I have always had a passion for exotic pets. I was hardcore into parrots throughout college, and after I achieved my Bachelor's degree in Fisheries & Wildlife, I dove into the world of reptiles and pursued a career in exotic animal education.
I started by working as a Naturalist for the Department of Natural Resources, where my job was to create educational programs about wildlife, trees and plants, insects, geology, etc. Naturally, my favorite programs were the ones that incorporated wildlife, especially reptiles and amphibians.
After my temporary position with the DNR ended, I wanted to continue it on my own! So, I started up a small business for which I travel teaching people about reptiles. Now I go to schools, libraries, scouts, and more, to share my love of these often misunderstood animals.
My YouTube videos provide them (and you!) with care tips and fun facts to encourage further learning!
This channel is rated PG.
Snake Discovery
Hey Minnesotans- THIS SUNDAY we'll be at the Hastings Exotic Pet Expo in Hastings, MN! We'll be bringing merch, baby snakes, adoptable animals, and more! Plus we'll be doing meet & greet the entire show!
All tables are booked, so expect a GRAND turnout!
We'll have 60+ tables full of exotic pets including reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, rodents, aquatics, supplies and more all under one roof! Stock up on food, décor, treats, and maybe even bring home a new friend, all while supporting small local businesses!
Experienced breeders will be bringing a huge variety of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates for sale, including pythons, various colubrids, boas, geckos, bearded dragons, other lizards, turtles, frogs, tarantulas, rabbits, mice, rabbits, hedgehogs, guinea pigs and so much more!!
When: Sunday, October 26th from 11am-4pm
Where: Hastings Armory, 3050 MN-316, Hastings MN 55033
Admission: $5/adult, $3/child (ages 4-12), kids 3 and under free!
Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/share/1PFJen2PHz/
We'll see you there!!
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Snake Discovery
Our Adoption Road Trip has been decided! We'll be driving through Missouri to Dallas Texas next week. If there are any animals in our rescue that you'd like to adopt, AND you can make it to one of the meetup points (below), please email us at info@snakediscovery.com so we can start the adoption process!
The meetup schedule will be as follows (exact address/times will be sent out the day prior to adopters):
Monday, October 20th (evening): Kansas City, Missouri
Tuesday, October 21st (evening): Dallas, Texas
Wednesday, October 22nd (morning-midday): Dallas, Texas
You can see our available animals for adoption here: snakediscovery.com/adoption-program/#availableadop…
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Tinley Update 📢
We wanted to let everyone know that unfortunately Ed and I (Emily) won’t be able to attend the Tinley Park NARBC show this October due to a family commitment that came up. Because of this, we sadly won’t be hosting a meet-and-greet with fans at that show.
We’re so sorry we’ll miss seeing everyone in Tinley this time! However, we’re looking forward to catching you at the St. Louis NARBC show on November 22–23rd!
Thanks for your understanding, and we can’t wait to see you in St. Louis! 🐍✨
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🎉🐍 Congratulations to the WINNERS of our Hognose Giveaway! 🐍🎉
Each of the eggs was numbered in the order the names were drawn, and each lucky winner will be receiving the adorable hognose that hatched from their egg:
🥚 #1 – StephanieBliss
🥚 #2 – EvieKiely
🥚 #3 – LunaLund
🥚 #4 – Jojo_Z
🥚 #5 – Tytonidae
🥚 #6 – Lauren14Craig
We’re keeping the morphs a surprise for now 👀✨—you’ll get to see which morph hatched from each egg in the upcoming video reveal!
💚 A HUGE thank you to everyone who entered—together we raised an incredible $16,000 for The Rattlesnake Conservancy! 🐍💚 Your support truly helps make a difference for conservation and education.
👉 And for everyone who entered, don’t forget to keep an eye out for your names in the video credits—you’re all part of this success! 🎬✨
Ed will be reaching out to each winner soon to gather info. Thank you again for making this giveaway such a success!
#HognoseGiveaway #SnakeDiscovery #Congrats #RattlesnakeConservancy
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🐍 Our next Adoptathon LIVE stream is happening THIS SUNDAY from 7–9pm CT! 🐍 (with very special rescue fundraising items!)
Join us as we:
- Showcase all of the reptiles currently available for adoption (you can adopt during the stream!)
- Give away FREE merch 🎁
- Offer new limited edition tumblers- they sold out within 5 minutes last time!🥤
And... ✨️ Relaunch the Unicorn Onesie Hognose Pin – Version 2! 🦄🐍
The original pin was handed out in 2021, and this new edition has slightly updated colors so you can tell it apart from the OG. But don’t wait—just like before, it’s still super limited (only 300 made!).
📅 Mark your calendars, grab a comfy seat, and come hang out with us for a night of reptiles, fun, and exclusive goodies! We'll see you this Sunday!!
Link to join: palmstreet.app/l/xmHtRbGt
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Hognose Egg Giveaway Fundraiser! Enter now!
We’re hatching something exciting! We have 6 hognose snake eggs and we’re giving them away to 6 lucky winners! 🎉
Yesterday's video has all the details: https://youtu.be/eef_sehNNto
Here’s how to enter:
👉 Purchase a credit spot (your name will appear in the credits at the end of a video!)
👉 Each credit spot = 1 entry into the drawing
👉 Cost: $5 per credit/entry OR 5 entries for $20
Entries open now through September 16th- winners will be drawn on September 17th!
These eggs could hatch into all kinds of morphs: normal, axanthic, albino, conda, or even the stunning snow morph!
Not only do you have a chance to win a baby hognose, but every entry supports The Rattlesnake Conservancy this year, so it’s a win-win! ❤️
➡️ Get your entries today and cross your fingers for a snow morph!
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Texas folks- We're headed to you next! On September 6-7, we'll be attending the Dallas, TX NARBC for a meet-and-greet event! The dress theme will be... 🦺 Reflective vests!! 🦺 The first 100 fans in line Saturday wearing reflective vests will get a limited edition pin! We'll also have adoptable reptiles, baby snakes, merch, and more!! More details coming this weekend :)
📆 September 6 - 7, 2025
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 DALLAS MARKET HALL
2200 N. Stemmons FwyDallas, Texas 75207
Tickets available online at www.narbc.com
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Wisconsin fans- We will be attending the Eau Claire Exotic Pet Expo on Sunday, August 17th!! We'll have baby snakes and lizards for sale, adoptable reptiles, and merch! We'd love to meet you there!!
There will be a huge variety of exotic pets there including birds, small mammals (rabbits, mice, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, etc.), reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles/tortoises), amphibians, invertebrates and more!
Stock up on supplies for your exotic pets like food, toys, cages, plants, décor, and more, all under one roof!
Where: Eau Claire Expo Center- 5530 Fairview Dr. Eau Claire, WI
When: Sunday, August 17th from 11am-4pm
Admission: $5/adult; $3/child (ages 4-12); kids 3 and under free!
Website: www.exoticpetfairs.com
Facebook group: Wings, Tails, & Scales Pet Fairs
More details:
www.facebook.com/share/19e6nobVoU/
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Snake Discovery
Today we returned to The Jason Show to share our excitement for baby snake season!! The snakes were a bit bitey, but their cuteness excuses it 🥰
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🎉 We’re going to the Southeast Reptile Expo in Georgia! 🎉
For the first time ever, on August 9-10th we'll be attending a reptile expo in Atlanta, Georgia! The meet-and-greet dress theme will be... Pokemon! More details to come in this Saturday's upload :)
We’ll have with us:
🐍 Tons of Snake Discovery merch
🦎 Adoptable reptiles from our rescue (bearded dragons, leopard geckos, ball pythons, etc.)
🤝 A meet-and-greet with pin giveaways for the first 100 fans dressed in Pokemon clothing!
Where: Gas South Convention Center- 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia
When: August 9-10, 2025
More info: www.southeastreptileexpo.com/
We'll see you there!
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