This week's episode is our YouTube debut! 🐍🎧

Tristan and Connor sit down with T Keys to talk about breeding ball pythons and feeder mice, the patience it takes to start something new, and why pushing yourself too hard can do more harm than good.

If you’re into reptiles, building a passion project, or learning life lessons the real way — you won’t want to miss this one!

Part 2 of our conversation with Chris and Gin is here — and it’s packed with passion, plans, and a little barbecue along the way. 🐍🔥

This week, Tristan dives into his work bringing reptiles into local schools to educate kids and spark curiosity about wildlife. Chris shares what’s next on the horizon with upcoming projects, future goals, and how he hopes to keep growing the community.

It’s another great mix of education, inspiration, and real conversation you won’t want to miss.

📸@xginblackx

📸@reptiles_and_oddities

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🎙️ Part 2 with Chris & Gin is out now on The Hobby Hangar! 🐍

This week Tristan, Connor, Chris, and Gin talk about bringing reptiles into local schools and Gin & Chris’s future large enclosure projects.

Education, passion, and real conversations all in one episode.

Go give it a listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Finally uploading this week's episode. We had some technical difficulties, but we are back up and running. I will have part 2 available as early access on here tomorrow (hopefully) for you Patreon subscribers. Thank you for the patience, it is much appreciated!

In this deeply personal episode of The Hobby Hangar, Tristan and Connor are joined by guest host Gin as they sit down with Chris for an honest conversation about childhood trauma, navigating life through grief, and finding meaning in the aftermath of loss. Chris opens up about how reptiles became more than just a hobby—they became a source of healing, stability, and purpose during some of the hardest moments of their life.

Together, the crew explores how passion can become a lifeline, the importance of talking openly about mental health, and how caring for animals can help rebuild a sense of direction and connection. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t linear—and sometimes purpose finds us in unexpected places.

📸@xginblackx

📸@reptiles_and_oddities

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Tristan sat down with a few different youtubers this week to show off all of our new critters!

Also, we are all set up to start posting our show with visuals on our YouTube channel next Monday so keep an eye out for that. You can find the links for everything down below!

FnABalls - S.R.P.Ent Sunday Show

Sippin' with Serpents 

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In part two of Phil and Smitty’s invertebrate interview, the conversation gets deeper—and a little more dangerous. The crew dives into the realities of handling venomous species, how education and understanding can help overcome fear, and why respect for these animals is essential. Beyond the critters, Phil and Smitty share why having a hobby that excites you matters, how passion fuels personal growth, and the role hobbies can play in mental health. Whether you’re an experienced keeper or just curious, this episode is all about learning, facing fears, and finding what keeps you inspired.

For Smitty

📸 @palmettocoastexotics

For Phil

📸 @wellingtonexotics1

📸 @tarantulaaddicts

For Tristan

📸 @sweet_tea480

For the Pod

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In this episode, Connor and Tristan kick back for a relaxed holiday smoke session and take a trip down memory lane. From childhood moments that shaped them to hilarious and heartfelt stories about old friends, the conversation flows easy and unfiltered. It’s a nostalgic, reflective episode full of laughs, honesty, and the kind of stories you only tell when you’re comfortable and reminiscing with someone who’s been there. Light one up, settle in, and enjoy the memories with the guys.

Connor and Tristan sit down with Smitty and Phil for a deep dive into the fascinating world of invertebrates. From keeping tarantulas and centipedes to breaking down the key differences between species, this episode blends practical husbandry talk with plenty of passion for the hobby. Along the way, the group tackles the joys and challenges of care, swaps stories from their own collections, and stumbles (more than once) over some impressively hard-to-pronounce scientific names. Whether you’re already into inverts or just invert-curious, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and appreciation for some of the most misunderstood critters in the hobby.

For Smitty:

📸 @palmettocoastexotics

For Phil

📸 @wellingtonexotics1

📸 @tarantulaaddicts

For Tristan

📸 @sweet_tea480

For the Pod

📸 @thehobbyhangarpodcast

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In the second half of Tristan and Connor’s deep-dive with Ryan, the trio explores the unseen social network that connects keepers, breeders, and educators across the reptile community. They dig into how collaboration, shared knowledge, and mutual support shape the hobby—and why building those connections matters more than ever.

The conversation then shifts to environmental stewardship, examining the responsibility keepers have to protect habitats, promote ethical practices, and advocate for the species they love. And of course, they wrap things up with a fun look at their dream enclosures—from naturalistic designs to out-there features they wish they could build tomorrow.

It’s a thoughtful, inspiring, and occasionally hilarious continuation you won’t want to miss. Tune in for Part 2!

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For new guest inquiries, message Tristan on Instagram

📸 @sweet_tea480

Ryan's Instagram

📸 @reared_fangs