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It's literally been YEARS since we last spoke with Trace!  In this week's episode, we catch up with our friend, Trace Hardin, to hear all of the new things that have happened since we had him on last in the very early days of Reptile Talk!  From the new building to recent herp trips to the land of Oz... you don't want to miss this episode!   Find Trace online: https://www.hardinherpetologica.com https://www.instagram.com/hardinherpetologica Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel!   https://reptiletalk.buzzsprout.com ______________________________ Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES SAFE Quality Reptile Cages & Racks. Innovative housing solutions. Elevate your reptile-keeping game! **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox  _______________________________ RAGING RODENTS - Liberty Serving the Southeast US with quality, domestically produced feeder rodents and more!  Disabled Veteran Owned and Operated! Facebook:   / ragingrodentsliberty   _______________________________ KINGSNAKE.COM Kingsnake is making a comeback!   A platform full of herp history and knowledge for the serious keeper/hobbyist!  Website: www.kingsnake.com _______________________________ FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG  https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG

We’re so stoked to be sitting with Jon Poff this evening!  Jon recently took ownership of Kingsnake.com and his vision for the platform is very exciting!!  Tonight, we’ll be discussing all things Kingsnake, including the first national expo Kingsnakes attended in many years - the Pomona Reptile Super Show!  Don’t miss this!  Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel!  https://reptiletalk.buzzsprout.com ______________________________ Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES SAFE Quality Reptile Cages & Racks. Innovative housing solutions. Elevate your reptile-keeping game! **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox  _______________________________ RAGING RODENTS - Liberty Serving the Southeast US with quality, domestically produced feeder rodents and more!  Disabled Veteran Owned and Operated! Facebook:   / ragingrodentsliberty  _______________________________ KINGSNAKE.COM Kingsnake is making a comeback!   A platform full of herp history and knowledge for the serious keeper/hobbyist! Website: www.kingsnake.com _______________________________ FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG

Well, everyone, after a much-needed hiatus, we are back!!  In this episode, Rob and I will discuss what's been going on and what the plans are for Reptile Talk in 2026.  We're so excited to be back with you all!  Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube channel!  https://reptiletalk.buzzsprout.com ______________________________ Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES SAFE Quality Reptile Cages & Racks. Innovative housing solutions. Elevate your reptile-keeping game! **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox  _______________________________ RAGING RODENTS - Liberty Serving the Southeast US with quality, domestically produced feeder rodents and more!  Disabled Veteran Owned and Operated! Facebook:   / ragingrodentsliberty  _______________________________ KINGSNAKE.COM Kingsnake is making a comeback!   A platform full of herp history and knowledge for the serious keeper/hobbyist! Website: www.kingsnake.com _______________________________ FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG

Another fantastic National Reptile Breeders Expo has come and gone!  Rob and I are giving you some of the highlights, so if you missed the show, you definitely don’t want to miss the recap!  Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB AUDIO ONLY VERSION https://bit.ly/Listen2ReptileTalk

Rob and I are stoked to be sitting down with our friend Emilio Hernandez!  If you are a gecko lover, you won't want to miss this episode!  From crested geckos to cave geckos, Emilio has quite the collection!  We'll see ya Wednesday!   FIND Emilio on IG:     / nightfallexotics  Check out the GEC here: https://www.instagram.com/goniurosaurusenthusiast?igsh=cXI1bmo2eHluNTV6 Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB

Rob and I are stoked to be sitting down with our friend Allen Both again!  Allen is a lifelong reptile enthusiast whose passion for all things reptile is as clear today as it was back when he started!  Don't miss this episode!  FIND Allen on IG:   / majorleagueexoticpets    Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB AUDIO ONLY VERSION

Rob and I are stoked to be able to sit down and catch up with our buddy Ryan Martinez for this episode!  There’s so much to discuss since the last time we had him on the show - reptiles, travel, zoo work, and more!  This will be one you won’t wanna miss!!  FIND Ryan on IG:   / zookeeper_ryan  Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB AUDIO ONLY VERSION

It’s update time!  Join us as we do a deep dive into what’s in the incubator (or about to be) and how the season is shaping up thus far!  It’s gonna be a fun episode that you won’t want to miss! Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB

This is going to be a fun episode, as we sit down with Jeremy’s partner, Mark. He’s going to take us on his journey with reptiles with Jeremy. From never owning any, to being around hundreds seemingly overnight sounds pretty wild!  Don’t miss this episode!  FIND Mark on IG:   / sanpriest__  Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB

We are super excited to get the chance to circle back with our buddy Ed to discuss new hatchlings and more species he is working with!  This is an exciting time of year, and we can't wait to share the excitement with you!  Don't miss this episode!  FIND Ed on IG:   / komaraoutdoors  Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB

This week, we sit down with an epic husband and wife duo that has really made a significant name for themselves in the industry!  Will and Audra of Flawless Exotic Creations & Flawless Crested Geckos will be joining us to talk about their journey in reptiles, and how they’ve gotten to where they are today!  You won’t want to miss this episode!  FIND Will and Audra on IG:   / flawlesscrestedgeckos    / flawlessexoticcreations  Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG

We are so excited to be able to sit down and chat with Marcial Mendez from Red Mountain Herp!  Will be talking about his journey with reptiles, including the albino chondro, Amazon tree boas, and much more! You won’t wanna miss this! FIND Marcial on IG:   / redmountainherp  Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB

We are so stoked to be able to speak with Mikey Bustos this week!  His YouTube channel, AntsCanada, has nearly 6.5 million subscribers who have all been captivated by his amazing camera work showcasing his living vivaria, various ant colonies, and more!  We're going to be talking with him about his journey with animals, and other animals and what it takes to build some of these elaborate large-scale enclosures!  You won't want to miss this! FIND Mikey & Ants Canada on IG:   / mikeybustos    / antscanada  Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB

Rob and I are very excited to have the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Warren Booth!  If you like Corallus, then you've likely heard this name before!  Between Corallus, and Central American boa species - boa lovers, this one is for you!  FIND Dr. Warren Booth on IG:   / boabooth  Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB

On this episode, Rob and I are just chatting!  Updates on our collections, various topics within the community, and more!  Come on and hang with us, let’s geek about reptiles together! Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @usark_official FB - United States Association of Reptile Keepers FIND US ON IG https://bit.ly/ReptileTalkIG https://bit.ly/creepingitrealIG https://bit.ly/BMRIG FIND US ON FB https://bit.ly/ReptiletalkFB AUDIO ONLY VERSION https://bit.ly/Listen2ReptileTalk