Retile B Day Party

We were invited to be part of our first birthday party last night, where the brothers turned 5. The snakes were a big hit. Here are a few photos.



The 2 Birthday Brothers





This was the divided room, while they ate pizza and such, I was able to set up without the kids knowing what was going on. The kids didn't know I was there.





Here, I am showing them the different colors of corn snakes.





They are passing around shed skins as I explain how that happens, and what it means.

















Overall, it was a fun time for all involved. I do think I prefer kids just a little older when it comes to talking about reptiles, but I will try and do my part no matter the age. After all, they are the future of our hobby!

I have been invited to a young customer's/show attendee's next Birthday. My invitation was made last August and the young man was so stoked that I and my critters were coming that he was passing out invitations at school in October. His parents were not aware of this until they were called by some other parents asking when his party was. His Birthday isn't until the end of June.

That's really neat! I'd love to do that or go educate the kids at school. Kudos for this!!

Not everyone enjoys teaching and I think it's an important aspect of life to keep on learning! That age group has a pretty short attention span as I've found going to classes with vets I've worked with. They lose interest quickly and all seem to distract each other at times! I wish more class rooms would allow snakes because a lot of adults out there teach kids to fear them unnecessarily. Great post, and thanks for posting photos!

Man I remember back like in 1st,2nd,and 3rd all the cool stuff you got to touch ,smell,and Listen too! ( Show & Tell)

Well I didn't get much exposure to reptiles as a kid, except what I caught outside myself, but in kindergarden I was forced to milk a goat

Originally Posted by liltanker

Well I didn't get much exposure to reptiles as a kid, except what I caught outside myself, but in kindergarden I was forced to milk a goat

What had you DONE????

lol. it was a field trip to the farm