This week, we break down the incredible wisdom from Mark Mandic of Markus Jayne Ball Pythons, share what's happening behind the scenes in the reptile industry, and build the hype for our next guest: CR Serpents—a breeder making serious waves in the ball python world. In this episode: 🧠 Key takeaways from Mark Mandic’s legendary breeding journey 🔥 Reptile industry updates, trends, and market shifts 🐍 Teaser for next week's big episode featuring CR Serpents! Whether you’re an up-and-coming breeder, a herp enthusiast, or a seasoned ball python keeper, these conversations bring you real, unplugged insight straight from the heart of the reptile community. 🧬 New episodes drop Thursdays at 6PM PT / 9PM ET. 💬 Drop your questions for CR Serpents below! We might ask them on the next show! 📺 Subscribe to Reptiles Unplugged and join the conversation. — Follow us on YouTube: 📺 Reptiles Unplugged YouTube Channel 🎧 Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major audio platforms! reptile podcast, Reptiles Unplugged, ball python breeding, reptile industry news, reptile community, morph market trends, Mark Mandic interview, Markus Jayne Ball Pythons, CR Serpents, ball python podcast, snake breeder podcast, ball python collection building, herpetoculture insights

Mark Mandic of Markus Jayne Ball Pythons joins Reptiles Unplugged for an in-depth conversation on how to thrive through changing markets and what it takes to curate a truly world-class collection of ball pythons. With over 25 years in the industry, Mark shares: The foundation behind his iconic breeding program Lessons learned from market highs and crashes What makes a collection elite—not just big Why branding, patience, and focus matter How he stays ahead in a saturated reptile scene Whether you're building your first project or managing a multi-gene powerhouse lineup, this episode delivers valuable insights from one of the most respected names in ball pythons. New episodes every Thursday at 6PM PT / 9PM ET 🎧 Now on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms

After an extended hiatus, Reptiles Unplugged is officially BACK! In this highly anticipated comeback episode, we’re kicking things off right—with a very special guest and a fresh take on the reptile conversations you’ve been missing.

We’re diving into what’s changed since we last recorded, what’s coming next, and why the reptile world needs raw, honest, and passionate voices now more than ever.

Whether you’re new to the scene or a longtime listener, welcome back to the unplugged table—where nothing’s off limits and everything’s on the record.

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