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Morelia pythons radio

366 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratings

A talk show that focuses on the keeping, breeding and current events of the world of morelia and other pythons of the world

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Episodes

The MPR hangout episode.

February 23, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 162 MB

In this episode, Eric and Owen are hanging out talking about their breeding season and what's going on in the Morelia world. Rob Stone joins us for the second half of the episode. We do this type of episode about once a month. We stream it on our Youtube channel, so if you want to catch it live, be sure to like and subscribe. Our Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ @MPR Network on FB and IG. Email: Info@moreliapyth...

The Complete Knob-Tailed Gecko with Justin Julander

February 16, 2021 16:30 - 2 hours - 123 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Justin Julander to talk about his new book, The Complete Knob Tailed Gecko.  Check out Justin's website to order your copy: http://www.australianaddiction.com     Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ @MPR Network on FB and IG. Email: [email protected]   Follow Eric: @ EB_Morelia on FB and IG Follow Riley: @ Riley's_Reptiles on FB and IG Follow Lucas:@ Centralian_exot...

The Natural History Series: The Rough Scaled Python

February 12, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

In this episode, we talk about the natural history of the Rough Scaled Python (Morelia carinata). We discuss the story of how this snake came into captivity and some of the unique behaviors of this amazing snake. Morelia Python Radio

Field Herping w/ Mike Pingleton from The So Much Pingle Podcast.

February 02, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Pingleton from the So Much Pingle Podcast. This was recorded over our year-end break. We talk about Mike's podcast, herping, his book "The Field Herping Guide.", and some of the amazing places he has visited herp. Morelia Python Radio  

MPR's Herp History Ep#1 Keith Mcpeek

January 26, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

We promised new things for 2021! We are starting a new series on Morelia Python Radio called Herp History. We hope to document through the podcast the history of herpetoculture. The people that paved the way for the hobby today.  In this first episode of the series, we are talking with Keith Mcpeek. Keith has to be one of the most genuine people I know. He has a passion for not just reptiles but animals in general. We talk about his journey with reptiles from the beginning to the present day...

MPR is Back!

January 12, 2021 05:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

In this episode, we kick off season 10!  This episode is just Eric and Owen talking about plans for MPR and the MPR netowrk in 2021.  We did also kicked off our first MPR live stream. We will be doing live streams for the shows with just Eric and Owen on our new Youtube page. You can subscribe to the channel here.  MPR Network Website: Morelia Python Radio        

MPR Holiday Special- Nipper Reed reads a section from the Complete Carpet Python

December 17, 2020 23:00 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this quick episode, Nipper Reed reads an expert from the Complete Carpet Python by Nick Mutton and Justin Julander.   

The 2020 MPR Holiday Show.

December 15, 2020 23:00 - 3 hours - 210 MB

In this episode, we close out the 2020 MPR season. We have the annual airing of grievances and hit on some of the highlights of 2020. Thank you to everyone that supports the show. We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season. We will be back @ the beginning of January with a brand new season and some cool show ideas.

Bryan Hayes of VVS Exotics joins us for some Morelia talk.

December 03, 2020 00:30 - 2 hours - 151 MB

We are joined by Bryan Hayes of VVS Exotics. Bryan is somewhat new to the hobby and has made some amazing additions to his collection, which is focused on Morelia and Pituophis. We talk about his future pairings and his approach to the hobby and keeping/breeding.  Morelia Python Radio

9 Years of MPR!

November 24, 2020 00:00 - 3 hours - 179 MB

In this episode, we are celebrating 9 straight years of MPR. It has been an amazing journey, and over the years, we have learned so much, and hopefully, you have as well. As always, a big thanks to all of the guests that have spoken to and a big thanks to all of the listeners that have supported us through the years. As we go into the 10th year of MPR, we will be changing things up a bit and hopefully take MPR to the next level. Special thanks to Rob Stone for putting all of these clips toget...

Carpet Pythons with Dominic Carbonneau

November 17, 2020 21:00 - 3 hours - 172 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Dominic Carbonneau of Doms Reptiles. We are talking about carpet pythons and some of the differences between the US hobby and the Canadian hobby. We get into Dominic's approach to keeping, breeding, and some of the projects that he is working on. Morelia Python Radio.        

Chondros, Carpets and Blackheads w/ Francis Pringle.

November 03, 2020 20:30 - 3 hours - 170 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Francis Pringle (aka The Other Buddy) of Stoney Creek Captives to talk about gtps, carpets, and blackheads. We hit on some dicey topics like designers, crosses, and localities. We talk about his coastal carpet python projects along with his recent addition of Blackheaded pythons.       

One on One with Eric and Owen

October 27, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

In this episode, it is just Eric and Owen talking snakes, passions and throwing out some ideas and thoughts into the universe.   Morelia Python Radio      

Lucas Lee of Centralian Exotics

October 20, 2020 21:30 - 3 hours - 167 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Lucas Lee of Centralian Exotics. We discuss his collection, future projects, youtube, and much more. Check us out : Morelia Python Radio Check out our Merch: T-spring store Check out Lucas: Centralian exotics      

2021 MPR calendar contest winners with Rob Christian

October 13, 2020 18:30 - 2 hours - 143 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Rob Christian, RobCreepingitReal, the winner of the 2020 MPR calendar contest, to help us reveal the winners of the 2021 MPR calendar contest and chat with us about his podcast, collection, and his job @ NERD.  Check out the winners here. MoreliaPythonRadio          

The Breeding Pythons Session #7

October 01, 2020 21:30 - 3 hours - 181 MB

In this episode, we are talking about breeding carpets and other pythons. We do this episode each year to share some of the things that we have learned from the last year. We will discuss the new species that we bred and we talk about some of the new species that we hope to breed in the upcoming season. www.moreliapythonradio.net Riley's video on MI https://youtu.be/xVEuZGp6K8o      

Eric and Owen- Breeding plans and Herping

September 23, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 109 MB

In this episode, Eric and Owen discuss their thoughts on this upcoming breeding season, some new pickups, and their recent herping trip to West Texas.      

Papuan Carpets and Photography with Carlos Oliveira

September 09, 2020 23:30 - 3 hours - 173 MB

Papuan Carpets and Photography with Carlos Oliveira In this episode, we are joined by Carlos Oliveira. We are talking about his amazing collection of Papuan carpet pythons. His collection is amazing and he has a passion for them. The other half of the show we talk about his amazing photography and he shares some tips to help you get some better photos. Check out his facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/endlessserpent/      

A Passion for Snakes with Craig Trumbower

August 31, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Craig Trombower to talk about his passion for snakes. Craig has written two books, "More Than Snake Hunting" and " Even More Than Snake Hunting." They are excellent books about his love of snakes. He shares some of the stories from a lifetime of herping. He was a great guest, and hopefully, he can inspire you to get out into the field and experience these fascinating animals doing what they do. Morelia Python Radio      

Reptile books, Herping and Diamond pythons.

August 18, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

In this episode, we are talking about our favorite Herp books. I think that books are often overlooked these days in the days of the internet where information is just a click away it can sometimes be hard to tell the good information from the bad. We share our favorites and ones that have influenced us. We also will talk about our past herping trip and a quick overview of caring for diamond pythons. Morelia Python Radio      

Luke Nettheim from Beaches Scaly Beasts.

August 11, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 106 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Luke Nettheim from Beaches Scaly Beast. We will be talking about his approach to keeping and breeding reptiles. He has some of the coolest setups, and We will talk about his approach to keeping his reptiles in naturalistic setups and some of the tips that he has to set them up successfully. Morelia Python Radio Luke's Links: youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ratattack2097          

Eric and Owen talking Calendar contest and Introducing the MPR network

August 06, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

In this episode, we are kicking off the 2021 calendar contest, updates on our 2020 season, and the MPR network. We talk about the next podcasts to join the MPR network.             

STUDENT OF THE SERPENT: Teaser episode

August 01, 2020 21:30 - 8 minutes - 7.08 MB

Here at MPR, we are launching another podcast called Student of the Serpent. In each episode, we will pick a species and dive deep into the natural history and how they evolved to live in some of the harshest environments on earth. The first episode is focused on the Woma Python (Aspidites ramsayi). Here are a few excerts from that episode.  

Short tails, White lips and Olive pythons with Dan Magano

July 28, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 144 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Dan Magano and we will be discussing his approach to keeping and breeding Short-tailed pythons, white-lipped pythons and we even hit on Olive pythons. Be sure to check out dan on Youtube here. Our Website      

Rainbow boas with Riley Jimison

July 21, 2020 21:30 - 2 hours - 140 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Riley Jimison of Riley's Reptiles to talk about Rainbow boas. They are an amazing species, and Riley discusses some of the misconceptions about them and gives good solid advice on successfully keeping them in captivity. They are not a beginner species, but they are not impossible, either. I think that if you are keeping Morelia and wanted to have something a bit different. Rainbow boas might be the fit. MPR website- here EB Morelia- here Rogue- here Riley...

CARPET CLIFF NOTES #5: Russian Tigers

July 18, 2020 21:30 - 29 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this episode of Carpet Cliff Notes, we are talking about the Russian Tiger line of coastal carpet pythons.   Morelia Python Radio- http://moreliapythnradio.net      

2020 breeding season updates with Eric and Owen

July 14, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 157 MB

In this episode, we are talking about our 2020 breeding season. We hit on the good and the bad.       

Knob tailed Geckos with Phil Wolf

July 07, 2020 12:30 - 3 hours - 173 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Phil Wolf to talk about knob tailed geckos. We talk about their care and tips for successfully breeding them in captivity. Phil also talks about some of his expierences with venomous, working with importers and much more.      

Hanging with Rob Stone

June 30, 2020 12:30 - 2 hours - 163 MB

In this episode, Owen is on vacation and I am joined by my good friend Rob Stone. We talk about a variety of topics from jags to herping Australia.    Check out our website: www.moreliapythonradio.net Email @ [email protected]        

Blackheads With Derek Roddy.

June 23, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 142 MB

In this episode, We welcome Derek Roddy back to the show to talk about his Blackheads and what he has been up to for the last couple of years since we last spoke to him.

The Papuan Carpet Python aka IJ roundtable

June 17, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 137 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Rob Stone, Riley Jimison, Chris Salemi, and Steven Katz. We discuss various topics about Papuan carpet pythons. https://www.moreliapythonradio.net

Australian Pythons w/ Wouter Kok.

June 09, 2020 20:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Wouter Kok from Morelia nl. We talk about Australian pythons and some of his herping adventures in the Northern Territory.   Wouter’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Morelianl-261605330562826 ————— Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Morelia-Python-Radio-139564246404033   MPR Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/mpr-store-2

Peter Birch is back!

June 02, 2020 22:30 - 2 hours - 111 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Peter Birch from Critta Cam. We talk about diamond pythons, antaresia, shipping reptiles in Australia and much more.

Diamond Pythons and Imbricata w/ Scott Eipper.

May 26, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 140 MB

In this episode, we are joined by our good friend Scott Eipper, and we will be talking about his experiences with the Diamond python, Morelia spilota spilota, and the Southwestern carpet pythons Morelia imbricata. We will be talking about his experiences with keeping them outside and some of his observations with temps and some of the misconceptions about these snakes. Scott is always a wealth of knowledge, and his insights into Australian reptiles are priceless.   If you want to learn mo...

Scrubs and more with Dennis McNamara

May 19, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Dennis McNamara to discuss his recent clutch of scrub pythons that he hatched out along with some of the other species that he works with. Dennis has been successful with multiple species of snakes and he shares his thoughts on what he has done to have success with them. Morelia python radio

Breeding and Propagating Difficult Species for the Future of the Hobby Pt.2

May 12, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 141 MB

In this episode, we are continuing our talk about breeding and propagating difficult species with special guest Keith McPeek. We discuss the various approaches for working a difficult to breed species.  Morelia python radio

Breeding and Propagating Difficult Species for the Future of the Hobby.

May 05, 2020 19:30 - 3 hours - 170 MB

In this episode, we are talking about breeding and propagating difficult species with Scott Borden. We discuss the various approaches for working a difficult to breed species.  Morelia python radio

Coastal Carpets w/ Travis Johnson from Living Legless Reptiles

April 28, 2020 14:30 - 2 hours - 135 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Travis Johnson from Living Legless Reptiles. We are talking about his coastal carpet python projects and where he is taking them in the future. We also hit on some of the other species he keeps like Olives, Macklots and Boas.   We also are proud to be a sponsor of CritterCon Live. A virtual event on Saturday, May 2nd @ 5pm EST.  With over 100 minutes of reptile and amphibian talk. You can purchase tickets and find out more info here.

Roughies, Timors and Carpets with Eric and Owen

April 22, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 128 MB

In this episode, we are talking about Owen's recent success with getting rough scaled python eggs. We will talk about his approach to get him to get a clutch and where he wants to take the project going forward. We also hit on some of the current things that are going on in the world of Morelia. check out our website Morelia Python Radio

Carpet Python talk with Eric, Owen and Riley.

April 14, 2020 19:30 - 2 hours - 151 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Riley Jimison of Riley Reptiles and the Reptile Room Podcast. We hit on a variety of topics from how has the current state of the world affected your breeding season, what reptile shows will look like for the rest o 2020 and much more. Morelia Python Radio

Carpet Python Complex Series: Darwin carpet pythons

April 07, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

In this episode, we are talking about Darwin carpet pythons (Morelia spilota variegata). We will be hitting on natural history, hobby history, morphs, keeping, and breeding of these awesome subspecies of carpet pythons. Morelia Python Radio

Roy Stewart from Tierra de Morelia joins us.

March 31, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 147 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Roy Stewart from Tierra de Morelia. We talk about all his projects that he is working on along with some other Indo/Aussie species. We had a great time talking with him about all things Morelia. Check out Roy's collection @ Tierra de Morelia Check out our website @ Morelia Python Radio

Tom Weaver, Curator of Ectotherms at Denver Zoo

March 26, 2020 11:30 - 2 hours - 154 MB

In this episode Eric and Rob are joined by Tom Weaver, Curator of Ectotherms at Denver Zoo, to talk amphibian husbandry, fieldwork, and conservation including his work with Panamanian Golden Frogs (Atelopus zeteki), Andean Highland Frogs (Telmatobius sp.), and Boreal Toads (Anaxyrus boreas boreas). Additionally, we talk about his experiences in herpetoculture including a decade partnering with Rob on High Plains Herp. Tom’s Instagram is @zeteki1. Apologies for any audio issues on this one – ...

Eric and Owen- The end of the World and Reptiles

March 16, 2020 20:30 - 2 hours - 109 MB

In this episode, Eric and Owen catch up on things. We missed last week due to the craziness of the world at the moment but we are back with the latest in the world of Morelia.

Bloodlines and localities with Garrett Hartle

March 06, 2020 23:30 - 3 hours - 188 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Garrett Hartle from Reach Out Reptiles. All 7 Dwarf and SD localities Garrett works with currently comprise just 2 subspecies. As market demand has increased in recent years for these animals, more and more breeders are taking them on, and bring with them their own philosophies on what constitutes "pure bloodline" animals. Garrett was saying that the retic world, in general, is a bit behind and simpler in their breeding practices than other communities, such ...

Carpet talk with Eric and Owen

February 27, 2020 00:30 - 2 hours - 122 MB

In this episode, it is just Eric and Owen talking carpet pythons. We hit on some locality stuff, Russian tiger and some current events in the world of Morelia. Check out our website: www.moreliapythonradio.net Email @ [email protected] Morelia Pic of the Week- The MPR Community. EB Morelia Ebmorelia.com Rogue-Reptiles rogue-reptiles.com

Scrub Pythons with Steven Kush

February 22, 2020 20:00 - 2 hours - 143 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Steven Kush to talk about scrub pythons. We will talk about his approach to keeping and breeding them. We will hit on the different species and discuss all things scrub pythons. Check out our website: www.moreliapythonradio.net Email @ [email protected]

CARPET CLIFF NOTES- #4- THE HISTORY OF THE CITRUS TIGER LINE

February 17, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MB

In this episode of carpet cliff notes, we are talking about the history if the citrus tigers. Check out the supplementary blog here.    

Red Coastal Carpets w/ Erick Hernandez of Basuca's Ectotherms

February 11, 2020 20:30 - 2 hours - 145 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Erick Hernandez from Basuca’s Ecotherms and we will be talking about his red coastal projects along with his other coastal projects. Basuca’s Ectotherms Check out our website www.moreliapythonradio.net Email @ [email protected]   You can follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morelia_python_radio/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Morelia-Python-Radio-1395642464040334/

Morelia Huddle #2- Eric and Owen

February 07, 2020 23:30 - 2 hours - 116 MB

In this episode, we talk about the breeding season and some of the current happenings in the world of Morelia. Links Check out our website: www.moreliapythonradio.net Email @  [email protected] Morelia Pic of the Week- The MPR Community.   EB Morelia Ebmorelia.com [email protected]    Rogue-Reptiles rogue-reptiles.com