Episode 95: Is The Retic Community Lying About Line-breeding Retics w/Riley Jimison

Episode 95: Is The Retic Community Lying About Line-breeding Retics w/Riley Jimison

Author: The Reptile Lounge Network May 24, 2024 Duration: 1:31:33

"Is Linebreeding The Devil?!?!" Lucas and Nathan have Riley Jimison back from Rileys Reptiles to discuss the ins and outs of incorporating linebreeding in your captive breeding program. What are the risks involved, what are the potential rewards and why is it necessary to focus on in terms of captive bred Reticulated Pythons in The United States!  

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