enterprises/

The podcast that’ll corrupt you to buy more colubrids! This podcast was meant to be an educational tool to bridge the gap of people not knowing that some of these amazing reptiles exist, while also bringing forward keepers and breeders that I consider to be “doing it right” in the reptile hobby.

I hope you all enjoyed today's episode and look forward to the content I'll be making in the future. Please feel free to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel to see more. Hit that notification bell to know every time we post and go live!

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