Chondro Corner

EP76 – Hitting It Hard: Smart Selections Starting Out

Caden breaks down how to start strong in the chondro game by making smart, intentional picks early and avoiding the mistakes that slow most people down.Subscribe for more

EP75 – Amazon Tree Boa Legacy

A deep dive into the roots, influence, and lasting impact of Amazon tree boas, exploring the keepers, bloodlines, and passion that helped shape the arboreal side of the h

EP74 – The Evolution of Chondro Shed Testing

Rob breaks down how shed testing has evolved for chondros, what it means for the future of breeding decisions, and how it’s changing the way keepers approach genetics.Sub

EP73 – Military Mondays: From Deployment to the Canopy

Ro sits down with Jake to break down the journey from military service to working with arboreal species, and how discipline and experience translate into success with cho

EP72 – Growth & Success: Turning Enthusiasm Into Victories

Phil sits down with Nick to break down how passion turns into real results, covering the mindset, consistency, and decisions that drive growth and success in the reptile

EP71 – Keeping, Breeding & Selling Designer Carpet Pythons

RO sits down with Tony to break down what it really takes to keep, breed, and sell designer carpet pythons, from building quality animals to navigating the market.Subscri

EP70 – Not Just Retics: Lessons on Chondros & Podcasting

Phil sits down with Lucas to talk about expanding beyond retics into chondros while breaking down the lessons, mindset, and crossover between reptile keeping and building

EP69 – Military Mondays: From Deployments to Herpetology

Ro sits down with Adam to talk about the path from military deployments to the reptile world and how that journey ultimately led him into herpetology.Subscribe for more i

EP68 – The Importance of Lineage: What Makes a Designer Chondro

Phil sits down with Mark to break down why lineage matters in chondros and what truly separates a designer animal from the rest.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—only on

EP67 – The Unintentional Host: Nido Testing & Beyond

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EP66 – Military Mondays: Chondros, Camouflage & Controlled Chaos

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EP65 – How Legacy Is Never Built Alone

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EP64 – From Branch To Basics: Understanding Chondros

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EP63 – Know Your Neo: ID’ing & Husbandry 101

Phil and Alex break down how to correctly identify neonate chondros and set them up for success with practical, experience-based husbandry from day one.Subscribe for more

EP62 – Let’s Talk Carpondros: Hype, History & Husbandry

If you’re curious about Carpondros, already keeping them, or trying to separate myth from reality, this episode gives you the clarity most conversations skip.Subscribe fo

EP61 – Chondros in the Ozarks: Quiet Evolution

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EP60 – 2025 Recap: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Chondro Corner closes the year with a full breakdown of 2025 — the wins, the setbacks, and the lessons that hit hardest. Ro and Jen pull the curtain back on their season,

EP59 – Lessons Learned from First Chondro Clutch (Jen's Last Episode)

Keith joins Jen for a deep dive into what it’s really like producing your first chondro clutch—the challenges, surprises, and takeaways that shape better keepers. As Jen

EP58 – Military Mondays: Brother to Brother

Ro and Trav connect for a powerful, real conversation that goes beyond reptiles. From shared experiences in the military to navigating life and brotherhood after service,

EP57 – What’s Next for Phil & Jen

Phil and Jen sit down to talk about what’s ahead—new projects, fresh ideas, and where their passion for arboreals is taking them next.Subscribe for more in-depth convos—o