Episode 120: Acquiring Adult Reticulated Pythons – With Alex Koppa
In this episode, we sit down with our friend Alex Koppa to dive into his unique journey in the reptile hobby. From his early experiences with wildlife to his growing passion for reptiles, Alex shares the story of what led him to work with large adult reticulated pythons.
We explore the challenges and rewards of acquiring mature retics, including the adjustments required in husbandry, handling, and building trust with these powerful and intelligent animals. Alex also discusses the lessons he’s learned along the way and his insights on what it takes to responsibly keep these majestic snakes.
This episode is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone considering adding adult reticulated pythons to their collection or just wanting to understand more about these impressive creatures.
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Tune in to hear Alex’s fascinating journey and his passion for these incredible animals!
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Welcome to The Retic Lounge!
The Retic Lounge is a podcast that aims to bring the reticulated python community together and provide a supportive community for new keepers and aspiring breeders. Our episodes will bring our listeners in depth information on husbandry, breeding, discussions on locality retics and their sizes, as well as fun interviews with new and established keepers and breeders. We will also host live Q&A episodes brought to us by our awesome Patreon Members.
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