The Reptile Man has an outstanding variety of snakes,
lizards, turtles and tortoises that have won the rapt attention of audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest for 20
years. Presenting approximately 500 educational programs to over 20 thousand people annually, Featuring 15-20 reptiles
from diverse habitats at each presentation, these dynamic predators capture hearts of both young and old.
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.
Richard Ritchey works with reptiles in a wide rage of
sizes. From small snakes and lizards to the majestic 12 foot King Cobra. He is honored with 38 years of handling experience
and has presented The Fascinating World of Reptiles to over a half a million people... up close and personal!
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.
Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation at the Driftwood Library in Lincoln
City, Oregon. It is Wonderful - to have entertainers - as well as educators - that will come and give us their
all. The Wright Family Darren, Angie, Nathan(12) and Jonathan (9)
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,
You were so awesome last night at the Salem Library, We sat in the front row and it
was great! Hubby got to pet an Alligator, and the Cobra slithered about my feet.. it was great! Our son has wanted to
do nothing but look up snakes all day long on the Internet. Maybe you helped to created a future Herpetologist.. who knows!
:) In any event, THANK YOU, it was a great night!-Kristen Turner-Salem, OR.
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.
