TRL is doing their second live on a topic we were conflicted about posting about. Lucas shares all the information on when the files were obtained and what was done with them throughout the entire process. Too much misinformation is out there being spread on other podcast and social media. It's is time to clear the air for everyone to finally have full transparency and be informed on the topic. Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles PoisonousPythons Watch ALL of our epis...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 47
This week, Lucas and Nathan dive deep into the world of hatchling Reticulated Pythons! They discuss how they set them up, how to get them established, and tips and tricks to getting your hatchlings to thrive! Find us on Instagram! TheReticLounge Lab_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles PoisonousPythons JOIN USARK AND USARK FLORIDA TODAY! https://usark.org/memberships https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/join-us Join the lounge today for extra TRL!!! www.patreon.com/thereticlounge Catch all of our episodes on YouTu...
Jun 16, 2023•43 min•Ep. 46
ITS PICTURE DAY! Tune into this weeks episode to find out what we do on how to take solid professional looking pictures without spending a bunch of money on camera and photography equipment! Join our AMAZING Patreon and gain access to the best reticulated python discord community out there! www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ Stewartdesignbrands.com Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE RE...
Jun 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 45
This episode is the first of three installments of the most comprehensive Reticulated Python History that you will find in video format and in one source! We have Glen McClelland with us, who has done all the research you could possibly imagine (with legit sources) and was kind enough to share it with our listeners! This first segment covers the history of Retics dating back to the 1700s!! You wont want to miss this episode, so sit back, relax, tune in and enjoy the history lesson! oin our AMAZI...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 44
This week, Lucas and Nathan sit down with TRL Patreon Member Amy Bruner who just recently purchased and received her very first Reticulated Python! TRL releases the first segment of a new series titled, New Keeper Diary, following Amy and her new Pet Retic throughout the first year of her Retic keeping journey! Join our AMAZING Patreon and gain access to the best reticulated python discord community out there! www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity...
May 26, 2023•50 min•Ep. 43
Episode 41 brings you an update on the UV Lighting/Larger Enclosure experiment being sponsored by our very own sponsors, VivTech Products and Focus Cubed Habitats! We dive into our observations and findings so far! We then dive into a discussion on enclosure size and the advantages and considerations you should take when going BIGGER! Join our AMAZING Patreon and gain access to the best reticulated python discord community out there! www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stew...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 42
Tune into the second episode of our Morph Talk Segment, where Nathan and Lucas dive deep into Anerythristic in Reticulated Pythons! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE Watch all of our episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlounge8831 Join our AMAZING Patreon and gain access to the best reticulated python discord c...
May 12, 2023•42 min•Ep. 41
Adler Romero joins Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz to discuss the recent bans on MorphMarket.com, which went down to because of negligent and abusive breeders. The three of them dive into the topic and discuss ethical breeding and keeping as a whole. Not a lighthearted episode but one you wont want to miss! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% OFF...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 40
Join hosts Lucas Bagnara and Nathan Katz on Episode 38 of The Retic Lounge as they discuss breeding Reticulated Pythons during tough economic times. From managing expenses to marketing strategies, they share their insights and experiences in navigating the challenges of a recession! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE Watch all...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 39
Lucas and Nathan sit down with Scott Severs to discuss his naturalistic approach to keeping Reticulated Pythons. Scott humbly discusses his observations and methods with bioactive and large enclosures! For those of you inspiring to provide the absolute best for your Reticulated Pythons, this is the episode to watch! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE RETICLOUNGE23 ...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 38
Join Lucas and Nathan on TRLs very first YOUTUBE LIVE episode joined by Abby over at The Curly Haired Keeper to discuss the horrifying things going on in Florida with FWC. What can we do to fight back and be a loud voice for the reptile industry as a whole? THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE Watch all of our episode on YouTube...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 37
Episode 35 of The Retic Lounge opens up with the very first Morph Talk Segment. We talk all about Ghost, also known as Renick Ghost by many. Who better than Travis Warren to discuss this morph with? NO ONE! Enjoy an in depth conversation about the history of Ghost and how the work Travis has put behind the legacy of Renick Ghost. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE ...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 36
In this episode of The Retic Lounge, hosts Nathan Katz and Lucas Bagnara delve into the controversial topic of inbreeding in Reticulated Pythons breeding programs. They explore the potential risks and benefits of inbreeding, the ethical considerations that come into play, and the impact it has on the genetic diversity of the species. Nathan and Lucas aim to shed light on this complex and often misunderstood aspect of python breeding! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - ...
Apr 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 35
This week, Lucas and Nathan go deep into the utilization of hides in their reticulated pythons enclosures. They cover the purpose of hides, when they use them, and when they do not! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE Watch all of our episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlounge8831 Join our AMAZING Patreon and ga...
Mar 31, 2023•33 min•Ep. 34
This week Lucas and Nathan sit down with Jamie Rowe, an aspiring keeper of Super Dwarf Reticulated Pythons. We dive into all the research, preparation, and information that led her to want to keep this wonderful species! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs @ SDidentity.com - Focus Cubed Habitats @ www.focuscubedhabitats.com - VivTech Products @ VivTechProducts.com USE PROMO CODE RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE Watch all of our episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlou...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 33
Lucas and Nathan discuss the essential tools and cleaning supplies needed for a clean and healthy snake room. Join us as we explore the must-have items for maintaining a safe and comfortable living space for your beloved snakes. From cleaning agents, to specialized equipment, this episode has got you covered! Watch all of our episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlounge8831 Join our AMAZING Patreon and gain access to the best reticulated python discord community out there! www.patr...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 32
Nathan and Lucas cover all of the legislative measures being taken against us right now and speak about the importance of USARK and how we as keepers can minimize being targeted by those that do not understand the love we have for these animal! Watch every Episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlounge8831 Join the BEST Reticulated Python Community on Patreon and gain access to our amazing discord and more! www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! Stewart Desi...
Mar 10, 2023•52 min•Ep. 31
Chris McVicar, with over 20 years of Reptile keeping experience, sits down with Lucas and Nathan and discusses his old keeping and breeding methods as well as advances and how he plans to evolve the way he keeps that is better for the animals! Become a Lounger and JOIN OUR PATREON www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs SDidentity.com Focus Cubed Habitats https://focuscubedhabitats.com/ VivTech Products www.VivTechProducts.com USE CODE RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% OFF ...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, Lucas and Nathan go through their thoughts on the importance of selective breeding for the perfect combination of polygenic traits to enhance the look of the animals you plan to produce! Watch our episodes on YouTube!! https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlounge8831 JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO OUR AMAZING DISCORD COMMUNITY www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs - SDidentity.com VivTech Products - www.vivtechproducts.com - U...
Feb 24, 2023•35 min•Ep. 29
Lucas and Nathan sit down with Spencer Vance of Coiled Retics to talk about his time keeping Reticulated Pythons, his husbandry standards and what he is doing to stand out in the reptile industry with his world class marketing! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Stewart Designs - SDidentity.com VivTech Products - VivTechProducts.com USE CODE RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% off on all products Find us on IG: CoiledRetics TheReticLounge LAB_Exotics_ Katz_Reptiles Watch our episodes every Friday on YouTube https://w...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 28
This week, Lucas and Nathan update their listeners on the UV Lighting Experiment that is being partnered with VivTech Products and FocusCubed! After, they get into the highs and lows of being a breeder! Watch every episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYvy79y8R0vvpBDwm6uRwg Join our Patreon and awesome Discord Community! www.Patreon.com/TheReticLounge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-bagnara2/support...
Feb 14, 2023•54 min•Ep. 27
Lucas and Nathan talk with one of the most controversial Breeders in the industry for the second installment of “Locality Talk”. They dive deep into the Maluku regions and highlight the beauty and excitement of keeping Ternate and Halmahera Reticulated pythons. LIKE and FOLLOW! Watch every episode on YouTube and LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/COMMENT https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlounge8831 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs - SDidentity.com VivTech Products - vivtechproducts.com Use Code RETICLOUNGE...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 26
This week, Lucas and Nathan sit down to discuss what it looks like to establish and run a snake breeding business. We are far from business experts but we give general advice and tips on starting your breeding business! Dont forget to like and follow The Retic Lounge on Spotify and Apple Music! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Stewart Designs - www.SDidentity.com VivTech Products - vivtechproducts.com USE CODE - RETICLOUNGE23 for 15% OFF! LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/COMMENT and watch all of our episode on YouTube ...
Jan 27, 2023•39 min•Ep. 25
This week we discuss.....SIZE! Please LIKE/FOLLOW Watch all our episodes on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlounge8831 JOIN OUR PATREON! www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSHIPS! Stewart Designs SDidentity.com VivTech Products vivtechproducts.com 15% off PROMO CODE: RETICLOUNGE23 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-bagnara2/support...
Jan 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 24
This week, Lucas and Nathan sit down with the founders of VivTech Products, Ryan and Erica McVeigh to discuss the importance of implementing UV spectrum lighting in not just your Reticulated pythons enclosures, but ALL your reptiles! Watch our episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYvy79y8R0vvpBDwm6uRwg Join Our Patreon www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge SPONSORSHIPS Stewart Designs SDidentity.com VivTech Products VivTechProducts.com PROMOCODE: reticlounge23 for 15% off --- Support t...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 23
This week, Lucas and Nathan sit down with new reticulated python keeper, Chad Harsch of Harsch Reptiles in the first installment of the "New Keeper" series! Dont forget to watch all of our videos on YouTube and LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/COMMENT https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlounge8831/featured Become a Lounger and join our Patreon! www.Patreon.com/TheReticLounge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-bagnara2/support...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 22
Happy New Years Everyone!! On the last episode of 2022, Lucas and Nathan Recap some of their favorite episodes and talk about what is in store for 2023! Come be a lounger and join our Patreon Today www.Patreon.com/TheReticLounge DONT FORGET TO WATCH EACH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYvy79y8R0vvpBDwm6uRwg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-bagnara2/support...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 21
On this episode, Lucas and Nathan talk about the pros and cons of keeping male vs. female reticulated pythons! This episode will help you make the right decision if you have been asking yourself this question! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-bagnara2/support
Dec 23, 2022•27 min•Ep. 20
What are the ins and outs of finding the perfect mentor? Lucas and Nathan discuss what to look for and what to avoid when searching for someone to guide you through your reticulated python keeping/breeding journey! Do not forget to watch our episode on our youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYvy79y8R0vvpBDwm6uRwg Join our Patreon community for early access to our episodes, additional content, and our amazing Retic Lounge Discord Community www.patreon.com/TheReticLounge --- Suppor...
Dec 16, 2022•31 min•Ep. 19
This episode Lucas and Nathan talk about breeding introductions for reticulated pythons! Early Access and live Zoom Meetings for Patreon members | Join the Lounge Today! www.Patreon.com/TheReticLounge Watch our episodes on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thereticlounge8831 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-bagnara2/support
Dec 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 18
