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Herp Collectors is a specialty snake breeder that offers investment quality morphs to innovative breeders who want a partner for their next project and beyond. Our mission is to share the excitement of reptiles through living art. We aim to bring people together to promote and preserve our hobby. To that end, join us as we chat with and learn from keepers, breeders and others in the reptile hobby.

  1. 4D AGO

    EP200 – Tough Lessons Learned in the Ball Python Game

    #BallPython #BallPythonBreeder #ReptileBusiness #ClutchConversations #HerpCollectorsNetwork #ReptileCommunity #SnakeBreeder #PassionToProfit📍 Clutch Conversations🔗 Powered by Herp Collectors Network🧡 Real ones only. Tap in and share the moment.A special thanks to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Clutch Conversations podcast! Show your appreciation by following them on social media and exploring their offerings – doing so helps keep our show thriving. Check the links below to connect with our sponsors!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsDouble Clutch Patreonpatreon.com/DoubleClutchPodCastAncestral Royal Pythonshttps://linktr.ee/ancestralroyalpythonshttps://youtu.be/YJ7Ex8K3po8Armless Angelshttps://linktr.ee/armlessangelshttps://youtu.be/x1XNFH2a3gwElusive Propagationshttps://www.instagram.com/barryswope/?hl=enKINOVAhttps://linktr.ee/kinovareptileshttps://www.instagram.com/jkobylka/Mantooth Captive Bred Reptiles (MCBR)https://www.instagram.com/mantoothcaptivebredreptiles/?hl=enShedtesting.comhttps://www.shedtesting.comhttps://linktr.ee/greyriderhttps://youtu.be/v62TWdVdbzwWetter Morphs Constrictorshttps://www.instagram.com/wettermorph_constrictors/https://youtu.be/G_cOBX627iYFollow our guest everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/RoyalcanadianreptilesPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/Reptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Ancestral Royal Pythons Ad Music:"Erykah Badu/Kendrick Lamar type Beat (Change Your Mind)"Produced by Tony SwayWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

    1h 16m

  2. 4D AGO

    EP199 – Making a Name in Ball Pythons

    What does it really take to build a respected name in the ball python game?This is a real conversation about identity, execution, and earning your place in a crowded market.#BallPython #BallPythonBreeder #ReptileBusiness #ClutchConversations #HerpCollectorsNetwork #ReptileCommunity #SnakeBreeder #PassionToProfit📍 Clutch Conversations🔗 Powered by Herp Collectors Network🧡 Real ones only. Tap in and share the moment.A special thanks to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Clutch Conversations podcast! Show your appreciation by following them on social media and exploring their offerings – doing so helps keep our show thriving. Check the links below to connect with our sponsors!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsDouble Clutch Patreonpatreon.com/DoubleClutchPodCastAncestral Royal Pythonshttps://linktr.ee/ancestralroyalpythonshttps://youtu.be/YJ7Ex8K3po8Armless Angelshttps://linktr.ee/armlessangelshttps://youtu.be/x1XNFH2a3gwElusive Propagationshttps://www.instagram.com/barryswope/?hl=enKINOVAhttps://linktr.ee/kinovareptileshttps://www.instagram.com/jkobylka/Mantooth Captive Bred Reptiles (MCBR)https://www.instagram.com/mantoothcaptivebredreptiles/?hl=enShedtesting.comhttps://www.shedtesting.comhttps://linktr.ee/greyriderhttps://youtu.be/v62TWdVdbzwWetter Morphs Constrictorshttps://www.instagram.com/wettermorph_constrictors/https://youtu.be/G_cOBX627iYFollow our guest everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/RoyalcanadianreptilesPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/Reptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Ancestral Royal Pythons Ad Music:"Erykah Badu/Kendrick Lamar type Beat (Change Your Mind)"Produced by Tony SwayWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

    1h 12m

  3. 4D AGO

    EP198 – DPR Coldblood: Heavy In The Paint

    DPR Coldblood pulls up for a focused conversation on the Paint morph—where it’s at, why it matters, and how real work gets done in a space that’s getting louder by the day. From project direction to market pressure, this episode keeps it grounded in experience, not hype.Tap in for paint talk, long-game thinking, and insight from someone actively putting the work in.#BallPython #BallPythonBreeder #ReptileBusiness #ClutchConversations #HerpCollectorsNetwork #ReptileCommunity #SnakeBreeder #PassionToProfit📍 Clutch Conversations🔗 Powered by Herp Collectors Network🧡 Real ones only. Tap in and share the moment.A special thanks to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Clutch Conversations podcast! Show your appreciation by following them on social media and exploring their offerings – doing so helps keep our show thriving. Check the links below to connect with our sponsors!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsDouble Clutch Patreonpatreon.com/DoubleClutchPodCastAncestral Royal Pythonshttps://linktr.ee/ancestralroyalpythonshttps://youtu.be/YJ7Ex8K3po8Armless Angelshttps://linktr.ee/armlessangelshttps://youtu.be/x1XNFH2a3gwElusive Propagationshttps://www.instagram.com/barryswope/?hl=enKINOVAhttps://linktr.ee/kinovareptileshttps://www.instagram.com/jkobylka/Mantooth Captive Bred Reptiles (MCBR)https://www.instagram.com/mantoothcaptivebredreptiles/?hl=enShedtesting.comhttps://www.shedtesting.comhttps://linktr.ee/greyriderhttps://youtu.be/v62TWdVdbzwWetter Morphs Constrictorshttps://www.instagram.com/wettermorph_constrictors/https://youtu.be/G_cOBX627iYFollow our guest everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/RoyalcanadianreptilesPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/Reptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Ancestral Royal Pythons Ad Music:"Erykah Badu/Kendrick Lamar type Beat (Change Your Mind)"Produced by Tony SwayWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

    1h 11m

  4. 4D AGO

    EP197 – The Lost Tapes: Volume One

    Unreleased conversations from AnimalCon 2024 finally see the light—raw interviews, real moments, and lessons learned on the fly while building in real time. This episode captures the energy of the floor, the people, and the process behind the mic before everything was dialed in.Press play for behind-the-scenes perspective, early reps, and a reminder that progress doesn’t require perfection—just motion.📍 Clutch Conversations🔗 Powered by Herp Collectors Network🧡 Real ones only. Tap in and share the moment.A special thanks to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Clutch Conversations podcast! Show your appreciation by following them on social media and exploring their offerings – doing so helps keep our show thriving. Check the links below to connect with our sponsors!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsDouble Clutch Patreonpatreon.com/DoubleClutchPodCastAncestral Royal Pythonshttps://linktr.ee/ancestralroyalpythonshttps://youtu.be/YJ7Ex8K3po8Armless Angelshttps://linktr.ee/armlessangelshttps://youtu.be/x1XNFH2a3gwElusive Propagationshttps://www.instagram.com/barryswope/?hl=enKINOVAhttps://linktr.ee/kinovareptileshttps://www.instagram.com/jkobylka/Mantooth Captive Bred Reptiles (MCBR)https://www.instagram.com/mantoothcaptivebredreptiles/?hl=enShedtesting.comhttps://www.shedtesting.comhttps://linktr.ee/greyriderhttps://youtu.be/v62TWdVdbzwWetter Morphs Constrictorshttps://www.instagram.com/wettermorph_constrictors/https://youtu.be/G_cOBX627iYFollow our guest everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/RoyalcanadianreptilesPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/Reptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Ancestral Royal Pythons Ad Music:"Erykah Badu/Kendrick Lamar type Beat (Change Your Mind)"Produced by Tony Sway

    1h 30m

  5. JAN 18

    EP196 – Prague Morphs: Inside The High End Ball Python Game

    Prague Morphs pulls up for a focused conversation on what the high-end ball python market really looks like behind the price tags. From long-term project building to patience, capital allocation, and reputation, this episode breaks down what separates sustainable high-end breeders from short-lived hype.We talk about playing the long game, avoiding shortcuts, navigating market cycles, and why restraint, timing, and vision matter more than chasing the next trend. This is a grounded look at premium projects, international perspective, and the discipline required to operate at the top end of the space.If you’re serious about high-end ball pythons—and not just the optics—this episode is required listening.#BallPython #BallPythonBreeder #ReptileBusiness #ClutchConversations #HerpCollectorsNetwork #ReptileCommunity #SnakeBreeder #PassionToProfit📍 Clutch Conversations🔗 Powered by Herp Collectors Network🧡 Real ones only. Tap in and share the moment.A special thanks to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Clutch Conversations podcast! Show your appreciation by following them on social media and exploring their offerings – doing so helps keep our show thriving. Check the links below to connect with our sponsors!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsDouble Clutch Patreonpatreon.com/DoubleClutchPodCastAncestral Royal Pythonshttps://linktr.ee/ancestralroyalpythonshttps://youtu.be/YJ7Ex8K3po8Armless Angelshttps://linktr.ee/armlessangelshttps://youtu.be/x1XNFH2a3gwElusive Propagationshttps://www.instagram.com/barryswope/?hl=enKINOVAhttps://linktr.ee/kinovareptileshttps://www.instagram.com/jkobylka/Mantooth Captive Bred Reptiles (MCBR)https://www.instagram.com/mantoothcaptivebredreptiles/?hl=enShedtesting.comhttps://www.shedtesting.comhttps://linktr.ee/greyriderhttps://youtu.be/v62TWdVdbzwWetter Morphs Constrictorshttps://www.instagram.com/wettermorph_constrictors/https://youtu.be/G_cOBX627iYFollow our guest everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/RoyalcanadianreptilesPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/Reptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Ancestral Royal Pythons Ad Music:"Erykah Badu/Kendrick Lamar type Beat (Change Your Mind)"Produced by Tony SwayWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

    1h 8m

  6. JAN 9

    EP195 – Reptiles for Centuries: 2026 Outlook

    DJ from Reptiles for Centuries joins Clutch Conversations for a forward-looking conversation on where the reptile industry is headed in 2026 and beyond. This episode zooms out from short-term trends and digs into long-game thinking—projects, positioning, and decisions made with longevity in mind.Mike and DJ talk about building with patience, reading market signals, and what breeders should actually be preparing for as the industry continues to mature. From shifting buyer behavior to project focus, risk tolerance, and sustainability, this is a grounded discussion on playing the long game instead of chasing the moment.If you care about where the industry is going—not just what’s hot right now—this episode is about perspective, preparation, and building something that lasts.#BallPython #BallPythonBreeder #ReptileBusiness #ClutchConversations #HerpCollectorsNetwork #ReptileCommunity #SnakeBreeder #PassionToProfit📍 Clutch Conversations🔗 Powered by Herp Collectors Network🧡 Real ones only. Tap in and share the moment.A special thanks to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Clutch Conversations podcast! Show your appreciation by following them on social media and exploring their offerings – doing so helps keep our show thriving. Check the links below to connect with our sponsors!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsDouble Clutch Patreonpatreon.com/DoubleClutchPodCastAncestral Royal Pythonshttps://linktr.ee/ancestralroyalpythonshttps://youtu.be/YJ7Ex8K3po8Armless Angelshttps://linktr.ee/armlessangelshttps://youtu.be/x1XNFH2a3gwElusive Propagationshttps://www.instagram.com/barryswope/?hl=enKINOVAhttps://linktr.ee/kinovareptileshttps://www.instagram.com/jkobylka/Mantooth Captive Bred Reptiles (MCBR)https://www.instagram.com/mantoothcaptivebredreptiles/?hl=enShedtesting.comhttps://www.shedtesting.comhttps://linktr.ee/greyriderhttps://youtu.be/v62TWdVdbzwWetter Morphs Constrictorshttps://www.instagram.com/wettermorph_constrictors/https://youtu.be/G_cOBX627iYFollow our guest everywhere!!https://www.instagram.com/reptilesforcenturies/Please support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/Reptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Ancestral Royal Pythons Ad Music:"Erykah Badu/Kendrick Lamar type Beat (Change Your Mind)"Produced by Tony SwayWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

    1h 9m

  7. JAN 2

    EP194 – Selling $35,000 Ball Pythons in Today’s Market

    Jeremy pull up to Clutch Conversations for a grounded, no-nonsense discussion on what the high-end ball python market actually looks like right now. From questioning whether $35K animals are still a realistic target to breaking down how market correction, buyer behavior, and brand credibility shape today’s sales, this episode strips away nostalgia and gets into strategy.The conversation digs into why elite genetics alone don’t guarantee elite prices anymore, how educated buyers are changing the game, and what serious breeders need to rethink if they’re still operating like it’s 2019. This isn’t panic talk—it’s perspective, planning, and adaptation for those building with the long game in mind.Tune in for real talk on pricing discipline, brand equity, and what it takes to stay relevant at the top end of the market.#BallPython #BallPythonBreeder #ReptileBusiness #ClutchConversations #HerpCollectorsNetwork #ReptileCommunity #SnakeBreeder #PassionToProfit📍 Clutch Conversations🔗 Powered by Herp Collectors Network🧡 Real ones only. Tap in and share the moment.A special thanks to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Clutch Conversations podcast! Show your appreciation by following them on social media and exploring their offerings – doing so helps keep our show thriving. Check the links below to connect with our sponsors!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsDouble Clutch Patreonpatreon.com/DoubleClutchPodCastAncestral Royal Pythonshttps://linktr.ee/ancestralroyalpythonshttps://youtu.be/YJ7Ex8K3po8Armless Angelshttps://linktr.ee/armlessangelshttps://youtu.be/x1XNFH2a3gwElusive Propagationshttps://www.instagram.com/barryswope/?hl=enKINOVAhttps://linktr.ee/kinovareptileshttps://www.instagram.com/jkobylka/Mantooth Captive Bred Reptiles (MCBR)https://www.instagram.com/mantoothcaptivebredreptiles/?hl=enShedtesting.comhttps://www.shedtesting.comhttps://linktr.ee/greyriderhttps://youtu.be/v62TWdVdbzwWetter Morphs Constrictorshttps://www.instagram.com/wettermorph_constrictors/https://youtu.be/G_cOBX627iYFollow our guest everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/RoyalcanadianreptilesPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/Reptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Ancestral Royal Pythons Ad Music:"Erykah Badu/Kendrick Lamar type Beat (Change Your Mind)"Produced by Tony SwayWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

    1h 27m

  8. 12/19/2025

    EP193 – Chad Hulker: Playing the Long Game

    Chad Hulker pulls up to Clutch Conversations for a real discussion about longevity in the ball python game. No hype cycles. No shortcuts. Just patience, discipline, and decisions made with the future in mind.This episode digs into what it actually means to play the long game—building projects over years, navigating market shifts, staying focused when trends change, and knowing when to move and when to sit tight. Chad breaks down mindset, strategy, and the quiet consistency it takes to stay relevant without burning out.If you’re thinking beyond the next clutch and building with intent, this one’s for you.Real perspective. Long-term vision. No noise.Tap in for an honest check-in on the transition, the hustle, and the road ahead.#BallPython #BallPythonBreeder #ReptileBusiness #ClutchConversations #HerpCollectorsNetwork #ReptileCommunity #SnakeBreeder #PassionToProfit📍 Clutch Conversations🔗 Powered by Herp Collectors Network🧡 Real ones only. Tap in and share the moment.A special thanks to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Clutch Conversations podcast! Show your appreciation by following them on social media and exploring their offerings – doing so helps keep our show thriving. Check the links below to connect with our sponsors!Follow Herp Collectors everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/herpcollectorsDouble Clutch Patreonpatreon.com/DoubleClutchPodCastAncestral Royal Pythonshttps://linktr.ee/ancestralroyalpythonshttps://youtu.be/YJ7Ex8K3po8Armless Angelshttps://linktr.ee/armlessangelshttps://youtu.be/x1XNFH2a3gwElusive Propagationshttps://www.instagram.com/barryswope/?hl=enKINOVAhttps://linktr.ee/kinovareptileshttps://www.instagram.com/jkobylka/Mantooth Captive Bred Reptiles (MCBR)https://www.instagram.com/mantoothcaptivebredreptiles/?hl=enShedtesting.comhttps://www.shedtesting.comhttps://linktr.ee/greyriderhttps://youtu.be/v62TWdVdbzwWetter Morphs Constrictorshttps://www.instagram.com/wettermorph_constrictors/https://youtu.be/G_cOBX627iYFollow our guest everywhere!!https://linktr.ee/RoyalcanadianreptilesPlease support USARK & USARK FL!!!https://usark.org/memberships/https://usarkfl.wildapricot.org/Reptile Laws By Statehttps://usark.org/reptile-ownership-laws-by-state/Ancestral Royal Pythons Ad Music:"Erykah Badu/Kendrick Lamar type Beat (Change Your Mind)"Produced by Tony SwayWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6019263222775808

    1h 18m
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Herp Collectors is a specialty snake breeder that offers investment quality morphs to innovative breeders who want a partner for their next project and beyond. Our mission is to share the excitement of reptiles through living art. We aim to bring people together to promote and preserve our hobby. To that end, join us as we chat with and learn from keepers, breeders and others in the reptile hobby.

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  • Creator
    Herp Collectors Network
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Herp Collectors Network
  • Show Website
    Clutch Conversations