Ashley Fry of Catalina Morph Mixer joins Reptiles Unplugged to share her deep dive into managing multiple species, vending reptile shows, and building community in the hobby. Whether you’re new to breeding or a show veteran, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it takes to juggle passion, logistics, and business in today’s evolving reptile scene.

💬 Topics include:

• Raising & breeding multiple species

• Vending shows like a pro

• Building a brand through real connections

• Navigating growth while staying grounded

• How Ashley keeps it all running with style

🧠 Honest insight, real experiences, and a dose of inspiration from a badass breeder doing it her way.

🎙️ Hosted by: Adam Halbleib (Beach Bum Xotics) & Shane Kelley (Small Town Xotics)

🎛️ Technical Producer: Jay Kaps (Greenline Morphs)

Ashley Fry, Catalina Morph Mixer, reptile breeder, vending reptile shows, multigen breeding, ball python breeder, colubrid breeder, reptile show advice, herpetoculture, reptile expo, reptile networking, how to vend, breeding multiple species, Reptiles Unplugged podcast, Adam Halbleib, Shane Kelley, Greenline Morphs, RU Podcast, female reptile breeder, exotic pet business, small scale reptile breeding, reptile community building

This RU Rewind dives deep into the brainy brilliance of Jessica Hare (Hare Hollow Farms & Holdback Rack Podcast) as we recap our recent episode with her. We break down key moments, geek out on current events in the reptile world, and unleash another round of Unpopular Opinions—where Shane and Adam give it to you straight, no fluff. PLUS: We reveal our next special guest on Reptiles Unplugged and talk about what’s coming down the pipe for upcoming episodes, events, and community shout-outs. Whether you’re a breeder, keeper, or herp hobbyist just lurking in the shadows, this episode is packed with insight and laughs!

Hosted by Shane Kelley (Small Town Xotics) Adam Halbleib (Beach Bum Xotics)

Technical Producer: Jay Kaps (Greenline Morphs)

Get ready to dive deep into the mind of Jessica Hare of Hare Hollow Farms and The Holdback Rack Podcast! In this episode of Reptiles Unplugged, we explore what drives her ultra-analytical approach to reptile breeding, podcasting, data, and the reptile community at large. Jessica breaks down how she dissects morph trends, evaluates clutch outcomes, and leverages logic and strategy to scale her projects with precision. This isn’t just another reptile chat—it’s a thought-provoking look inside the head of one of the most methodical minds in the reptile space.

Data-driven breeding

Podcasting with purpose

Project evaluation with precision

When gut feelings meet spreadsheets

🎧 Hosted by: Shane Kelley – Small Town Xotics Adam Halbleib – Beach Bum Xotics 🎬 Technical Producer: Jay Kaps – Greenline Morphs