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4/16/25 CCR's Most Controversial Episode Ever!

In today’s episode, we have Zac and Clint getting into it over some of the hardest topics to talk about in the hobby in a rapid-fire style. Will they agree on everything and make it the most boring episode in CCR history? Or will they have to pull some punches to keep the peace?

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4/3/25 Colubrid Talk with Jessica Hare

In today’s episode, we have Jessica Hare on of Hare Hollow Farm and the Holdback Rack Podcast! She provides an interesting perspective that we don’t often get to see, and that is one of someone with their hands in both the academic and market worlds!

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Try to find "Systematics and natural history of the American milk snake, Lampropeltis triangulum, Kenneth L. Williams" here.

3/19/25 Large Colubrids with Steven Kush

In today’s episode, we are joined by Steven Kush to discuss the vast variety in his collection, then we focus in on a show favorite, the large colubrids.  Later in the episode, we go on to talk about some of the bigger topics in the hobby, such as UVB and feeder quality.

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3/5/25 Neotropical Bird Snakes with Roy Blodgett

In today’s episode, we are once again joined by Roy Blodgett to this time discuss a highly requested genus: Phrynonax, or the Neotropical Bird-eating Snakes. We cover the special care considerations required to keep the various species, as well as all the cool colors that can be found across Central/South America!

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Find "Snakes without Borders" here.

2/19/25 Rhino Rat Snakes with Rob Stone

In today’s episode, we are joined by the one, the only Rob Stone interviewed about this group's favorite snakes. History of rhinos in the US hobby, taxonomic issues, and husbandry are all covered! 

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Try to find "A Monograph of the Colubrid Snakes of the Genus Elaphe, Fitzinger" here.

2/5/25 Importing Reptiles with Josh Alder

In today’s episode, we are joined by Josh Alder to talk about the intricacies of dealing with importing reptiles. We discuss everything from how he got into importing, to preparing to receive shipments and setting up the animals to succeed through the stress of treatment.

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Find the Rossi books here!

1/22/25 Egyptian False Cobras with Kayla Martin

In today’s episode, we are again joined by Kayla as she becomes the first CCR three-peat guest! We recap the Pomona show, which Kayla was also at, then discuss a species that she is well known for her work with establishing in the US, the Egyptian False Cobra!

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Find the Fitch book here!

1/7/25 CCR Live Stream #1

In today’s episode, we are joined by Max as we recap the truly amazing year that was 2024. After reminscing on a year to remember, we move on and reveal what to expect from CCR in 2025! 

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12/28/24 Zac and Clint Hangout - Sterile and Nautralistic Enclosures

In today’s episode, we go over sterile setups and naturalistic setups, noting the benefits and detriments of both. As a special treat, we give a sneak preview into the format of a CCR Patreon Short.​

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12/11/24 Joe DiStefano of Colubrid Corruption Podcast

In today’s episode, we welcome back Joe DiStefano of the Colubrid Corruption Podcast. We go over the various rat snakes he works with. We discuss what it's like having a colubrid podcast of his own and how we work together as two separate shows to spread the best information, instead of competing for views.

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A link to Zac's student's paper: MDPI

11/27/24 All Things Milk Snake with Cole Grover

In this episode, our guest is Cole Grover and we discuss all things Milk Snake. We go well beyond care, and discuss the taxonomy of this cherished group of snakes that are frequently bred in herpetoculture. If you're a Milk Snake maniac, this episode is for you.

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11/13/24 Garter Snakes with Amy Zerkle

In this episode, we are joined by the better half of the Zerkle Reptile Company, Amy, to talk to us about garter snakes! These continue to gain in popularity and Amy walks us through care, particularly the little guys! We also learn about their unique and fascinating behaviors.

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10/31/24 Hognose with Jeff Galewood of JMG Reptiles

In this episode, we interview Jeff  on his care of Western Hognose Snakes, many morphs he brought to market, natural history, tricky feeders and more!

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10/16/24 Black Pines and Louisiana Pines with Michael Coone

In this episode, we interview Michael Coone who works solely with the federally endangered Black and Louisiana Pines. Learn how to care for these beauties, some Pit natural history, as well as what the permit system looks like to be able to acquire these remarkable animals!

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10/2/24 1st Annual Colubridfest Recap!

In this episode we are joined by Joe DeStefano (Meteoric Serpents and The Colubrid Corruption Podcast) and Kayla Martin (Infrared Reptiles) to discuss the long awaited COLUBRIDFEST! This was an amazing, one of a kind event and we can't wait for next year!

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9/19/24 Chinese and Taiwan Beauty Snakes with Zerkle Reptile Company

In this episode, we are joined by Rob Zerkle and deep dive into the world of beauty snakes with specific attention on Taiwains and Chinese Beauty Snakes. We talk morphs, husbandry, and a whole lot of herp industry history!

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9/3/24 The False Water Cobra Episode

In this episode, Clint interviews Zac (who literally wrote the book) on False Water Cobras. Learn tips, tricks, and how to be truly successful with these large colubroids!

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8/21/24 Pituophis with Jason Nelson

In this episode, we are joined by Jason Nelson to discuss Bulls, Gophers, and PInes! Jason talks about his planning methods, morphs he has brought to market, his breeding regiment, and several other nice pieces of Pit info!

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8/17/24 Corn Snake Morphs with Sarah Mohr

In this episode we are talking with Sarah Mohr, author of two corn snake mutation books, about various corn mutations. We talk about their histories which is so cool! Also... this was our very first episode with video!

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7/23/24 UVB with Steve Sotelo

In this episode, we talk to Exo Terra's very own Steve Sotelo about UVB lighting, the history of reptile lighting, the changing laws, and what the future holds!

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