# From Rescue To Co-op: How Apollo Reptiles Co-op is Changing Breeding Standards!

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Podcast: [Daffy's Round Table](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daffy-s-round-table-3931230)
Published: 2026-02-21T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Episode #135 of Daffy's Round Table! On this episode, I’m joined by Nathaniel Gibson, CEO and founder of the Apollo Reptiles Co-op. We dive into the story behind the co-op, why it exists, how it originally started as a rescue, and what led to the transition into a cooperative model focused on accountability and ethical breeding standards. Nathaniel breaks down what “ethical standards” actually mean in practice and how the co-op is working to raise the bar for breeders. We also get into Nathaniel’s personal collection, including chondros, carpet pythons, blood pythons, tortoises, and more. He’s currently in the middle of moving his reptile room and building a massive tortoise enclosure so we talk about that too! And make sure you stick around to the very end… we’ve got a special guest joining us for the final segment. Click here to join the Apollo Reptiles Co-op Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ApolloReptilesCO_OP/redeem/4DD22 Follow Apollo Reptiles Co-op on IG: https://www.instagram.com/apolloreptilescad/ Subscribe to Apollo Reptiles Co-op on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@ApolloReptilesCO-OP Follow Rae on IG: https://www.instagram.com/raesreptiles__/ Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring the podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home! Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/ Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/ Support the podcast, check out the new Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DaffysReptiles Check out the new merch store: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/ Check out my other channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@daffysreptiles⁩ Instagram: @Daffysreptiles…

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