Chondro Corner
by Herp Collectors Network
Latest episode
EP76 – Hitting It Hard: Smart Selections Starting Out
EP76 – Hitting It Hard: Smart Selections Starting Out
About this podcast
Chondro Corner dives into the fascinating world of green tree pythons with hosts Jen (Cigar City Exotics) and RO (RO's Reptiles), who alternate weekly to bring fresh perspectives and engaging discussions. Each episode features experienced guests sharing their knowledge, personal stories, and insights into these remarkable snakes' care, breeding, and unique qualities. Whether you're captivated by their vibrant beauty or intrigued by their care, Chondro Corner offers a platform to learn, connect, and grow as a green tree python enthusiast.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 76 episodes
- EP76 – Hitting It Hard: Smart Selections Starting Out · 1 h 7 minCaden 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 · 1 h 43 minA 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…
- EP74 – The Evolution of Chondro Shed Testing · 1 h 51 minRob 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.Subscribe…
- EP73 – Military Mondays: From Deployment to the Canopy · 2 h 28 minRo 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…
- EP72 – Growth & Success: Turning Enthusiasm Into Victories · 1 h 9 minPhil 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 · 1 h 13 minRO 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.Subscribe for…
- EP70 – Not Just Retics: Lessons on Chondros & Podcasting · 1 h 13 minPhil 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 a…
- EP69 – Military Mondays: From Deployments to Herpetology · 1 h 28 minRo 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 in-depth…
- EP68 – The Importance of Lineage: What Makes a Designer Chondro · 1 h 33 minPhil 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 the…
- EP67 – The Unintentional Host: Nido Testing & Beyond · 2 h 3 minSubscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsFollow RO from RO's Reptiles…
- EP66 – Military Mondays: Chondros, Camouflage & Controlled Chaos · 58 minSubscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsFollow RO from RO's Reptiles…
- EP65 – How Legacy Is Never Built Alone · 1 h 25 minSubscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsFollow RO from RO's Reptiles…
- EP64 – From Branch To Basics: Understanding Chondros · 2 h 22 minSubscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsFollow RO from RO's Reptiles…
- EP63 – Know Your Neo: ID’ing & Husbandry 101 · 1 h 16 minPhil 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 · 1 h 28 minIf 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 for more…
- EP61 – Chondros in the Ozarks: Quiet Evolution · 1 h 4 minSubscribe for more in-depth convos—only on the Herp Collectors Network.Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsFollow RO from RO's Reptiles…
- EP60 – 2025 Recap: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly · 1 h 13 minChondro 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, their…
- EP59 – Lessons Learned from First Chondro Clutch (Jen's Last Episode) · 1 h 4 minKeith 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 closes…
- EP58 – Military Mondays: Brother to Brother · 1 h 59 minRo 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, this…
- EP57 – What’s Next for Phil & Jen · 1 h 7 minPhil 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—only on…
