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Holdback Rack Podcast — 250 episodes
Hot Hog Days of Summer with Adrian of Adrian's Captive Creations
Fall 2026 SERE Vendor Recap - with Shane Kelley and Brandon Nixon
Pivoting A Reptile Collection with Liz Ritchie of Relic Boas
2026 Pomona Reptile Show Vendor Recap with Blackjack Reptiles
Bookkake! S Tier Reptile Books Recommended by Chris of Copperhead Reptilia
What makes reptiles businesses different from other businesses? with Shane Kelley
Morph Boa Projects with Brandon Nixon of Nixon Reptiles
Does keeping multiple species help keep you in the hobby? with Tim Bailey
- Wilson and William are back! How many snakes on stick did they see in Indonesia?
Was it super effective? Overland Park AARPE Recap with Beauty and the Balls and Parpart's Pristine Pythons
How are reptile shows doing in 2026 with John White of Mission Morphs
Scottsdale AZ AARPE Expo Recap with Eric of Blackjack Reptiles
Book Review: Green Tree Pythons Natural History and Captive Maintenance
Dominican Red Mountain Boas, ATBS, Annulated Tree Boas and more with Davenport Arboreals
Castle Rock AARPE Spring 2026 Recap with William
Texas Ratsnakes and Nerodia with Aaron Morris of Remes Herpetoculture
Book Review: The Complete Pituophis - with Jennifer and Kevin
Nashville AARPE Recap with Herpin Harbins and Beauty and the Balls
Spring Tinley 2026 Recap with Anthony Le Compte of Conley Herps
Fredericksburg VA AARPE Spring 2026 Show Recap with Chris and Emma
How are carpet sales in 2026? Reptileads.com updates with Zac of Parparts Pristine Python
Strategies for Dealing with a Closing Fedex Ship Center with Christina of Color Me Exotics
Tony is Back to Talk About The Threat of White Lists - Responsible Reptile Keeping
Species Spotlight: Russian Ratsnakes Elaphe schrenckii w/ Chris and PJ
Reptile Show Report for SERE - Herpin Harbins & Small Town Xotics
- Book Review - Boas of the West Indies with Eileen of Bravo Zulu Ball Pythons
Kicking it with Adrian Hoverter of Adrian's Captive Creations
omona Reptile Show Report with Black Jack Reptiles and Dezign'd Creations
Q4 2025 Ball Python and Hognose Stonk Report with Aaron
Tier Ranking Base Corn Snake Morphs with Jennifer of Heretic Reptiles
Book Review: The Art of Keeping Snakes with Wilson of Natural Selctions
Just the Tip PT 1 - 6 OR 7 Non-conventional Reptile Breeding Tips with Shane Kelley
Growers Not Showers! - Small Snake Tier Ranking with Jen and Chris
Is Selective Breeding the next BIG THING for Ball Pythons with Kate, Joe and William
Book Review - Ball Pythons: The History Natural History Care and Breeding
Nashville AARPE Fall 2025 with Gray Family Snakes and Hulker's Herps
HRP 213 - Paper Review -The Torrid Lives of Rattlesnakes with Lisa Farinha
NARBC Tinley Park Fall 2025 Recap
Why You SHOULD Breed Reptiles! with Wilson of Natural Sections
Book Review -The Pythons of Asia and the Malay Archipelago with Joe of Ball Pythons9
Colubridfest 2025 Recap with Christen of Stygian Exotics and Chris of Copphehead Reptilia
Fredericksburg - VA AARPE Vendor Recap
Fall Dallas NARBC Vendor Recap
Fall 2025 SERE Recap w_ Shane Kelley ofSteven Capps of Leviathan.
Reptile Breeding Businesses - Burnout Endurance and Motivation with Shane Kelley
2025 Daytona NRBE Recap
Boas and Pythons with Kevin Arbogast of Arbogast Reptiles
Existential Threats to Your Reptile Collection with Jennifer of Heretic Reptiles
Tier Ranking New World Ratsnakes with Jennifer and Chris
Q2 2025 Stonk Report - Domain Expansion : Infinite Bananas
LA Pet Fair 2025 Round Up!
Tier Ranking Old World Ratsnakes with Chris Chaffin of Copperhead Reptilia
Diones Ratsnakes and Other Fun Colubrids with Kevin Saunders of Under the Radar Reptiles
We're Back From West Texas! How many herps did we find
Nashville AARPE Spring 2025 Round Up
Chatty Cathy with Eric Donaldson of Blackjack Reptiles
Castle Rock AARPE and Chatty Cathy with William Filipek of TJW Exotics.
Spring 2025 Charlotte AARPE Vendor Panel
Florida Man Daniel Parker of USARK FL Wanted for Questioning
Spring 2025 Dallas NARBC Round Table
MJ Axanthic and Being a Reptile Breeder in a Rural Area w/ Dragonborn Household Serpent
Spring 2025 Tinley Park Reptile Expo Round Table
Are we actually making the freaking frogs gay?
A Retrospective on the Colubrid Hobby with Jason Crouch of Elevated Serpents
A Brief Primer on Brumation in Reptiles and Amphibians
The Pros and Cons of Vending Rare Species at Reptile Shows with William Filipek
Is the Ball Python Zeitgeist Changing_ with Steven Capps of Leviathan Snakes
Bird eaters and things with Kevin Baron of Mutant Reptiles
The Future of Small Town Xotics and Hare Hollow Farm - 2025 Reptile Goals
What it really means to have a mixed species collection with Epik Reptiles
2024 Reptile Wrap up! with Powerhouse Pythons_ Stoneage Ball Pythons and B and S Reptilia
2024 Reptile Wrap up! with Bravo Zulu Ball Pythons and Gray Family Snakes
What Can We Do To Improve the Reptile Hobby? with Wilson Primas of Natural Selections
Running a Reptile Art Business with Donovan Winterberg of Drawn to Scales
Happy Snakesgiving! - Chat with Chris Hare
Young of the Year with Travis Pond of Python Suzy
Husbandry Pro Updates and Breeding Ball Pythons with Zac Parpart
Weird little lizards with Stacy Schuldaski of Roots Scoots & Scales.
Breeding Colubrids with Thomas Kelty of Kelty's Colubrids
Stock Market Wisdom for Ball Python and Reptile Breeding Businesses with Aaron
The Ball Python Hobby with Mark Jensen of 403 Fauna
Nick Sloan is back to talk about the growth of AARPE show circuit!
Ball Pythons in 2024 with Joe Richburg of BallPythons9
Fall 2024 Charlotte AARPE Wrap Up with Herpin Harbins and Gray Family Snakes
America Invades Canada! CRBE w_ Chris of B & S Reptilia and Andrew of Powerhouse Pythons
Fall 2024 Dallas NARBC Show Round-up - Vibecession or Tendies to the Moon
Young of the Year with William Chen of C & C Python Factory
Pictus Geckos and the Gecko Market in 2024 with Richard Nichols of Creative Correlophus
Hognose Talk and the PA Show with Adrian Hoverter of Adrian's Captive Creations
Daytona 2024 NRBE Recap with B and S Reptilia and Gray Family Snakes
Jumping on the Rod of Asclepius with Christen Jacques of Stygian Exotics
Tips for Vendors of Reptile Shows with Sam Roy of Show Me Reptiles
Chris Shelley of B and S Reptilia - Season update and Daytona Prep
July Puyallup 2024 PACNWRS Show Report with Stoneage Ball Pythons and Powerhouse Pythons
ATBs and DRMBs with Randy Pegue of Stoic Arboreals
Plant Party with Beauty and the Balls
Summer Pomona Reptile Super Show / LA Pet Fair Show Report
Young of the Year with Christina Wegner of Color Me Exotics
Sponsor Spotlight Gray Family Snakes - Building a new reptile room and season updates!
Are White Lips happy pets? with Lisa Farinha of Dark Garden Herpetoculture
Multi-species Fun with Josh Brown Trinity Herps
Moving A Collection of Reptiles with Jon Fealy of Fealy's Clutch
Carpet Pythons and More with Mike Pennell of Python in a Pear Tree
Hog Talk with Scott Russell of Boss Hawgs
Flora Fauna Conference Report with Emma Murphy
Fun with Black-Headed Pythons with Jim Sargent of Split Rock Reptiles
Spring 2024 Hillsboro Show Report with Andrew Boring of Powerhouse Pythons
Dallas NARBC Show Report with the Herpin Harbins
Starting a New Reptile Show with Nick Sloan of Sloan Reptiles
Springtime of Ball Python Youth! - BP and Hognose Report w/ Aaron of Reptile Enterprises
Hybrid Colubrids with Clayton Carlile of Mesozoic Reptiles
March Tinley Recap with Small Town Xotics and JMG Reptiles
Ball Talk with Adam Shirah of Proper Royals
Young of the Year with Melinda Raun of Cuddle Time Critters
Young of the Year with Jennifer Lyle of Hi-Vis Pythons
The Ball Game in Canada for Smaller Breeders with Aaron Serio of Reptile Enterprises
All the Pituophis with Chris Shelly of B & S Reptilia
Boa Chat with Dr. Warren Booth of the Boa Booth
Monsoon Season with Anthony Soto of Reptile Kreations - Ball Python Talk
Young of the Year with Trevor Schneider of Ball Labs
Young of the Year with Jake Hole from The Ophidiarium
PNW Boys Show Report for January 2024 PACNWRS
Young of the Year with Chris Chaffin of Cooperhead Reptilia
Corn Snake Market in 2024 with Sarah Mohr-Straley of Sarah's Snake Shop
Glenn McClellan Answers All My Reticulated Python Questions! I have so many questions...
Tier Ranking Puzzle Combos with Will Moroz of Royal Canadian Reptiles
SALES and TRAFFIC at the Pomona Reptile Super Show - Ball Python Market in 2024
Young of the Year with Acacia Rogers of Acacia Ball Pythons
Even Margot Robbie Couldn't Make This More Fun : Ball Python and Western Hognose Prices
Young of the Year - Jennifer Wolber of Heretic Reptiles
Ball Python Market in Russia with Pedro Sousa of Peter Snakes
Juggling a Mixed Species Collection with Josh and Alisha of the Herpin' Harbins
Young of the Year - Ashley & Nakita of Pip Stalkers
Species Market Share - Retrospective and Predications with Dave Levison & Jeff Galewood Jr
The Secret Life of Rattlesnakes with Aaron Semasko
Andrew Heckler Talking Shows and Reptile Industry
Rare Geckos with Wally Kern of Supreme Geckos
Talking Boas with Dave Levinson of Custom Scales
Checking in with Garrick Demeyer of Royal Constrictor Designs
Bear vs Bull Ball Python Morph Sentiment with Eric Donaldson of Black Jack Reptiles
Looking Forward to 2024 Ball Python Pairings
Hogtober Continues with Julia Smith of Black Smith Reptiles
I'm So Startled Right Now... Western Hognose Facts
The Horsemen Ride Again
Tinley Park Show Round Table
HRP 104 - Q3 Ball Python Stonk Report - The BEATINGS will continue until morale improves!
NARBC Arlington Show Report
The Fine Art of Mutt Boa Selective Breeding
I got 99 corn problems…
Tristripe Ball Python Morph Tier List with Matthew Burton of KMB Reptiles
Hard Facts from Across the Pond with Tony Wigley of Responsible Reptile Keeping
Daytona Show Report with Gray Family Snakes, Beauty and the Balls and B and S Reptilia
Pomona Reptile Super Show - Round Table Report
What Species of Python to Get Into Next with William Filipek of TJW Exotics
Shawnee Show Report and USARK Alert
Top 5 Reptiles to Add in 2024
Checking in with Daniel Parker of USARK FL
Chatty Cathy with Adam Shirah of Proper Royals - Reptile Shows and Novel Sales Avenues
2023 Q2 Ball Python Stonk Report with Bonus Western Hognose Morph Price Trends
Powering up your Ball Python Collection with Andrew Boring of Powerhouse Pythons
What are African Soft-furred Rats and are they a “natural” prey item for Ball Pythons?
The Boa Game in 2023 with Maddox Grey - Outworld Reptiles
Desert Ghost Secret Unlocked by RGI!
Jumping Back Into Ball Pythons and More with Blackjack Reptiles - Eric Donaldson
Rare Boids with Christen Jacques of Stygian Exotics
Coco Bedding Brand Battle Part 2
May 2023 Seattle Metro Reptile Expo Show Report
Post FWC Meeting Debrief with Special Guests Caila Mailloux and Daniel Parker
Reptile Shows -Should you do them and do they need to change for the better?
Ball Python Breeding and Business Talk with Justin Brill of Stoneage Ball Pythons
Coconut Substrate Tested and the “Mystery” of the Broward Co Retic Unfolds
What the Heck is Going on in Florida?
2023 Q1 Ball Python Stonk Report
John Lehman is My Personal Hero… Again. - Big News From Morph Market!
Tinley Recap and Market Sentiment with Bravo Zulu Ball Pythons - Eileen Jarp
Placenta Wars - Squamates complex relationship with viviparity.
A Corn Snake touched me inappropriately… and I'm speaking out. - Colubrid Pairing Tips
Changing the Discourse on Enclosures vs Racks
Fifty Shades of Gray Family Snakes
Arlington NARBC Round Up and Reptile Disease Testing FAQ
A Brief History of Time and Corn Snake Morphs with Sean Bradley
How to make $2,000 a month with 15 snakes! - Retrospective on Chris Hardwick’s Video
Dubious Algal Consent and the Spotted Salamander
HERPS Show Shawnee Report and Thoughts On Herping
Locality Boa Tier Ranking with Chris Shelly from B and S Reptilia
State of Feeders in 2023 - Nutrition, Prices, Alternatives, and Biosecurity
Ball Python Price Trends and Setting Goals for 2023
Shane Kelley Shares Intimate Secrets of His First Time… Vending A Reptile Show
Surprising Anuran Mating Strategies
Cryptosporidium Deep Dive!
Bob Vu - Bob's Ball - Making Holiday Wishes Come True!
Marshall (NoCo Reptiles) Spills the Tea on the Full Time Ball Python Breeding Business
Secrets of Melanism in Reptiles
Top 5 Pairings for 2023 - Breeding Plan Discussion
Managing Crypto Risk in a Crested Gecko Collection
Biosecurity FAIL Contributed to the Georgia Burm Ban
Long-term Viability of Reptile Breeding Businesses
Tips for Vending Reptile Shows - Price breakdowns for all setups from entry level to professional!
Guide to Morphs in Mutt Imperator Boas
Species Highlight of Elaphe Climacophora - Japanese Rat Snake
NARBC Arlington and Spokane County Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo Recap
Kiki and G-stripe Tier List
Social Media and Reptile Breeding Businesses
How Not to Waste Big Money When Starting Your Reptile Breeding Business
Deep Dive into ALL the Corn Snake Morphs
Shane Kelley of Small Town Xotics
Aestivation Sensation Sweeping the Nation
Cross Country Trip with Hundreds of Snakes
Jana Learns The Shocking Truth About Corn Snakes
Hemipenes - Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun
Reptile Show Hangover - July 2022 PACNWRS Puyallup, WA
Maddox Grey of Outworld Reptiles - Diving Deep Into Boas
Are Big Box Pet Stores Bad for the Reptile Hobby?
The Secrets of Ball Python Eggs
Are parthenogens a good investment?
Chatty Cathy: Week in Review
Bending Chris Eaton Over the Rack - (Spoiler: He Liked It.)
What are Ball Python Allelic Complexes?
Sinking into the Quagmire of Boa Feeding
Spring 2022 Seattle Metro Reptile Expo - Monroe, WA Recap
Are Noah's Ark Collections Sinking Ships?
Are Dinkers Worth It?
Top 5 Reptile SCAMS Stealing Your Money
Bob Clark Saga and Colubrid Feeding Strategies
The #1 Secret to Successful Boa Breeding
Building Better Businesses with Joe Phelan of Vert Pet
How to Feed Ball Pythons for Best Production
How to Enjoy the Reptile Hobby Without Buying Any Reptiles
Top 5 Corn Snake Morphs to Invest in For 2022
Caila Mailloux of Joob-joob and Friends - Nidovirus in the Land of Maple Syrup
$5000 Ball Python Project Challenge
The Dark Side of Breeding Snakes: Culling
Reptile Hobby Threatened by the Lacey Act Amendment
How to Ship Reptiles
Ball Python Market Predictions and When to Pull a Male From Your Breeding Line Up
Feedback Takes Over the Show! and the Stranger Ball Python Morph
Keeping Your Ball Pythons Safe with Elijah Snyder
Problematic and Lethal Boa Morphs
2022 Breeding Plans and Goals
How to start and build a successful ball python breeding business
Post Show Recap - Puyallup December 2021 PACNWRS
Bonus Episode: Morphmarket Testing Policy Reversal
John Lehman is My Personal Hero and Reptile Shows Tips and Tricks
“I only wish I had started testing sooner.” - Nidovirus FAQ
Turduckens and Feeding Birds to Snakes
Corn Strife and Rodent Breeding
Choking Sea Turtles and 2021 Breeding Season Retrospective
Dayquil and Morph Market Etiquette
Introductions
A Cock-a-doodle Doo and our Best and Worst Ball Python Morphs