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Reptile Rejects

Reptile Rejects
Carpet Pythons
Herpetoculture
Pythons
Reptile Shows
Breeding Techniques
Evolution
Breeding Pythons
Breeding Practices
Reptile Care
Diamond Pythons
Python
Alterna
Colubrid Snakes
Australia
Canada
Reproduction
Incubation Techniques
Reptile Imports
Garter Snakes
Serpentovirus

A podcast on the lesser-known species, and individuals of herpetocultures past and present. Hosted by Dominic Carbonneau and Michael Gillon.

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Shan and Dom are joined by Warren this week to chat, genetics, pythons and some boas. We hope you enjoy!

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In this show Dom and Shan chat with Codyjoe of the Reptile Shop Red Deer, about a variety of topics including his recent Corallus success.

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Warren Booth
Genetics researcher studying reptile reproduction and insecticide resistance
Episode: #67- Dr. Warren Booth Returns
Codyjoe McEwen
Breeder of Emerald Tree Boas
The Reptile Shop Red Deer
Episode: #65-Emerald Tree Boas with Codyjoe
Scott Borden
Veteran reptile breeder, Morelia and carpet python hobbyist
Independent breeder
Episode: #62-Scott Borden
Nick Mutton
Leading Carpet Python and Antaresia breeder, author/expert
Carpet Pythons/Antaresia breeder
Episode: #61-Nick Mutton Returns
Patrick Holmes
Owner of Arboreal Obsession, breeder of chondros, carpet pythons, and arboreal vipers
Arboreal Obsession
Episode: #59-Patrick Holmes of Arboreal Obession
Bill Stegall
Owner, Phoenix Reptiles; green tree and condor heritage breeder
Phoenix Reptiles
Episode: #58- Bill Stegall of Phoenix Reptiles
Riley Jamison
Carpet Python enthusiast and breeder
Riley's Reptiles (implied)
Episode: #56-Riley's Reptile's Returns
Justin Julander
Herpetology expert and reptile collector/breeder
Australian Addiction Reptiles
Episode: #54- Justin Julander 2.0
Keith McPeek
Legend of herpetoculture, guest on this episode
Independent reptile breeder/keeper
Episode: #53-Keith McPeek

Hosts

Dominic Carbonneau
Reptile keeper and breeder who leads interviews and discussions on snakes and breeding.
Shan Melanson
Reptile keeper and breeder who shares breeding projects and husbandry experience.
Michael Gillon

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#67- Dr. Warren Booth Returns
Q: So, Partho babies tend to not thrive and not do very well. Why would androgen do better or tend to thrive?
Booth says androgenetic offspring may retain more genetic diversity because they are thought to form from two sperm, while parthenogenesis produces offspring with very low genetic diversity. He notes that the evidence is limited and outcomes vary.
#67- Dr. Warren Booth Returns
Q: What's a phenotype, what's a genotype?
A genotype is the genetic information coded in an animal's DNA; its phenotype is the observable result of that genotype interacting with the environment.
#65-Emerald Tree Boas with Codyjoe
Q: How long was the gestation from ovulation to birth, and what signs indicate readiness to breed?
From ovulation to birth was about 160 days for Brazilians, with the process marked by distinct swelling, ovulations, and subsequent post-ovulation sheds; breeders monitor sheds and body condition to time breeding windows.
#65-Emerald Tree Boas with Codyjoe
Q: What was your starting point with emeralds, and how did you acquire wild-caught stock?
The guest explains starting with a long-established female and a male that came through a friend who initially got them wild-caught; they quarantined for extended periods and emphasized humidity and careful acclimation as key to eventual breeding success.
#62-Scott Borden
Q: What is your view on labeling and morph terminology in carpets?
Scott emphasizes tracing lineage and avoiding vague terms like pure; he argues for locality-based definitions and warns against misleading labels that inflate prices or misrepresent genetics.

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Long-form, informal conversations about reptile keeping and herpetoculture, with a particular focus on snake husbandry, breeding, genetics, and the realities of running small breeding operations. Regular hosts Dominic Carbonneau and Shan Melanson share their own breeding projects and candid experience, while guest conversations bring in established breeders and keepers to discuss specialized species, practical care, incubation, animal welfare, and the economics and ethics of the trade.

The distinctive appeal is its mix of detailed, hands-on advice and unpolished community talk: technical discussions of lineages and breeding methods sit alongside stories from reptile expos, shipping challenges, market shifts, and the hosts' own successes an... more

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