Reptile Fun

Reptile Fun

Reptile Handlers, well this might be a perfect option for your child that loves creepy crawlies and reptiles. This might be a great choice for adventurous boy or girl with an inquisitive and no fear nature. This is a great opportunity for your child and guests to get close and personal with mammals which on a normal basis would be a parent’s worst nightmare.

But don’t be an alarmed!

What do Reptile Handler’s do?

A reptile handler is appropriately trained animal handler with special training with reptiles including snakes, turtles, crocodiles and lizards. A reptile handler will bring the reptiles to the party in a safe environment and set up a suitable enclosure for the display. The reptiles presented are generally non venomous in nature, generally well trained and restrained appropriately.

What will the Reptile Display involve?

The reptile display is generally an interactive show where the children can observe, pat and interact with the animals under direction of the reptile handler. This means that the children will be fully engaged with the show with basic education on the animals with special emphasis on safety when seeing these animals in the wild. Reptile Handlers will always warn the danger of touching reptiles in the wild, encourage children to observe, not to disturb the animal’s natural habitat and keep a good distance. This experience can be really exciting for the children and fellow guests whilst experiencing and learning about creatures that would be an unusual encounter.

Is Hiring a Reptile Handler right for you?

Firstly, a lot of people are terrified of snakes and reptiles. Party guests and parents may react in an extremely poor manner if you choose a Reptile Handler for your child’s party. It might a good idea to contact the reptile handler find out the details of the reptiles generally included within the act. Organises might want to contact the guest’s parents regarding the idea of a reptile handler with the details of the reptiles on show. It might be necessary to request more harmless reptiles that might decrease the stress around the show examples may include; request no snakes and crocodiles with mouth restraints.

Unsure if a Reptile Handler is the right choice for your party?

If you not convinced if a reptile handler is the best choice for your child’s birthday party then maybe an insect handler might be the better decision.

What is an Insect handler?

An insect handler is similar to a reptile handler although the key difference would be insects on display rather than snakes and reptiles. This may ease the situation although will still interest and stimulate the guests. This will involve the children to hold and touch different types of insects and bugs.

Special Note:

Depending on the age group of the party will depend if certain types of animals are suitable for the birthday party. Ensure that you inform the Reptile/Insect Handler the age group of the children to ensure that the animals are appropriate to the party.