Scaly Tailz

Scaly Tailz will bring several of our awesome & unique critters.

"Show & Tell" Demonstration: As our assistant(s) walk around with the critters, we will talk about them, about wildlife conservation, & about good reptile pet ownership, & answer any questions. Anyone who wishes to touch/pet a critter may do so. The number of critters we bring depends upon the amount of time (more time equals more critters).

"Living Display" Demonstration: We will have several of our critters on a table, in clear enclosures. We will also be holding some critters. We will talk about the critters, wildlife conservation, & good reptile pet ownership, & answer questions. The number of critters we bring depends upon space available, and amount of time. (More time and/or more space equals more critters).

Both demonstrations allow attendees/guests to take pics of and with the critters.

The animals we bring are ones that are used to being in a demonstration, and to being handled. We will sometimes bring non-handle able animals to our Living Displays, where they will remain in their clear enclosures.

We have a variety of critters, with new ones being added all the time.
Our fun and educational reptile demonstrations are always a VERY popular event, loved by kids of all ages.

Scaly Tailz was founded by Sheryl Mitchell in 1997. She was working at a local pet store, and needed to know how to care for the reptiles and amphibians. After researching them at the public library (no Google back then), she discovered that not only were these creatures fascinating, but they also were hypo-allergenic! Her son's teacher heard about the animals she had, and asked for a demonstration in the classroom. As word spread, Sheryl began doing more and more demonstrations, thus Scaly Tailz was born. Later, Sheryl was approached by someone needing to re-home a reptile, and Scaly Tailz began rescuing and rehoming reptiles and amphibians.

Scaly Tailz will bring several critters to your classroom or event. Sheryl will present the animals and talk about their species including origin and proper care. Her assistant will carry the animals around the room giving those gathered a chance to see them up close and pet them if they wish. Alternatively, Sheryl and her assistant will bring more caged critters and discuss them with people who are walking around the table. They will carry reptiles for people to interact with. This type of presentation works great for school carnivals and science nights.

Sheryl's passion for critters in general and reptiles specifically, comes through during her talks. She uses humor to connect with her audience. She tries to teach about the need for proper research before getting any animal, as well as the need to treat our natural world responsibly.

"Show & Tell" Demos - We will require a table (to place animal enclosures on), and two chairs.

"Living Display" Demos - We will require a table/tables (depending upon the amount of critters being brought), and two chairs.

If it is a large (and/or noisy) gathering, we will require a microphone (preferably headset type), and a speaker or sound system.