{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Retic Lounge","title":"Episode 140: LOCALITY SPOTLIGHT: KAROMPA ISLAND","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5161,"description":"Episode 140 – Locality Spotlight: Karompa with Jon Edwards\nIn this episode of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan are joined by longtime locality keeper and enthusiast Jon Edwards to shine a light on one of the most obscure and intriguing island forms in the Retic world: Karompa. Tucked away in the Sulawesi region of Indonesia, the Karompa Retic has sparked curiosity and debate for years—but few have worked with them as extensively as Jon.\nTogether, they dive into what sets this locality apart: from its uniquely cryptic patterning and reduced size to the ongoing questions surrounding its origins and classification. Jon shares his firsthand experience working with these animals, breeding them, and navigating the myths that still surround this rare island population.\nThis is a deep cut for the locality lovers, the lineage chasers, and anyone fascinated by the unexplored corners of the Retic map.\nFollow the Hosts:\n• Nathan – @katz_reptiles (https://www.instagram.com/katz_reptiles)\n• Lucas – @lab_exotics (https://www.instagram.com/lab_exotics)\nSponsored by:\n• Cold Blooded Cafe (Code: REPTILELOUNGE20)\n• AEstoney\n• VivTech Products (Code: RETICLOUNGE23)\n• Heartland Reptiles\n• Reptile Husbandry Designs (Code: TRL10)\nSupport USARK & USARK FL:\n• USARK Membership (https://usark.org/memberships/)\n• USARK Florida (https://usarkfl.org/)\nIf you’re into island localities, rare Retics, or deep-dive reptile conversations—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/necT7sDFgIp0TbdDah5tDkZq8JWydHDj1rsXb_-CPt8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5ODE1LzE3MDgw/Mzc1NTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}