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Reptile Guild

Reptile Guild

By: Shane Kelley Josh Harbin Alisha Harbin
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Welcome to the Reptile Guild Podcast, where reptile keepers, breeders, and enthusiasts come together to share knowledge, build community, and grow the hobby.

Hosted by Shane Kelley of Small Town Xotics and Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins, The Reptile Guild is dedicated to honest conversations about reptile breeding, husbandry, genetics, business, conservation, and the realities of life in the reptile world.

Whether you keep ball pythons, western hognose snakes, boas, kingsnakes, geckos, or simply have a passion for reptiles, you’ll find valuable insights, practical experience, and authentic discussions from people actively involved in the hobby.

Each episode may feature:

• Interviews with breeders, keepers, and industry leaders • Breeding strategies and project planning • Reptile husbandry and care discussions • Genetics and morph-focused conversations • Reptile business and marketing topics • Community events and industry trends • Q&A sessions and listener discussions • Honest perspectives on the challenges and successes of reptile keeping

The Reptile Guild was founded on a simple belief: the reptile hobby is stronger when knowledge is shared, friendships are built, and the community supports one another.

Our goal is to create a welcoming place where newcomers can learn, experienced keepers can share their expertise, and everyone can enjoy meaningful conversations about the animals we love.

Whether you’re working toward your first clutch, growing a collection, or simply looking to connect with other reptile enthusiasts, you’re welcome here.

Building Knowledge. Growing Community.

Hosted by: Shane Kelley – Small Town Xotics & Josh & Alisha Harbin – Herpin Harbins

Technical Producer: Jay Kaps (Greenline Morphs)

Listen, learn, and join the Guild.

https://www.patreon.com/SmallTownXotics

Shane Kelley, Josh Harbin, Alisha Harbin
Episodes
  • Welcome to The Reptile Guild | Why We Left Reptiles Unplugged
    Jun 26 2026

    Welcome to the very first episode of The Reptile Guild. In this inaugural episode, Shane Kelley of Small Town Xotics joins Josh & Alisha Harbin of Herpin Harbins to explain what The Reptile Guild is, why we created it, and what you can expect moving forward.

    We discuss: • Why we decided to move on from Reptiles Unplugged • The meaning behind The Reptile Guild name • Our vision for the future of the show • Community, education, and mentorship • The format of future episodes • What listeners and viewers can expect going forward • Our goals for bringing reptile keepers and breeders together

    The Reptile Guild was built around the idea that the reptile hobby is strongest when knowledge is shared, relationships are formed, and the community grows together. Whether you keep ball pythons, western hognose snakes, boas, kingsnakes, or simply love reptiles, we hope you’ll join us as we build something special. Building Knowledge. Growing Community.

    Patreon: https://patreon.com/ReptileGuild

    Hosts Shane Kelley (Small Town Xotics, Knoxville, Tennessee) Josh & Alisha Harbin (Herpin Harbins, Knoxville, Tennessee)

    Technical Wizardry: Jay Kaps (Greenline Morphs)

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