"Just a boy, his mom and the family pet"

Hi! My name is Mike Burpee, also known locally as "The Reptile Guy", (among other things) and I thank you for visiting my website!

I have been fascinated with reptiles for as long as I can remember, and have maintained them in captivity since I got my first Boa in 1966. Since then I have successfully raised literally hundreds of species. I currently maintain about 40 animals including specimens from 5 continents.

I have been presenting my reptiles to schools, scouts, libraries, etc. since 1972. In 1999 (during the throes of a mid-life crisis) I decided to put my career in real estate on the shelf and pursue what I truly love-reptiles and sharing them with others! Although there have been times it looked like I would be moving into a tent, I have no regrets!

Please let me take this opportunity to thank my father, John Burpee, who started it all by racing through the woods of New Hampshire to capture a "blacksnake"; and my mother Phyllis Nelson (see above) who still cares for the critters when I am away. They not only tolerated my fascination but they encouraged me. For this I am eternally grateful.

If you want to obtain additional information about me and my new company, please don't hesitate to call or email.