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Reptile Man

Reptile Man

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(22 reviews)
  • Portland, OR
  • Animal Entertainment
  • Travels up to 60 miles
  • $275.00 and up
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Overview

The Reptile Man, Richard Ritchey, has won the attention of audiences in OR and WA for the past 28 years. Presenting 400+ programs yearly featuring exotic reptiles!
Choose from, or do both!
* A 60 minute program of 15 reptiles! Learn about each and see them up close! Volunteers encouraged! Geared for ages 5 to adult.
* A reptile display, but a hands-on one! School science fair, company picnic, VBS, open house! Several friendly reptiles out on tables to hold, ask questions, take selfies!
Fee: $275 and up.


22 Reviews

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Jina • February 19, 2023

Fun and interesting for kids AND adults!

Rich was punctual, great communication throughout, and flexible with our requests. He was also very entertaining and professional. I’m not sure who had more fun - the kids or the adults! Received many rave reviews from our guests and would definitely hire again!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Thank you so much! I was glad to be there!

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Maleah S. • January 8, 2023

10’th bday party

Kids loved it all ages

Hired as:
Reptile Show
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Mia C. • December 6, 2022

It was the best birthday party ever!

Every kids of course and even adults who attend our party had so much fun. It was the best choice I've ever made to have the reptile man for my daughter's party. Thank you so much making her birthday so special!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Thank you so much for inviting me. Had lots of fun, and thank you for lunch as well!

Rich.

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Trinidad • July 14, 2022

Wonderful

We really enjoyed having Rich at our summer program. He was really patient with the kids and incredibly engaging. We would love to have him back.

Hired as:
Reptile Show
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Gabryel G. • July 5, 2022

Engaging show for older teens and young adults

This show was worth every penny. We hired Reptile Man for my sister's college graduation party. Guests were mainly young adults and everyone had a great time. He was super engaging, funny, while teaching us cool facts about each reptile. Highly recommend!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Thank you so much for having Rich come!

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Kaile H. • June 12, 2022

Great show!

So interactive our birthday party loved it!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
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Shelley C. • May 27, 2022

An amazing show for all ages

We had the Reptile Man out for a preschool end-of-year show. I have seen his show before and loved it but was still a little worried about the few young kids we had in the audience. Rich was comfortable and put me at ease. He easily captivated the entire audience of preschoolers, parents and grandparents. An amazing time was had by all ages. Thank you so much.

Hired as:
Reptile Show

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Lis C. • May 7, 2022

He was amazing!

So great with the kids. My sons absolutely loved having him for their birthday party!

Hired as:
Reptile Show

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Kate H. • April 4, 2022

Perfect mix of entertainment & interaction!

Everyone from Mom and Dad, to the older teen siblings & friends, to our 11-year old Birthday girl absolutely loved the Reptile Man and all his wonderful creatures!!

This was the perfect mix of education, theatrics and audience participation!

Kate

Hired as:
Reptile Show, Animal Entertainment

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Melissa S. • March 28, 2022

Worth every penny

The Reptile Man is fantastic. What ever you are expecting, it's better! He is funny, engaging and is as much as a star as the reptiles. You won't be disappointed.

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Thank you so much for having us!!

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Chelsea W. • March 2, 2022

Above and beyond!

The Reptile Man accommodated our last minute request for my 10 year-old's bday party and we were so grateful. He was prompt, friendly, funny and educational. We have a very small space, in which we communicated ahead of time, and he very efficiently made everything work for the show. The kids, and adults, loved the show and variety of creatures. We highly recommend this show for your reptile-loving kid's event. And we plan on inviting him back as well. 10 out of 10!

Hired as:
Reptile Show

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Rose • March 1, 2022

Best Experience Ever!

My son has been a reptile and dinosaur fanatic for years… literally since the age of 1.5. Rich went above and beyond for our 6 yo birthday party and gave all the kids such a fun and interactive experience. Rich educated all the kids by giving them fun fats about each animal and got them all involved in the show. If I could give 10 stars I would! Thank you Rich!

Hired as:
Reptile Show

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Nikee H. • February 20, 2022

Everyone’s favorite!

We were looking for a unique party option for an 8 and 9 year old and Reptile Man was the perfect fit. The best part was that us parents could relax and enjoy the presentation right along with the kids. There was lots of giggling, and so many fun facts. Rich managed to keep 18 rowdy kids engaged for a full hour. The kids were buzzing about all their snake and lizard encounters all day and word on the street is that everyone in the neighborhood wants reptile man at their party now 😊

Hired as:
Reptile Show

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Patricia A. • February 6, 2022

Amazing!!

Rich put on an amazing show! The kids and the parents were thoroughly entertained. There was alot of variety, education and humor. Thank you again! You made this birthday truly special.

Hired as:
Reptile Show

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Lauren R. • November 21, 2021

Wonderful!

Reptile man was perfect for my daughters birthday party! He was patient, funny, interactive and entertaining! Would recommend!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Thank you for the review! :0) It was our pleasure to be there!

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Alexis • November 4, 2021

AMAZING!!!!

Reptile Man puts on an AMAZING show. Very funny and educational. Kids and adults loved it. Our 8 year old bday boy was thrilled and will remember this forever. I cannot recommend Reptile Man enough!!!! Worth every penny!!!

Hired as:
Reptile Show, Animal Entertainment
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Alexis,

Thank you for the review! I had fun as well.

Rich.

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Janine L. • September 21, 2021

AWESOME! No more words needed

The Reptile man was a surprise for our son‘s birthday party! The kids and even the parents enjoyed the show and the gorgeous animals! We laughed a lot and got education about the creatures.
Really recommend the Reptile man!
Thanks again for the unforgettable experience!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Thank you so much for the good review! We surely appreciate it! Thank you for having Rich, the Oregon Reptile Man, to your event! We were glad to be there!

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Rain H. • September 7, 2021

Better Than We Dreamed!

Absolutely fantastic show. Rich made the bride feel special, brought tons of fun along with the reptiles to his presentation, and was so kind and patient with our group who wanted to hold all of the reptiles for a while. Worth every penny spent; highly recommend!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

A belated THANK YOU for the kind review! We were happy to be there!

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Amanda M. D. • April 12, 2021

Wonderful

I had children from 2-11 plus a few parents and everyone loved it. He was funny and engaging. Highly recommend.

Hired as:
Reptile Show

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Lindsey S. • January 19, 2020

Exceptional Entertainment for Birthday Party

The Reptile Man was awesome! He was the entertainment for my son's 9th birthday party. The kids left saying this was the best birthday party ever. He was friendly, engaging and very funny! My son loved being part of the show and touching/holding most of the reptiles. Definitely would recommend!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Thank you Lindsey! We were glad to be there!

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Erica P. • August 30, 2019

Let me reptell you how great this guy is

We booked him for the 60-minute show of 15 reptiles, and had a blast! The animals were really great, and Rich was very safety conscious; we were instructed on how to hold the animals that were able to be held, and still allowed to appreciate up close the reptiles that needed their space. He's a super nice guy, and very knowledgeable about all the animals. The show has something for all ages. It was educational and entertaining, but Rich was able to scale it up for an adult audience as well. His anecdotes are awesome too. I would definitely recommend him!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Erica,
Thank you for the review! We were glad to be there!

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Jasmin L. • April 15, 2018

Amazing with kids!

We booked him for our 4 year old daughter’s birthday party. Although she was afraid at first, she loved it once we moved to the back of the room. Kids who sat in the back when the show started, ended up making their way to the front shortly after. He is very knowledgeable and confident in what he does. It’s very obvious this is his passion. He was so great and encouraged the kids’ confidence. I would definitely recommend him!

Hired as:
Reptile Show
Reptile Man

Response from Reptile Man:

Jasmin, Thank you for having us there!

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Price Range: $275.00 and up

Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes

Languages: English

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability coverage. "Additional insurance" available for a fee.

What to Expect

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Thank you or asking Rich! The one-hour reptile program is geared to ages 5 to adult! (A few younger kids in the mix is ok. ) Rich presents 15 live reptiles one at a time, and teaches about each! He asks for volunteers during the show to hold the friendly animals. Feel free to take a lot of photos! Kids and adults will have a chance to see large lizards, large boas and pythons, a snapping turtle, large tortoise, a de-venomized rattlesnake, cobra and viper, and several other reptiles (snakes.) Any snake that is venomous in the wild has been surgically de-venomized for safety! Only Rich holds those. 60 minutes of exciting, educational fun!

About

Richard Ritchey is a life-long herpetologist, specializing in reptiles (rather than amphibians.) Venomous reptiles are a special interest of his! Any "venomous" reptiles presented in his programs have been surgically de-venomized for safety! Only Rich will hold these special animals. (Clients will get a chance to touch other friendly reptiles!)
Oregon Reptile Man was established in 1993 and still going strong in the Pacific NW!
Rich performs at library programs, day cares, senior centers, fairs, festivals, grand openings, and many birthday parties! Averaging about 350 programs a year! Exciting, professional, and humorous! Booking a few months ahead is always good, but we welcome last minute bookings, too!

Additional Booking Notes

Rich will give his live reptile presentation in any indoor venue. Reptiles are cold-blooded, and cannot regulate their own body heat in captivity. We have to do it for them! Indoors is a must so that they will not overheat in the summer, or get too cold in the winter!
As Rich invites audience participation and gives brief info on each animal, please schedule the reptile program when the band is NOT playing!
Thank you!

Services Offered

Animal Entertainment Reptile Show

Upcoming Booked Events

March 29, 2023 • 9:00am - 12:30pm Camp Event
May 31, 2023 • 10:00am - 10:45am School Assembly
June 17, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
June 30, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Camp Event
September 23, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Children’s Birthday Party

Past Booked Events

February 21, 2023 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Retirement Community Event
February 18, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
January 07, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
December 16, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Birthday Party
December 03, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children’s Birthday Party
November 05, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
October 15, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:00am Children’s Birthday Party
September 21, 2022 • 9:30am - 10:30am Nonprofit Event
July 13, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:15am Nonprofit Event
July 02, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Personal Occasion
June 12, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen Birthday Party
June 11, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children’s Birthday Party
May 26, 2022 • 10:00am - 10:45am School Assembly
May 06, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
April 01, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
March 19, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
March 12, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
February 19, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
February 05, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
January 15, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
November 20, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
November 20, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
October 31, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
October 16, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
September 11, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
September 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Bachelorette Party
April 11, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
March 28, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
March 18, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm Personal Occasion
September 19, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
January 18, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Birthday Party
August 30, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm Personal Occasion
June 10, 2019 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm School Assembly
May 24, 2019 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm School Assembly
August 04, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Festival
April 14, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children's Birthday Party

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Setup Requirements

Indoor venue (some possible exceptions), an outlet,and a 6 ft table, if possible, please! (Private parties do not have to provide a table, unless you have room!)

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