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Reptile Rejects

Reptile Rejects
Herpetoculture
Carpet Pythons
Pythons
Reptile Shows
Evolution
Breeding Techniques
Breeding Pythons
Breeding Practices
Reptile Care
Diamond Pythons
Python
Alterna
Colubrid Snakes
Australia
Canada
Reproduction
Reptile Imports
Incubation Techniques
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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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
Randy Pegues
Owner/Breeder at Sto d a Carborals
Sto d a Carborals
Episode: #52-Randy Pegues of Stoic Arboreals
Adam Sehy
Host of The Expert and The Idiot
The Expert and The Idiot
Episode: #49 - Adam Sehy of The Expert and The Idiot

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Dominic Carbonneau
Host of the show, conducts interviews and leads conversations
Michael Gillon
Co-host, helps steer topics and participates in conversations

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#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.
#62-Scott Borden
Q: Do you think domestication changes breeding strategies for carpet pythons?
There's discussion about lazy keeping versus maintaining triggers; some believe domestication could lessen required triggers over generations, while others caution that species variability means no one-size-fits-all solution.
#62-Scott Borden
Q: What have you learned about breeding cycles and maternal incubation?
Lessons include keeping a male longer during savus incubations, not overfeeding jungles to avoid breeding issues, and appreciating the complexity and variability across species.
#62-Scott Borden
Q: How did you get into reptile keeping and what's your current focus?
Scott describes a 28-year journey starting with simple pets and evolving into a focus on Morelia, jungles, and white lips, with a passion for rare, uncommon snakes and bloodline work.
#61-Nick Mutton Returns
Q: Are pythons X, Y and X, Y in terms of sex chromosomes, and could there be parthenogenesis involved in some lineages?
The X/Y framework applies similarly to these pythons, and parthenogenesis is a possibility Nick has observed in some lines, though it often presents with health and life-expectancy concerns; genetic testing and lineage tracing are used to confirm suspected cases.

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A deep-dish look at reptile keeping with a focus on hands-on husbandry, genetics, and breeding across a wide range of species. Episodes frequently center on practical techniques for incubation, feeding, and housing, alongside debates about genetics, morphs, and lineages in popular and niche reptiles. Conversation tends to blend veteran experience with real-world logistics—como shipping, shows, pricing, and community collaboration—delivering both tactical how-tos and industry observations. The show stands out for its candid, personality-forward style and the way hosts pull in guest breeders and keepers to unpack the realities of scaling collections, navigating regulatory landscapes, and balancing passion with responsible stewardship. It like... more

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2. Morelia Python Radio
3. The Colubrid Corruption Podcast
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4. Bill Stegall
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7. Keith McPeek
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