Small Town Xotics

05/31/2026

Not the result I was hoping for, but that’s breeding sometimes. If all goes well, we should have 9 pure Phoenix Red Western Hognoses hatching around July 25th!

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05/27/2026

Tonight at 8pm EST!

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, breedi...

05/22/2026

💥Holy Smokes what a great example of Puzzle and YB💥YB Pastel Hypo Puzzle Het Sunset Male now listed on
Sunset and YB confirmed by

05/21/2026

Hypo Puzzle Sunset? Only on ReptileAds

Great example of Puzzle and YB. Shed tested through Phenome to confirm Het Sunset and YB. Eats Live or FT no issues.

05/20/2026

Tonight at 8pm EST

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 R...

05/19/2026

June 13th!! Details below 👇🏻

Reptiles on the River 2026! by Small Town Xotics on Patreon. Join Small Town Xotics's community for exclusive content and updates.

05/17/2026

In this episode of Bucket of Truth, Shane Kelley of Small Town Xotics talks honestly about the idea of “investment reptiles” and why so many people enter the reptile hobby with unrealistic expectations.

Are reptiles really investments? Sometimes. But treating ball pythons and other reptiles like guaranteed financial returns can lead to disappointment, burnout, and bad decision making.

In this video we discuss:

• The reality of reptile market cycles
• Why passion matters more than hype
• Common mistakes new breeders make
• Long-term breeding strategy vs short-term flipping
• Why some breeders survive downturns and others disappear
• The truth about buying reptiles for ROI

This is not about negativity. It’s about transparency, realistic expectations, and building a sustainable future in the reptile hobby.

Small Town Xotics is a ball python and western hognose breeder based in Knoxville, Tennessee, focused on high-quality reptiles, strong projects, and honest conversations about the reptile industry.

If you enjoy real talk about reptile breeding, business, and the realities of the hobby, welcome to Bucket of Truth.

Rock on �
Shane Kelley
Small Town Xotics

Premium Ball Python & Western Hognose Breeder in Knoxville Tennessee
https://smalltownxotics.com/reptile-breeder-knoxville-tennessee/

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05/16/2026

Sunday morning at 9am EST

In this episode of Bucket of Truth, Shane Kelley of Small Town Xoti...

05/14/2026

Reptiles on the River June 13th!!! More info below 👇🏻

Reptiles on the River 2026! by Small Town Xotics on Patreon. Join Small Town Xotics's community for exclusive content and updates.

05/13/2026

Tonight at 8pm EST
Herpin' Harbins

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 t...