Reptiles Unplugged – The Unfiltered Podcast for Reptile Enthusiasts Whether you’re a ball python breeder, western hognose enthusiast, or simply passionate about reptiles, Reptiles Unplugged delivers real conversations from inside the reptile industry. Hosted by Shane Kelley of Small Town Xotics and Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins out of Knoxville, Tennessee, this long-form podcast features honest discussions, exclusive interviews, and authentic perspectives from active reptile breeders. We cover it all: Ball python morph trends Western hognose projects Breeding strategies and project planning Reptile husbandry and equipment Reptile expos and community events Real-world reptile industry insights Expect knowledgeable guests, transparent dialogue, and practical insight from breeders working directly in today’s reptile market. Listen in, level up, and get Unplugged.
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Recent episodes include "BIG NEWS For Reptiles Unplugged" (18 June 2026, 27 minutes), "The Hognose Episode | Kevin Baron | Reptiles Unplugged" (11 June 2026, 63 minutes), and "Hot Takes & Reptile News | Reptiles Unplugged Rewind" (4 June 2026, 53 minutes).
Reptiles Unplugged publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 54 episodes.
Booking probability for Reptiles Unplugged is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Reptiles Unplugged requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Reptiles Unplugged's contact route on record: verified email.
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Reptiles Unplugged is a kids show with 54 episodes published.
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Episode #23
This week on Reptiles Unplugged, we’re doing something a little different. We have a special guest joining us as we make a major announcement about the future. This is something we’ve been working on behind the scenes...
Episode #22
This week on Reptiles Unplugged, Shane Kelley is joined by Josh and Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins as they sit down with Kevin Baron of Mutant Reptiles. Kevin shares his journey through the reptile hobby, the growth of...
Episode #21
<p>In this episode of Reptiles Unplugged Rewind, Shane Kelley is joined by Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins as we dive into current events, industry buzz, and the conversations making waves throughout the reptile...
Episode #20
<p>This week on Reptiles Unplugged, we sit down with Gecko Diva to talk all things Crested Geckos! From their incredible colors and patterns to husbandry, breeding, feeding, and what makes them one of the most popular...
Episode #19
<p>In this Reptiles Unplugged Rewind episode, Shane Kelley is joined by Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins as we recap our recent interview with Bear from Red Onion Reptiles and continue the conversation around...
Episode #18
<p>In this episode of Reptiles Unplugged, Shane Kelley is joined by Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins as we sit down with Bear from Red Onion Reptiles to talk reptiles, breeding projects, and the different species...
Episode #17
<p>In this Reptiles Unplugged Rewind episode, Shane Kelley is joined by Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins as we break down our recent interview with Billy Rows of Mutation Creation and revisit key insights on the...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode of Reptiles Unplugged, Shane Kelley is joined by Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins to sit down with Billy Rows of Mutation Creation for a deep discussion about the reptile market, breeding...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode of Reptiles Unplugged, Shane Kelley is joined by Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins as we interview Rufus Darden Reptiles to discuss everything related to sand boas and the evolution of the...
Episode #13
<p>In this Reptiles Unplugged Rewind episode, Shane Kelley is joined by Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins as we recap our recent interview with Heart Of The Python and discuss what stood out from that conversation...
Episode #12
<p>#reptilesunplugged #ballpythonpodcast #reptiles </p><p>In this episode of Reptiles Unplugged, Shane Kelley is joined by new cohost the Herpin Harbins as we sit down with Heart Of The Python to talk about how their...
Episode #11
<p>Something big just happened on Reptiles Unplugged. Adam finally speaks out, and what he shares caught all of us off guard. This episode takes a real turn as we talk about what led to this moment, what it means for...
Episode #10
<p>Welcome back to Reptiles Unplugged Rewind, where we revisit past episodes, talk about what has changed since the original conversation, and break down what is happening in the reptile world right now. In this episode...
Episode #9
<p>This week on Reptiles Unplugged we sit down with Jaime at Graceful Pythons and Prints out of Knoxville, Tennessee. We talk about passion for reptiles, sharing reptiles with the local community, raising kids while...
Episode #8
<p>Welcome to RU Rewind where we break it all down. In this episode, we rewind last week’s conversation with Renowned Reptiles, hit Shanes Shout-Out of the Week, dive headfirst into the infamous Unpopular Opinions...
Episode #7
<p>Nick Sjol of Renowned Reptiles is back on Reptiles Unplugged. Years ago, Nick joined us to talk about the reptile hobby, market trends, and where he thought things were headed. In this episode, we go back, revisit...
Episode #6
<p>In this RU Rewind episode, we’re recapping our powerful conversation about Operation Deeds Not Words and the mission behind it. Tune in to hear who earns Shane’s coveted Shoutout of the Week, get into our always...
Episode #5
<p>In this heartfelt episode of Reptiles Unplugged, Shane Kelley and Adam Halbleib sit down with Chris Eaton of Fatman Nation and our very own Jay Kaps of Greenline Morphs to talk about their incredible charity...
Episode #4
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Episode #3
<p>In this episode of Reptiles Unplugged, we’re sitting down with Kevin Baron from Mutant Reptiles. Kevin shares his years of experience working with a variety of species and what it’s like to be a dedicated breeder and...
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