THE REPTILE MAN

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REPTILE EDUCATION AND RESCUE.

98% OF OUR EDUCATIONAL REPTILES ARE

NW RESCUES.

~LICENSED ~ INSURED~

The Reptile Man has an outstanding variety of snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises that have been rescued in the Pacific Northwest . They have won the attention of audiences throughout the Oregon and Washington for the past 23 years. Presenting approximately 500 educational programs to over 20 thousand people annually, Featuring 15-20 reptiles from diverse habitats at each presentation, these predators capture hearts of both young and old alike.

The Reptile Man founder, Richard Ritchey, has assembled a traveling collection of scaled predators that is unrivaled in quality and reputation. Richard Ritchey is a Herpetologist who brings unique insights, observations and humor to his exciting live reptile shows.

VIDEO BELOW: MOBILE REPTILE EXHIBIT WITH NATURAL HABITATS.

SEE THE KING COBRA,1 OF 22 VENOMOUS REPTILES WE EXHIBIT FOR FAIRS AND FESTIVALS.

IT WAS SUCH A GREAT COMBANATION OF “OOOHS AND AAAHS WITH FASCINATING INFORMATION. IT WAS THE LARGEST CROWD WE EVER HAD FOR A SUMMER READING PROGRAM! PATRONS WERE POSITIVELY COMMENTING ON IT ALL DAY!

MARY LYNN THOMAS

NEWBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Best Bang For Your Buck!

We were looking for something special to do for our snake loving son's 10th birthday when I stumbled across Richard's website. We offered our son a choice: a traditional birthday party and gift or a Reptile Man party. He chose the reptile party and it was one of the best decisions he ever made!

It's a week later and I can't set foot in my son's school without being stopped by someone raving about the show. The kids can't stop talking about it. Kids that weren't even at the party are talking about it. Even his teacher wanted to know more since the reptile interest of her students has gone through the roof.

Richard was punctual and amazingly professional. All of the animals were healthy and gorgeous. The show had exactly the right mix important information, fun facts, true-life stories, and playfulness. The fact that these city kids got to touch and hold this global array of animals was an unbeatable experience they won't soon forget. Even the kids who were a little wary of reptiles couldn't help but join in the fun.

Would I hire Richard again? Absolutely and without hesitation. The money spent on this show was some of the best money I've ever spent.

T. Butler
Portland, Oregon

~GIG SALAD REVIEW~

Long live the reptile king!

There are a couple of rock stars for the under 10 set. Richard Richey, aka The Reptile Man, is supreme reptile emperor as far as I am concerned. I've seen his shows at least a dozen times and am still giddy after each performance.

The list of his free public performances are on his web site and if you have kids, or don't, I highly suggest you catch his show. Seriously, borrow a kid if you need an excuse.

I've seen him at OMSI as part of their annual reptile show, at libraries, private parties, city parks and even corporate events. I'd love to hire him for a birthday party but my kids seem to think lasertag is more fun. Wrong!

His shows usually last about one hour and he presents between 15 - 20 different creatures including snapping turtles, bearded dragons, crocodiles, king cobras, rattlesnakes and puff adders. What he does amazingly well is balance education with humor. If you are squeamish do not sit in the front row. Those snakes sense fear and will bite you in half and swallow you whole. I kid.

He takes lots of volunteers from the audience to have snakes draped over their shoulders and lizards balanced on their heads. For a child's birthday party, the birthday kid is front and center and holds or is held by most of the animals. Great photo ops! My favorite trick is when he blows a kiss to his crocodile and it 'falls asleep.'

Sometimes you have to sit through a lot of junk being a parent. When I go to one of his shows, I thank my lucky stars I have kids that introduced me to this amazing guy!

Jen K

West Linn, Oregon

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Thanks again for coming to the Salem public library. I will always enjoy seeing your show. Always. My son becomes a turtle but loves every minute of it. I was even able to invite a neighbor friend and - well, I just LOVE laughing. You are so very, very exciting and fun. I posted pictures on Facebook, but if you want a copy of any of them just ask. Maybe I'll send a couple anyway just for fun.

God Bless :-)

Cristy

Hi Richard,

It is crazy, and i think there would be rioting if the good citizens of Hood River County didn't get their Reptile Man, so please look at the following dates:

Three shows:

Saturday August 16th - 11am in Parkdale and 2pm in Cascade locks

Wed. August 20, 5:30pm - 5:30pm in Hood River

2014

Jana Hannigan

OUR REPTILE RESCUE AVERAGES $16,000 EACH YEAR TO OPERATE AND WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A HUGE THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HELP SUPPORT IT!!!

MULINO PRODUCE: WEEKLY FOOD DONATIONS.

NIPPON EXPRESS, PORTLAND: $200 IN TORTOISE FOOD DONATIONS.

LIFERS CLUB AT OREGON STATE PENITENTIARY: $250 DONATION

MORTON'S MONKEY BIZ: $300 CONTINUING FOOD DONATIONS

MORNING STAR MICE: $150 IN FOOD DONATIONS!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE PROGRAM! IT WAS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SCIENCE!

LISA FREAUFF

PRATUM ELEMENTARY

SALEM, OREGON

Dear Mr. Ritchey,

After yesterday’s performance at the Bay City Library, I just had to write to thank you again. You put on a wonderful show. I love how you pack so much information into such an entertaining hour. But you do a lot of good in another way that I know about first-hand. I’ve been afraid of snakes all my life, but last year, I wanted to book you because I heard rave reviews about your show. I lost much of my fear of snakes since that last performance, and yesterday I saw it happen again. A woman who’d come with her daughter and grandchild was obviously very afraid of snakes (at one point, she had to go outside for a breather), but by the end of your show, I saw her reach out and pet one!

Thank you again. Can’t wait to see you next year.

Debby Riley

Bay City Library

August 2012

You are awesome. My students really Enjoyed your show at our school today. I hope you come back for years to come.

Respectfully, Mr. Mejia

Ruth Livingston Elementary.

Pasco, WA

10/20/09

Thank you so much for your performance.

I am sorry to tell you, but you just may

never retire.

Deeda Chamberlain

Woodburn

Public Library.

Thank you again for coming again this year. This is always my favorite day of the year. You are such a natural, and your pacing of the presentations is amazing. You make an hour speed by in what feels like five minutes! Watching the Timber Rattler strike the balloon was one of the

most amazing things I've seen.

Dan Gilmore

Gaffney Lane Elementary

Oregon City Oregon 4-12-13

You continue to amaze me with how you have combined entertainment and education for our families—thank you. Folks keep coming to see you even though they have seen you many times before. I think they especially like to be able to touch and interact (or watch someone else be the “victim”) with your reptilian friends. We counted up to 600 people on the lawn to watch your show.

Terri Wortman

Children's Services Librarian

Wilsonville Public Library

If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man. All things are connected.

CHIEF SEATTLE OF THE SUWAMISH TRIBE,

Fear does not serve you, it serves others in their control over you, and limits the fun and beautiful experiences you may have in your time upon this world.

Reptile Man.

THE REPTILEMAN
P.O. BOX 195
COLTON, OREGON 97017

503-824-6423

E-MAIL HERE. reptlmn@yahoo.com

Venomous rescue emergency:

Richard has the most extensive venomous handling experience on the West Coast with over thirty years experience, and totaling thousands of hours each year of hands on activity.