Birthday Kiss!
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!
* A 60 minute program of 15 reptiles! Learn about each and see them up close! Volunteers encouraged! Geared for ages 5 to adult. Great for birthdays!
* A reptile display, but a hands-on one! Works well for school science fairs, school family nights, and VBS! Several friendly reptiles out on tables to hold, ask questions, take selfies!
Fee: $300.00 and up.
NOTE: WA state now requires us to charge sales tax for presentations in WA (state + local tax.)
47 reviews
Lauren T. E.
March 2, 2026We had the Reptile Man for my son’s birthday, and it was the highlight of the year! He brought a fantastic variety of reptiles, and his passion for educating kids was obvious. He was so patient with the rambunctious group and made sure everyone got a turn to touch or hold them. It was a highly educational, thrilling show that kept all the kids—and adults—captivated. If you want an amazing, memorable party, this is it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hired as: Reptile Show
Reptile Man
Thank you so much! We are glad everyone enjoyed the program!
Amanda M. D.
February 16, 2026This is the 2nd time we have had him out for a one of our children’s birthday. He did a wonderful job keeping the kids happy during the whole show. They got lots of fun facts and were able to touch lots of the animals in a safe way.
Hired as: Reptile Show
Reptile Man
Thank you for having Rich out in Feb! So glad all enjoyed the program!
Janelle M.
December 22, 2025Rich was amazing! He was engaging and entertaining with both the kiddos and adults! He was a hit!
Hired as: Reptile Show
Reptile Man
Thank you for having Rich and the reptiles out last Dec! So glad all enjoyed the program!
Ali F.
November 30, 2025We hired the Reptile Man for my son’s 8th birthday! We enjoyed every bit of the show, from ages 1 to 80. It was engaging and interactive and fun! The kids are all still talking about the experience and how he brought these 14 creatures into our home. My son had his dreams come true, by holding a crocodile! It was such an amazing experience and feeling to watch as a mother! I highly recommend hiring the reptile man!
Hired as: Reptile Show
Reptile Man
Thank you for having Rich and reptiles come out last Nov! Thank you for the nice review! So glad all enjoyed it!
Drake H.
September 15, 2025This was wild to have at our house! We loved all the reptiles and the kids were nuts about it. 10/10 recommend!
Hired as: Reptile Show
Price range: Starts at $300
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability coverage. "Additional insurance" available for a fee.
Edit
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!
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, 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!
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!
Wednesday
Camp Event
10:00am - 11:00am
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Tualatin, OR
Friday
Camp Event
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Portland, OR
Thursday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sherwood, OR
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sherwood, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Gresham, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Silverton, OR
Friday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Clackamas, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Beaverton, OR
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Gresham, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Vancouver, WA
Friday
Retirement Community Event
10:30am - 11:30am
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Oregon City, OR
Wednesday
House Party
10:30am - 11:30am
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Tualatin, OR
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Portland, OR
Friday
Camp Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Lake Oswego, OR
Friday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Gresham, OR
Wednesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 11:00am
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Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wilsonville, OR
Tuesday
School Assembly
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Camas, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Hillsboro, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Ridgefield, WA
Thursday
School Assembly
9:00am - 11:00am
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Yacolt, WA
Friday
Retirement Community Event
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Vancouver, WA
Wednesday
School Assembly
9:30am - 10:30am
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Portland, OR
Friday
School Assembly
9:00pm - 10:00pm
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McMinnville, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Canby, OR
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Portland, OR
Wednesday
Children’s Birthday Party
9:30am - 10:30am
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Turner, OR
Tuesday
School Assembly
9:00am - 10:00am
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Amity, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Molalla, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Lake Oswego, OR
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Portland, OR
Friday
School Assembly
9:00am - 10:00am
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Boring, OR
Tuesday
School Assembly
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Woodland, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Canby, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Washougal, WA
Friday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:00am - 11:00am
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Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Beaverton, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Turner, OR
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:15pm
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Portland, OR
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Woodland, WA
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Hillsboro, OR
Wednesday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Vancouver, WA
Friday
Camp Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Portland, OR
Friday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Vancouver, WA
Thursday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:45am
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Sherwood, OR
Wednesday
Camp Event
9:00am - 12:30pm
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Troutdale, OR
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Happy Valley, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Boring, OR
Friday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Camas, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:30am - 11:00am
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Tualatin, OR
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 10:30am
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Lake Oswego, OR
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
10:30am - 11:15am
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Portland, OR
Sunday
Teen Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Monmouth, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Vancouver, WA
Thursday
School Assembly
10:00am - 10:45am
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Sherwood, OR
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Beavercreek, OR
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Woodland, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Happy Valley, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Vancouver, WA
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Hillsboro, OR
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Gresham, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Milwaukie, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Bachelorette Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Cedar Hills, OR
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Canby, OR
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Gresham, OR
Thursday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Tualatin, OR
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Clackamas, OR
Friday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Vancouver, WA
Monday
School Assembly
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Milwaukie, OR
Friday
School Assembly
1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Hillsboro, OR
Saturday
Festival
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tualatin, OR
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Hillsboro, OR
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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