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A journey across the UK as we chat to some of the best breeders in the country, and introduce some of the new guys hoping to make their mark!

Tom Woolf


    • Mar 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 34m AVG DURATION
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    Will Moroz - Royal Canadian Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 85:31


    Come and join me as I sit down with one of the premier ball python breeders , and all round nice guy, Mr Will Moroz.  Will has been running RCR as a full time business for a number of years now, and has some of the most unique animals around.  Listen to his journey here, as he details his passions for wildlife and reptiles from an early age, and see how he scaled up to the level he is at today.  Youll love this one !   

    Syclones - Grant & Jordan Cane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 72:21


    We are back!  Join me as I catch up with the father/son duo, Grant & Jordan Cane, who have taken the ball python world by storm recently, with some incredible additions to their growing collection!    Working with some of the hottest genetics and combos going, they are sure to produce mind blowing results! Listen as they share their experiences and views so far, and delve into what they have planned for the future!  Huge thanks to the sponsors for this year, Syclones, JVK Racks and Reptiles, SWR Shipping, Prague Morphs, and none other than Cltch! 

    Dr Ben Morrill of Rare Genetics Inc

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 64:43


    In this episode, the Shed Skin Scientist, Dr Ben Morrill of RGI joins me to discuss all things shed testing!  We touch on how RGI established themselves and became the market leader in the shed testing scene, and how shed testing is changing the way we breed the amazing animals.  Of course, we have to touch on the topic of the infamous DG A/B/C fiasco, and how data has proven differently along the way.  If youre in the UK and want to shed test your animals for the latest genes with RGI, then head on over to Cltch.io and create an account today! 

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    Devon & Tereza of Prague Morphs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 96:35


    Join me as I sit down with the guys at Prague Morphs, and talk about all things royal pythons.  Prague Morphs are fairly new to the scene, but have made a HUGE impact already, and are already producing cutting edge clutches, time after time!  Serious thought and investment has paved the way for them, and big things are about to happen!  You dont want to miss this one!   

    Chris Eaton of Snakes and the Fatman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 75:29


    Join me, as I finaly get to sit down and chew the fat with Chris of Snakes and the Fatman/The Fatman Nation fame.  Chris' show goes from strength to strength year after year, and he was instrumental in helping me establish and create my very own reptile podcast.  With 30 years experience in reptiles and nearly a decade of podcasting under his belt, it was great to get Chris' unique perspective and outlook on the ball python game.  Sit back, relax and enjoy!   

    Justin Kobylka of Kinova

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 64:14


    You dont want to miss this one!    This episode doesnt really need any introduction, as you can see from the title!    Come and take a listen to the best in the business talk about changing his love and passion for reptiles, in to a hugely successful career, and get his take on what it takes to be successful now!     

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    Chris Applin of Rare Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 78:14


    This is a somewhat self indulgent episode, as we take a break from Ball Pythons and head in to the world of tree monitors.  Chris has been involved with reptiles from a young age, and now keeps and breeds some fantastic Tree monitor species, along with a few other little projects.  Listen to Chris' take on the hobby, his experiences and journey so far, and see what excitement the future holds for Chris. As always a huge thanks to all the sponsors for making this series possible !    JVK Racks & Reptiles, Scott Wilkinson Reptiles/SWR Shipping, Eves Temptations Creations/Royal Pythons, World of Exotics, Wildracks & Andrea Lupardini Design!    Head on over to their social media pages for exclusive content and discounts! 

    Responsible Reptile Keeping (Tony Wigley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 102:11


    This is a must watch/listen!    Tony is the founder of Responsible Reptile Keeping, one of the driving forces behind promoting the hobby, the industry,the indivuduals and the businesses in a positive light across multiple media platforms, whilst refuting the false claims of those trying to force the reptile keeping industry into a closure.  Tony has worked in the reptile trade for numerous years, but also has a wealth of media experience too, combining those to create the Responsible Reptile Keeping brand.  RRK needs all of our support!  Pricing and plans can be found at the following ...... Responsible Reptile Keeping   As always this show would not be possible without the support of all of the sponsors for 2024   Sian at Eves Temptations  Eve's Temptations Creations (evestemptations.co.uk)   Jay at JVK Racks & Reptiles  JVK Reptiles & Racks (jvkreptilesandracks.co.uk)   Scott at Scott WIlkinson Reptiles / SWR Shipping  Home - SWR Shipping   Darran / Liam / Toby at Wildracks HOME | Wildracks   Dan at World of Exotics (Wirrall) World of Exotics | #1 Store for exotic animals in North West England   Andrea Lupardini Graphic Design AL Graphic Design

    Eric Bynum of D.A.M Cave Creations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 76:04


    Join me as I sit down with a good friend, and a local breeder to myself Mr Eric Bynum.    Eric has been keeping reptiles since his early years in USA, and has kept several different species, along with a fair few tarantulas too. Sit back, relax and listen to Eric talk about his time and experiences with the hobby, the differences for him between the US/UK scene, and his take on some of the more unknown and unworked genes.    HUGE thanks to the sponsors this year for their continued support and a massive welcome to those who are just joining this year!  Sponsoring this year are :  JVK Racks & Reptiles https://www.jvkreptilesandracks.co.uk/ Eves Temptations Royal Pythons / Creations  https://www.evestemptations.co.uk/ World of Exotics (10% Discount with the code "WR10") https://www.worldofexotics.co.uk/ Wildracks https://www.wildracks.co.uk/ Scott Wilkinson Reptiles / SWR Shipping  https://swrshipping.com/ The A.R.C  https://www.amphibianandreptileclub.co.uk/ Andrea Lupardini Design https://linktr.ee/andrealupardinidesign?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fc5be5eb-7a40-46af-bdbe-0b0e403db4f6

    2023 - A Royal Round-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 72:27


    Something a little different in this first episode of a brand new season of the podcast.    Apologies for keeping you all waiting so long !    Im joined by Darran Hughes, Eddie Ford, and Eric Bynum as we give our take on the past year and its events, and take a look at some of the other news coming out of the reptile hobby.    HUGE thanks to the sponsors this year for their continued support and a massive welcome to those who are just joining.  Sponsoring this year are :  JVK Racks & Reptiles https://www.jvkreptilesandracks.co.uk/ Eves Temptations Royal Pythons / Creations  https://www.evestemptations.co.uk/ World of Exotics (10% Discount with the code "WR10") https://www.worldofexotics.co.uk/ Wildracks https://www.wildracks.co.uk/ Scott Wilkinson Reptiles / SWR Shipping  https://swrshipping.com/ The A.R.C  https://www.amphibianandreptileclub.co.uk/ Andrea Lupardini Design https://linktr.ee/andrealupardinidesign?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fc5be5eb-7a40-46af-bdbe-0b0e403db4f6

    Jay Mitchell of JVK Racks & Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 96:35


    Join me on this episode, where I get to sit down with a friend of mine, Mr Jay Mitchell of JVK Racks & Reptiles.  Jay has been making some of the best racks available in the UK for some years now, and recently has launched the new stainless steel collection, and the incredible JVK display cases.  He has dipped his toe into the world of reptiles and royals over the years, but now he is diving in the deep end!  Come and listen to the evolution of JVK Racks & Reptiles, and lets see whats in store for the future. 

    Bob Vu of Bob's Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 91:49


    I finally got the chance to sit down with Bob over the summer, and talk about his journey in to reptiles, his expereinces and his viewpoint on so many different things related to the industry and hobby.  Bob's journey is one that most people aspire to follow, from being a small breeder with big dreams, to being on of the most recognisabe faces in the game today. Hear how he accomplished all of this, and more in this episode.  Bob is also one of the nicest, most sincere guys you will have the pleasure of meeting, so hopefully you enjoy this one as much as i did! 

    MJ's Pythons & The ARC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 105:19


    Listen in as I sit down with Marv & J of MJ's Pythons , as we talk about their time and experience in the hobby so far, the myriad of species they keep, and whats next for them.  We are also joined by Jake Mitchell of PythonJunkie, to discuss all things ARC related. These guys talk about creating, developing and updating the show ahead of their latest installment. I hope you guys enjoy!  

    Andy Fagan of Rogue Constrictors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 87:26


    Here we are, Ep21 , featuring Andy Fagan of Rogue Constrictors and Alex Quincey of QPythonsEssex.  Recorded on location at Andy's impressive new snake facility, it was great to sit down and chew the fat with 2 friends, while enjoying some food and beers at Andy's.  Listen to their experiences and their journeys so far, and see what projects and plans are in the pipeline!    As always, a huge shout out to the sponsors for this year.... Scott Wilkinson Reptiles, Living Art Ball Pythons, Eve's Temptations, World of Exotics and Wildracks. Without your support none of this would be possible! 

    Amad Osman of Ozzy Boids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 73:24


    Welcome back to another brand new episode!  This is one that Ive been looking forwrd to, for a long long time !  Join me as I sit down with one of the leading names in the game, Mr Ozzy Boids. Ozzy has been a pioneer in the hobby, creating some of the most beautiful and unique masterpieces we have seen, with his combinations hoping to be recreated years after, all around the world.  Listen in as he tells us about the origin of the Orange Dream, how he works out pairings and breeding schedules, and just to get a glimpse into the mind of a genius.  As always a huge thanks to all of the sponsors for supporting me on this amazing journey, please go and check them out on social media and show some love! Be sure to take advantage of the special podcast only offers and promo discount codes available!  Ashlie @ Living Art Ball Pythons The Boys @ Wildracks Dan @ World of Exotics Wirral Sian @ Eves Temptations and of course Scott @ Scott Wilkinson Reptiles.   

    Rob Hird of Quality Captives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 83:40


    Join me as I sit down with Rob Hird of Quality Captives, a small scale breeder, who is working with some of the hottest genes and projects around at the moment!  Rob gives us some insight into his reptile keeping journey, and the many species he has kept, as well as a glimpse into how he picks and chooses his next big investment animals.  Head on over to his social media pages and see what he has going on! @qualitycaptives.   

    Gary Morris of GM Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 96:30


    Whats up guys?! Something a little different on this episode of the podcast, ive decided to mix it up a little and ventured into the world of other reptile species!  Join me, as I sit down with Gary Morris of GM Reptiles, one of the most respected and well known colubrid breeders in the UK, probably Europe and maybe even worldwide! Hes producing cutting edge Hognoses each and every season, and has some fantastic other colubrid species too!  Sit back, relax and enjoy Gary's story! 

    Tony Crawley Uros R Us / BallPythonsRUs & CBR Reptilez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 116:08


    In this episode I get the chance to sit down with one of the original ball python guys from yesteryear! Tony Crawley has been involved in ball pythons since the early days, produced some worlds first and seen the market change several times! Hear his take on the ball python scene, and why he decided to venture into and concentrate on other species at this precise moment in time!  Im also joined by Chris from CBR Reptilez, who discusses his projects and plans, amongst other things! 

    Gareth Hunt of Clean Balls UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 74:48


    Join me as I sit down with Gareth and learn about his reptile journey from how he started to where he is today.  We discuss everything from breeding projects, to market trends and market corrections, and hear what Gareth thinks are the keys to being successful in the hobby.  In a slight change to regular programming, there is no new breeder segment this month, but rest assured, the segment will return next month! 

    Rob Nash of Royal Blue Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 110:31


    Join me as I sit down with a good friend, Mr Rob Nash of Royal Blue Reptiles.    We discuss everything from Rob's start in the hobby, to market corrections and genetic shed testing, as well as touching on the exciting projects that he is working on right now.  We are also joined by Candymania and Tuppers Reptiles in the New Breeder segment, in this all Peterborough episode!  As always a huge thanks to the sponsors for  their continued support this year!  Don't forget to give these guys a follow, along with subscribing/liking/following to the podcast on all social media platforms! 

    Scott Maskell and Lee Vel of New Gene Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 95:09


    Welcome back to another episode!  This time round we are joined by Scott and Lee, more commonly known as New Gene Balls. Two funny guys, with a god few years behind them in the hobby, sharing their passion together. Listen to some of the stories and wisecracks they have to tell along the way!  We are also joined by Ben Morgan of The SnakeHut in the New Breeder section, and hear about his background and his venture in to breeding royals so far.  As always a huge thanks to the sponsors, Wildracks, Living Art Ball Pythons, Eves Temptations, Scott Wilkinson Reptiles, and World of Exotics! 

    Darran Hughes of Neighbours Constrictors 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 83:06


    Join me as I sit down with one of my closest friends, Darran from NC13. Listen as he talks about his experiences in the hobby, his inspirations and much much more.  We are also joined by Nobby from Nobby Jay Royals in the New Breeder segment.  A huge thanks to the sponsors for their support heading in to 2023, check them out at : @wildracks_ @livingartballpythons @scottwilkinsonreptiles @worldofexoticsltd @evestemptationscreations/@evestemptationsroyalpythons Keep listening for exclusive offers and podcast specials from the sponsors! 

    Gavin Adkins of Balls2U

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 98:20


    A much requested episode!   Join me as I sit down with Gav, on the eve of the first B2U Breeders meeting, as we touch upon Gav's journey to where he is today, get his take on the current state of the hobby and see whats in store for Balls2U in the future.  We are also joined by Noah and Ben of Rocky Ridge Reptiles in the New Breeder segment.   

    Tayler Knight of TK Constrictors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 90:19


    In this episode, we sit down with Tayler Knight of TK Constrictors and get to know his entry into, and progression through the hobby , along with sharring his thoughts on the hobby right now.  We are also joined by Michael Cockram of MKR Recessives in the New Breeder Segment 

    Sian Landon of Eves Temptations Royal Pythons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 98:34


    Join us as we chat to Sian from Eves Temptations about her journey in the hobby so far, what its like to be a female in a male dominated hobby, along with talking about her projects and her printing venture too.  Im also joined by Mike Mathieon of Python Imagery in the New Breeder segment.

    Paul Milner of Urban Constrictors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 95:30


    Join us as we travel up to the North to chat with Paul Milner of Urban Constrictors, and hear about how he started and what fuels him to succeed in the present day.  We are also joined by 3 new breeders, from the Urban Constrictors patreon, in the New Breeder Segment.

    Eddie Ford of Sunbury Serpents

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 89:19


    In this episode we talk to Eddie Ford of Sunbury Serpents about his journey in the reptile hobby so far and his plans for the future.    We also hear from Steve Attewell of HydraKing Exotics in the New Breeder segment.  Massive thanks to the show sponsors Wildracks, Clubmoor Reptiles and The South West Constrictors.   

    The South West Constrictors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 94:57


    In this episode I am joined by one of the show sponsors, the guys from the South West Constrictors, Chris, Ryan, Darren and Max. Hear about how they came up with an idea to start their own breeders meeting, and the future of the show! We are also joined by Chris from New Ferry Pythons in the New Breeder section. 

    Ross Mckee of R.McKee Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 115:35


    Welcome back!  Episode 6 already!  Come and listen to one of the nicest guys in the hobby Mr Ross Mckee talk about his experiences and journey so far.  We are joined by James and Caz of Dovorian Family Reptiles in the New Breeder segment also. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

    Darren Stares of Boss Royals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 114:01


    Sit down and relax as I sit down and talk with Darren Stares of Boss Royals. This guy has one of the best collections in the UK, with mind blowing animals in every rack. Hes also one of the nicest guys in the hobby too! We also hear from Benn Mcintyre over at BennsBalls in the New Breeder segment. 

    Chris Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 72:25


    In this episode, Chris talks openly about the issues and the legality surrounding the IHS Doncaster shows being forced to close after the June show. Take a listen, think about what is being said, and lets band together to support the hobby in its entirety. 

    Gareth Hughes of Royal Connections and Lee Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 94:41


    In this episode we hear from Gareth Hughes of Royal Connections UK. He delves in to his entry into reptiles and royals and his late progression into recessive morphs.  Lee Davis of Enhanced Morphs is our guest in the New Breeder Segment sponsored by the South West Constrictors. Again a huge thanks to the other sponsors too, go and check out their socials! Ridgeway Exotics Wildracks Clubmoor Reptiles.

    Scott Wilkinson Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 161:19


    Join me as we hear from Scott Wilkinson, who shares some of his knowledge and experience after 30 years in the reptile hobby. We talk scaling up, market crashes and dealing with a massive collection! We are also joined by Owen of Urban Empire Reptiles in the New Breeder segment. 

    Tony Gayter of Alto Pythons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 131:05


    In this episode we hear from Tony Gayter of Alto Pythons, and Dan Murray of Royal Genetix joins us in the New Breeder Segment. Massive thanks to the sponsors of the podcast,  WildRacks Ridgeway Clubmoor Reptiles South West Constrictors

    Dave Davies of New Venture Ball Pythons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 131:48


    Welcome to the very first episode, where we hear from one of the pioneers of the UK hobby, Mr Dave Davies. We are also joined by Laura Blockley in the new breeder segment.  I hope you enjoy @thatwoolfieroyalspodcast

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