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We offer DNA testing for some snake species (colubrids, elapids, vipers, pythons, and boas), and working to develop even more genetic testing for reptile keepers!

08/29/2024

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08/28/2024

If you haven't heard the good news from watching our show last night, we've locked in on the GHI mutation for shed testing! We're expecting it to go live on our vendors soon.

Keep an eye out for new announcements coming in the near future...! 🤓🧬🐍

08/27/2024

Yeah, we're dropping the GHI Morph Test! 💪 It's not the only test we're sitting on, though... Ben drops some hints in the video!🧬🐍🧬

Learn which of our snakes is the Super GHI and if you guessed it right! Plus, hatched the only TRIPLET Ball Pythons we've ever heard of. 🤯 Get the scoop and more on this episode of Reptile Genetics Weekly!

https://youtu.be/_55bf6o1ULs

08/26/2024

A teaser for tomorrow's episode of Reptile Genetics Weekly... 🐍🧬🔮

Pairing was GHI Clown x GHI Champagne.
We hoped one of these two was a Super GHI Champagne het Clown, to much debate in our snake room! Which do YOU think it is? 🤔

Tell us your guesses in the comments and we'll give the answer on the show tomorrow at 7PM EST!

08/25/2024

This Wildlife Ambassador Eastern Kingsnake's shed test is in: MALE! 🙌

We think he'll do a great job teaching the public about how important and cool wild snakes are! 😊

08/22/2024

Proudly sponsoring THE podcast in Colubrid snakes, Colubrid & Colubroid Radio! 🥳 We've got things cooking up that aren't just for Ball Pythons... Learn more in the episode linked below!

The latest episode is out! Jason Nelson is our guest to go deep into Pituophis and tell us how he is so successful with so many Pit species and morphs. Such an incredible collection and a pioneer in so many new Pit morphs and combos! Speaking of morphs, we have a big announcement!

CCR has tested to be 100% het sponsored 😁 Rare Genetics Inc has partnered with CCR to sponsor the science update segment each episode and to move forward into colubrid genetic testing!! That's right, colubrid morph tests are in the pipeline along with other cool stuff from RGI. Please listen to this episode for some great insights from Dr Ben Morrill and start saving your sheds. The colubrid community continues to push forward 💪 Watch on YouTube or listen anywhere you get your podcasts!

https://youtu.be/y3sb0FqVSP0?feature=shared

08/21/2024

Dr. Ben Morrill talks Boa Constrictor shed testing with the guys over at Trap Talk Reptile Network! Tune in tomorrow at 9PM EST! 😎

https://www.facebook.com/share/uWejVzixP1hY3nrB/

08/20/2024

Morphs, s*x determination, and more... For less! 🥳🐍🧬

Also, check out the shows we're going to this fall. If you're going to these, or if you were at Daytona to see Shawn this past weekend, sound off in the comments! 😁

Shout-out to Rhyno's Royals, one of our new sponsees, and to for this week's Shed Donor Shout-Out!

https://youtu.be/-nFuHTzRJjs
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08/16/2024

We'll honor our merchants' discounts (MorphMarket & CLTCH) AND add extra discounts on top of bulk orders! 🧬🐍🥳

Find out what deal we can give you by emailing us at [email protected]

08/15/2024

Going to the Daytona Reptile Breeders' Expo this weekend? 🥳

Our man Shawn will be there! Bring your questions, say hello, and bring your labeled shed samples for research and testing.* 🧬🐍🧬

*If bringing sheds for testing, write your purchase ID from MM or Cltch on the sample envelope(s) along with any other info needed for mailing.

Donated shed samples for ANY reptile species are also welcome! If you want to see us test for mutations or s*x in species we aren't currently testing for, your shed samples are what will make that happen. We can't do it without you! 🙏 Bring any known-genetics shed samples to us at the show or by mail. Instructions can be found at www.raregeneticsinc.com/help
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08/15/2024

We'll be here this weekend! Who else is going to the Daytona show? :)

It's getting close! We are one week away from the biggest Reptile Expo of the year!!!

www.reptilebreeders*xpo.com

08/13/2024

Look at it again...
THIS is possibly the coolest example of paradoxing/chimerism we've ever seen! It's split down the middle for the entire body! 🤯🧬🐍

hatched this guy out, and send the sheds to us! See what shed testing told us about this animal in this episode of Reptile Genetics Weekly:

https://youtu.be/AEGTEvbm6Ns
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08/06/2024

What does the reptile hobby get wrong about Parthenogenesis? What does it get right? And how does genetic shed testing help out when a partho clutch hatches?

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Get the scoop from TWO geneticists as we're joined by Dr. Travis Wyman again for this episode of Reptile Genetics Weekly!

https://youtu.be/Y2n2uFWRsUw

07/30/2024

Phew, that's a busy pattern! 😎
Come learn about the origin of the Clown Shed Test, and learn about the cools things has been up to. We're proud to sponsor someone who's doing good things for the reptile hobby!

https://youtu.be/2j5VDurnOYc
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07/29/2024

Y'all. We're 200 shed samples closer to BOA shed testing thanks to ! 🤩

Want to see morph tests in your favorite species? Grab your like-minded friends and send your known-genetics sheds to www.raregeneticsinc.com/help

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07/24/2024

Also a Puzzle Clown? From , pairing was Super banana yb fluff dh puzzle clown x pastel dh puzzle clown. Shed is on the way! Post and tag us if you know of any other likely Puzzle Clowns! We would love to see what other combos do to this double visual combo!!!

07/23/2024

of KINOVA joins us again this week to talk about the hunt for the elusive double-visual Puzzle Clown Ball Python! Genetic testing has located AT LEAST one, but what does that mean for breeders?

Find out on the short-and-sweet episode of Reptile Genetics Weekly!

https://youtu.be/oUWztNuMpzA
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07/16/2024

Ever wondered how Asphalt and Gravel work on a genetic level? Get the geneticist's scoop on Ball Python science and the latest in shed testing in this week's episode fo Reptile Genetics Weekly!
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https://youtu.be/U0atR8IiudQ
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07/15/2024

We are honored to announce that Rhyno's Royals is now sponsored by ‪‬. RGI has revolutionized the reptile breeding world with Genetics Shed Testing, so you can determine the gender or genetics of your Ball Python without the guesswork or time investment!

Learn how Genetics Shed Testing can benefit you here: https://raregeneticsinc.com/

07/10/2024

Want Lampropeltis shed testing? We can't do it without your help! 🐍🙏

Send known-genetics sheds of species you want to see testing for, and share this post with other like-minded keepers and breeders who want to contribute! 🧬

www.raregeneticsinc.com/help
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07/09/2024

A geneticist's take on 's mystery clutch, TWO new shed tests dropped, and remembering one of the finest folks in the reptile hobby: Tom Harbin 🕊🙏❤

All on this week's episode of Reptile Genetics Weekly!
https://youtu.be/IWF0Fwi2HSM
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07/08/2024

Is it weird to call these snakes thicc? Because just look at them. 🍑🤓

We can develop shed testing for these guys, but not without your help! Send us known-genetics sheds from species you want us to develop testing for, and share with your fellow keepers and breeders!

www.raregeneticsinc.com/help

07/05/2024

Snakes are always just leaving their clothes lying around anyway... You may as well send those sheds to us! 😉

Help us develop genetic testing for new species by sending known-genetics sheds to www.raregeneticsinc.com/help
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07/04/2024

We love to see it! Looking forward to those sheds! 🙌

07/03/2024

...If you're into this sort of thing. 😉 Tune in next Tuesday to learn more about what makes Barnhart Black Pastel tick!

🚨New Shed Tests 🚨 Pastel and Barnhart line Black Pastel are now live on Cltch!

🌐 www.cltch.io
🧬 Genetic Testing provided by Genetics, Inc.

07/02/2024

Believe it or not, the Hognose keepers came out in clutch this weekend at the Pomona Show! 😁
We keep it short & sweet this episode, but we've got some cool stuff cooking up for next week... We can't wait to show you what we've been working on! 🐍🧬🥳

https://youtu.be/vqSz6z6abPc

06/30/2024

Raffle Winners have been selected! 🥳🥳🥳

Congrats to Ashley, Halley, and Christopher for winning the raffle, and a huge THANK YOU to all participants who contributed to the Pomona Super Show Raffle! 🎆

To the winners, we will be reaching out to you shortly!

For all those who traveled to Pomona, CA this weekend, travel safely on your way home, and we look forward to seeing you at the next one! ✈️✈️✈️

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Telephone

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Website

https://raregeneticsinc.com/

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Videos

New Fassst Tests Drop & More! - Reptile Genetics Weekly Ep 56

Come get the latest in reptile shed testing right from the source, and ask the questions you've been burning to know about reptile genetics! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5378495692406784

Nothing too special, just an adorable little Hondo enjoying some sips. Not pictured: The ferocious little bite marks she and her siblings left on Kayla's hand during their photo shoot prior to this. 🙄🤣 - - - #honduranmilksnake #lampropeltis #orangebiteything #babysnake #lovethemanyway #snakesdrinkingwater

Get Discounts on Bulk Order Genetic Testing through Rare Genetics, Inc. Available on Cltch and MorphMarket! 🐍🧬🙌 www.raregeneticsinc.com/testing #raregeneticsinc #reptilegenetics #DNAtest #shedtest #snakeshed #ballpython #pythonregius #bulkdiscount

Ball Python Keepers--Have you purchased a Morph Panel from us? What Do You Think About the 22-Gene Panel Test? Let Us Know! 👇🧬🐍 Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXcgchXXeJg #raregeneticsinc #reptilegenetics #morphtest #ballpython #pythonregius #dnatest #shedtest #snakeshed

Having boxes and boxes of shed samples to sort through is a very happy problem to have. 🤩 #paint #paintballpython #sentinel #sentinelballpython #genetics #reptilegenetics #raregeneticsinc #ballpython #pythonregius

Having boxes and boxes of shed samples to sort through is a very happy problem to have. 🤩

Drymarchon, Dumeril's Boas, & Panther Chameleons in 2024? 🤯🧬🐍 Hear Dr. Morrill explain our plans for implementing a Genomic Registry for several species--Ball Pythons included!--in the coming year, how it benefits the hobby AND conservation efforts in captivity for Indigo snakes. For even more context, catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/oNm8ZIYdKfE?si=xJxgDZOjlVDXx3mq - - - #raregeneticsinc #reptilegeneticsweekly #pantherchameleon #indigosnake #drymarchon #ballpython #dumerilboa #madagascargroundboa #genomicregistry

We're hard at work catching up on the latest orders! Next episode of RGW will be out tomorrow night instead of tonight. 🙏 See you then!

Send in your Clown, DG, VPI Axanthic, Pied, Puzzle, or Sunset Ball Python sheds by 2/10 and get results within 1-2 Business Days! - #raregeneticsinc #reptilegenetics #fasssttesting #morphtest #ballpython #desertghost #piedballpython #piebald #sunsetbp #pythonregius #puzzlebp #vpiaxanthic #clownballpython #genetictesting

Monthly Morph Spotlight: The Piebald Ball Python! Learn about how the Piebald Ball Python gene was brought into the world of genetic testing, and how RGI uses it to serve the reptile community! #reptilegenetics #piebald #pied #piebaldballpython #raregeneticsinc #shedtest #morphtest #genetics

LIVESTREAM! - Reptile Genetics Weekly Ep 40

Episode 40 of Reptile Genetics Weekly starts at 7PM EST! Join Dr. Ben Morrill for the latest in reptile genetics and what's new with Rare Genetics, Inc! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5378495692406784

Hurricane/Trick Morph Testing is LIVE on MorphMarket and coming very soon on Cltch! This video features Gray's Reptiles, the first person to receive a Hurricane morph test and one of the biggest contributors of sheds for this trait! #raregeneticsinc #reptilegenetics #ballpython #graysreptiles #shedtest #morphtest #hurricanebp #trickbp #hurricanetrickblitz #ballpythonsofig

How does a 2-day turnaround time for morph testing sound??? Learn all about our upcoming Fassst Testing from Dr. Ben Morrill! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/oZdhHg0BK0Y?si=Z8DLGnkATPNiNRA1

Reptile Genetics Weekly #37 - Last Stream of 2023!

Last livestream of 2023, with a special announcement!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! Enjoy this cute video of Mr. Lemon Bars the Western Ratsnake enjoying his first-ever scrambled eggs! 😂 (Note from Lemon's keeper: Lemons' normal diet consists of whole rodents and chicks, but since he's still too small to eat whole bird eggs--as they do in the wild--we decided to see if he would take a plain, lightly-cooked egg with no additives. He loved it! It's not the most nutrient-dense meal, but an occasional treat is alright! 😊) - - - #raregeneticsinc #funny #cute #snakes #cutesnake #eggs #ratsnake #ratsnakesinpredicaments #snakeeating #scrambledeggs #christmasdinner #pantherophis #tasty