Erik, The Reptile Edventurer!

My name is Erik Callender, and for the past 10 years I have been performing Live Reptile shows for Schools, Camps, Birthday parties, Block parties, and Veterinary Hospitals.

I began this life long love at the age of 9 when I found my first toad. I was fascinated by this odd looking creature and from then on I was inspired to learn more about these animals.
Since then I have worked in Pet stores, Reptile Museums, volunteered at the Bronx zoo, became a NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician and developed a course based on herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) for Eastern Suffok BOCES animal science program.

I graduated from Stony Brook Univerisity with a bachelors degree in Biology with a minor in Environmental Studies in May of 2006..
Now I bring you Erik’s Reptile Edventures Live animal shows!!

This is the most exciting endeavor of my life and I want to share it with you and spread awareness about our environment and some of our world’s most fascinating creatures!

As a NYS licensed Veterinary technician and educator for animal science I understand the importance of providing a safe environment for all animals and work hard to maintain excellence in Safety and Care.

Karim Scott, Brentwood SD and Individual Aide, Kimberly Bishop touching a Blue Tegu lizard.

Erik holds a giant catapillar

Erik dispenses a jar of Purell for the children to cleanse their hands after touching the animals

Erik stares into the eyes of the snake.

Joining the alligator family? or camouflage in fear?

Erik the Edventurer is friends with all animals, even tigers!

Erik shows a giant turtle!