Snakes and Lizards and Turtles OH MY!

We really wanted to do something special for Simon’s 5th birthday party this year. I was, as usual, a little stretched for time (I left for my annual conference two days after his party) so elaborate decorations and snacks were out of the question. I had a business card from a company called Fine Line Serpents that is run by local couple who raise reptiles and bring them to schools, daycares and birthday parties to entertain kids. Simon loves anything creepy crawly so I thought this would be perfect.

The animator was a little loud, but all in all, it was a great experience that I would recommend to any parent. The animator brought in two snakes, two lizards, a turtle, a tarantula and a giant python. Every kid got to hold and touch each one and I was so impressed with how gentle all the boys were with the animals. I was especially proud of the three little girls who were so completely un-squeamish, unafraid and got right in there with all of the reptiles. I mean, just look at little Alexa so happy with a giant python on her lap!This was the first snake she brought out - she started with the smaller reptiles first before working her way up to the albino python.

This was the second snake. A little bigger which pleased Simon very much.

Then some lizards.

The only creature that caused any alarm was the tarantula. Trish and her girls cleared the room before it was even out of the box.




A baby turtle of some sort.


Here comes the big guy!

Daddy, son and snake.

Judging by his expression below, I think we set the bar a little too high - how do I top this next year?