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The Chondro Lounge

The Reptile Lounge Network

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The Chondro Lounge, a podcast hosted by The Reptile Lounge Network is an educational interview-based podcast about Green Tree Pythons (Morelia Viridis complex) and those that keep them. Lucas Bagnara of LAB Exotics and Chuck Amicone JR of Chill Chondros host bi-weekly episodes to deepen, expand, and proliferate the knowledge of keeping Chondros in captvity.
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This podcast will go in-depth on the husbandry and breeding of captive reptiles, amphibians, fish and any other exotic pets as well as discussions on conservation efforts to save these species! Follow Daffy: Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: [email protected]
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Episode #117 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode I'm joined by Chuckey of MadBio Reptiles. Chuckey was one of my first guests on this podcast appearing in Episode #3 four years ago, in this episode we catch up with him and see what he's been up too in the last four years, we also discuss working as a zoo keeper and then we dive into the intelli…
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Episode #116 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode I'm joined by Jeremy Turgeon of Brass Man Reptiles. Join us as we talk all about the Amazon Tree Boas (Corallus hortulana). What enclosures Jeremy uses, how he sets them up, how he raises the babies and everything else you need to know about keeping Amazon Tree Boas! Huge thank you to Exo Terra f…
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Episode #115 of Daffy's Round Table! This week I am joined by Eric Woodley to talk about Canada's Native Reptiles! From finding the rare Blue Racer and Ontario's only venomous snake species the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake to helping with turtle conservation Eric has done it all! Join me as Eric tells me all the cool stories he has from doing fie…
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Episode #114 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode im Joined by Yoshi of Modern Reptile Shop and Reptiles With Podcast to talk about keeping and breeding reptiles outside. Yoshi recently had some Blue Tongue Skink litters born outside and he talks about the differences between breeding indoors and outside. We also talk about his outdoor turtle en…
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In this episode of MPR, it is just Eric and Owen catching up with how the breeding season is turnig out and they also give some highlights from their recent Pa Herp trip. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MO…
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Another Mountain Horned Dragon Round Table!! On episode #113 of Daffy's Round Table I am once again joined by the awesome MHD gang! JF of Beauregard Reptiles & Eyal and Rebecca of The Responsible Reptile are back to talk about their Acanthosaura projects. We discuss what's been happening since part 2 and what the future plans for the projects are. …
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Episode #112 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode I'm joined by Riley Jimison of Riley's Reptiles. Join us as we talk about Riley's path in the hobby, from working at zoos to managing a reptile shop to all his breeding projects at home! Riley is a prolific reptile breeder who has worked with and produced some of the coolest species of reptiles! …
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Episode #111 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode I'm joined by Jason Binab of West Coast Chondros! As you can probably tell by the name of the episode Jason & I nerd out about Green Tree Pythons for the entire episode. We talk about the enclosures he uses, how he keeps his Neos vs how he keeps his adults, we talk about feeding and humidity and …
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In this episode of MPR, we have another installment of MPR's herp history. We are chatting with Michael Burger, the author of the Dragon Traders. Buy the 2nd edition here https://www.ecouniverse.com/product/the-dragon-traders-second-edition-2023/ Michael's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michael.burger.100046/about MPR Network Socials FB: https:/…
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Episode #110 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode im joined by JD & Kit of Slithering Oddities! They are working with some really cool and underrated species but in this episode we focus specifically on the Antaresia genus. We talk about Children's Pythons (A. childreni), Stimson's Pythons (A. stimsoni) & Spotted Pythons (A. maculosa). We talk a…
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Episode #109 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode im joined by Damian Mckay of Copperhead customs! Damian is rebuilding his reptile room from scratch and on this episode he tells us the unique way he's planning and preparing for this big change. We talk about why he's restarting his reptile room and Copperhead Customs's plans for the future. Hug…
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In this episode of MPR, we are happy to have Nick and Ryan returning to MPR. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net Email: [email protected] M…
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Episode #108 of Daffy's Round Table. On this episode im joined by Tom of Tomaskas Animal Husbandry and Lighting Consultancy & Education for a fascinating conversation on how he learned everything he knows about reptile lighting, how he became the authority on Giraffe lighting around the world, how he started Tomaskas and how we can do better for ou…
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Episode #107 of Daffy's Round Table! This week i am joined by Stephen Griffiths, a legend in the reptile industry that has worked on all kinds of awesome projects. In this episode we talk about his experience working at Zoos and Aquariums, we also talk about his current job working in an exotic vet clinic, building a reef & reptile store and all th…
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In this episode of MPR, we are talking about the Angolan python. We talk about some of the natural history, keeping suggestions and some of the breeding data that has been recorded. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3p…
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Episode #106 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode i am joined by the head zoo keeper at The Reptarium, Mike Wilson! Join us as we discuss Mike's responsibilities as the head zookeeper, what his day to day at work looks like and all the awesome species he gets to work with. We also talk about what it was like working with the great Brian Barcyzk …
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Episode #105 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode i am joined by the one and only Dayyan Of Reptiliatus! Join us as we discuss what went down in Dayyan's Reptile Room and how he battled Crypto. We also talk about all of Dayyan's current breeding projects, from project mini dragon with his crocodile skinks to his Chinese Crocodile lizards. This w…
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Chuck is still running solo this week with Randy of Stoic Arboreals! Chuck and Randy dive into the grit it takes to breed Chondros. Randy goes into detail about his experience and clutches he has hatched and shares it on this weeks episode of TCL. SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS! Adler Romero @aefoundry : There is no one better in the reptile industry fo…
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Episode #104 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode i am joined by the one and only David from Tikis Geckos! Join us as we discuss what it takes to run a breeding facility and breeding reptiles full time! We also talk about David's journey in reptile keeping, projects he's currently excited about and we discuss some controversial topics revolving …
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In this episode of MPR, we are joined by Will Thacker for another installment of Herp History. William Thacker is a Florida-based biologist, adventurer, and writer. He has kept extensive journals throughout his life, traveling the world in search of exotic animals. Will's Website MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio I…
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Episode #103 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode i am joined by the one and only Annaliese The All Canadian Reptile Girl!! Join us as we discuss everything you need to know about Macklot's Pythons and Dumeril's Boas and target training snakes! We also talk about how Youtube & homeschooling go hand in hand in Annaliese's education! This was a su…
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Getting To Know Steve Fleming of Anubis Reptiles | The Chondro Lounge #21 Chuck ditches the script and runs Rogue on Solo episode with Steve Fleming of Anubis Reptiles. Steve has laid low and hidden in the background while he does amazing work with Green Tree Pythons. Sit down with Chuck and get to know Steve more and what he is up to. SHOUT OUT TO…
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Ari Flagle joins us in this episode of MPR. He recently went to try to find boelens pythons on an island off the coast of PNG. He tells us about the trip and the amazing wildlife he found. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcy…
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Why Chondros are THE GOAT | w/Kyle Magana of MOJO Herpetoculture | The Chondro Lounge #20 Lucas is back with Chuck and they are joined by Kyle Magana of MOJO Herpetoculture! In this episode, Chuck and Lucas dive deep with Kyle on the passion for green tree pythons. They discuss his breeding technique and practices, the animals he works with, his pa…
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In this episode of MPR, we discuss our experiences working with morphs and starting a breeding project with them. We focus on caramels, hypos, and reds. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Webs…
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Episode #102 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode i am joined by the one and only Tarantula Kat! Join us as we discuss Jumping spiders, the difference between true spiders and tarantulas, and what makes the better pet? We also talk about Kat's experiences in the hobby and Youtube! Huge thank you to Exo Terra for Sponsoring this podcast and makin…
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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 hi…
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Episode #101 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode i am joined by the one and only Mike Tytula! Join us as we discuss all things Oophaga, from the species that Mike keeps to their care and differences between other dart frog species. We also touch on Takydromus and Mike's travels to herp around the world! Huge thank you to Exo Terra for Sponsorin…
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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. SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS! Adler Romero @aefoundry : There is no one better in the reptile industry for all of your creative needs! Cold B…
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Episode #100 Of Daffy's Round Table!! On this episode were coming to you from the Wickens household! join Danielle & I as we sit down with Adam & Trish and have a good time! We talk about hognose, we talk about controversial topics in the hobby & we wrap it up with some talk on breeding projects! Thank you to everyone who's been following along wit…
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Episode #99 of Daffy's Round Table! This Week I am excited to be joined by my good friend, the one and only Trish Wickens! In this episode, Trish and I dive into what it takes to manage a large reptile room while juggling life as a full time mom of three young boys. We chat about how she balances family life with reptile care, and then we get into …
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In this episode of MPR, we are talking about how we would pick out snakes for a morph breeding project. In this episode, we talk about tigers, jags and zebras. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTR…
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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! SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS! Adler Romero @aefoundry : There is no one better in the reptile industry for all o…
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Hello everybody and welcome to episode #98 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode im joined by Nolan of Funky Fresh Reptiles. A 16 year old hobbyist who is already super involved in the hobby and already vending expos with his own business. In this episode we discuss Nolan’s collection, breeding leopard geckos, breeding dart frogs and even touch o…
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Episode #97 of Daffy's Round Table! My guest today is someone who knows carpet pythons inside and out. As the guy behind Morelia House, Brandon has spent years keeping and breeding some of the coolest snakes in the hobby. If you’re into Morelia, this is the episode for you! We dive into Brandon’s experiences working with carpet pythons—the challeng…
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In this episode of MPR, we are joined by fellow podcaster, Adam Sehy from BOI The Expert & The Idiot. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ MORELIA CENTRAL Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net Email: Info…
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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. SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS! Adler Romero @aefoundry : There is no one better in the reptile industry for all of your creative needs! Cold Blooded Cafe - Use Code REPTILELOUNGE20 for 20% off the best feeder …
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Episode #96 of Daffy's Round Table. My guest today is a wildlife advocate, herpetologist, and incredible storyteller who’s been using social media to educate people about the importance of wildlife and conservation. Known as Man of the Forest on Instagram, Kayden Anthony has captivated audiences with his passion for the natural world. In this episo…
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the first episode of 2025 of Daffy’s Round Table! My guest for today is Tony Wigley, a passionate advocate for our hobby and the animals we love! Tony and his wife Vickie are the founders of Responsible Reptile Keeping, where they've been at the forefront of the fight against animal rights propaganda and the wave…
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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! SHOUT OUT TO O…
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Hello everyone and welcome back to the final episode of 2024 of Daffy’s Round Table. Today’s episode has no guest, other than myself! I wanted to hop on here thank you all, and give you guys some life updates, some breeding updates and plans for 2025! Huge thank you Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra m…
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Episode #93 of Daffy’s Round Table! My guest today is a true legend in the reptile hobby—a master breeder with years of experience and a collection that will blow your mind. From pythons to boas to monitors that i have never even heard of, he’s keeping some of the rarest and coolest reptiles in the hobby! I’m talking about CodyJoe of The Reptile Sh…
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Episode #92 of Daffy’s Round Table! My guest today needs no introduction. If you’re part of the invertebrate hobby, you’ve definitely seen his work! He’s the creator of The Tarantula Collective, a platform that has helped thousands of people around the world care for and appreciate their eight-legged friends. I’m talking about Richard Stewart! Join…
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Welcome to episode # 577 of MPR. Tis the season for breeding. We are headed into the 2025 breeding season and we always start it off with a breeding season episode part two. We touch on the basics of breeding pythons with special guests Keith McPeek and Dominic Carbonneau. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: http…
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Episode #91 of Daffy’s Round Table! On This episode i am joined by the one the only, chief moss inspector, keeper of liveforms, & winner of the first Canadian terrascape competition, THE MICROVERSE!! Join us as we dive into the art of terrascaping from choosing the right hardscape and plants to putting it all together! Abi shares his story of start…
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Welcome to episode # 576 of MPR. Tis the season for breeding. We are headed into the 2025 breeding season and we always start it off with a breeding season episode. We touch on the basics of breeding pythons with special guests Keith McPeek and Dominic Carbonneau. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.i…
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In this episode of MPR, the RFC crew join us to talk about the Australia trip to the Northern Territory. You can check out the other half of the trip (Justin was solo) on the upcoming RFC episode. MPR Network Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadio IG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…
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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. SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPON…
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Episode #90 of Daffy’s Round Table! My guest for today needs no introduction. You’ve seen him on the Dragons den, you’ve seen him on animal planet and you’ve probably seen him at your local reptile expo!! I am talking about Greg West of Cornels World! Join me as we hear the stories of how Greg ended up on Dragon’s Den, how the show scaled came to b…
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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! SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSOR…
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