23/04/2026
🚨 NEXT GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT: THE ZOOTECHNICAL ENGINEER 🇵🇹🐍
The global tour continues! For Episode 16, we are heading to Portugal to sit down with one of the most technically accomplished breeders in Europe: Cristóvão from Herp-Utopia.
Cristóvão isn't just a keeper; he’s a professional. With a degree in Zootechnical Engineering and over 18 years of experience, he brings a scientific rigor to the hobby that is truly "Rational" in every sense of the word. From mastering the complexities of Emerald Tree Boas to pushing the boundaries of Ball Python projects, Herp-Utopia is a facility built on biological design and uncompromising biosecurity.
We’re diving deep into the engineering behind a world-class facility, the importance of species diversification, and how scientific methodology creates better results in the rack room.
📅 DATE: Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰ TIME: 21:00 CEST | 20:00 GMT
📺 WHERE: YouTube
What we’re covering:
The Engineering Edge: How a scientific background changes the way you approach genetics and nutrition.
Species Mastery: Why Cristóvão balances high-end Ball Pythons with elite Boas and Colubrids.
Biosecurity as a Standard: The "no-compromise" protocols required to run a professional-grade facility in 2026.
The Portuguese Scene: An inside look at the growing herpetocultural market in Portugal