Why do people keep reptiles?

We speak to Andrew about how his childhood fascination with dinosaurs and the colourful world of Pokémon evolved into something far deeper — a lifelong passion for reptiles.

These living descendants of prehistoric legends taught him patience, respect, and the beauty of the natural world.

A reminder to us all that the things we love as kids are often the first chapters of who we're meant to become.

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Why reptiles? Why reptiles and not a more traditional pet animal?

Well see. We actually keep both in my household so it’s quite a busy house. There’s a big dog. Two very noisy cats and a load of reptiles.

Why the reptiles? They’re just something different. They’re out of the norm, they’re incredible, there’s just the variation in species and just… They’re just out of the norm and everyone who enjoyed dinosaurs and Pokémon growing up. These are living dinosaurs and Pokémon. So, what’s not to love, do you know what I mean?