A Reptile Show in the Making

 

The History Behind Our First Reptile Show

As an experienced reptile breeder that has spent years in the industry, I have decided to put my experience to the test and put on a reptile show that will WOW everyone who steps in the door. This includes my fellow reptile vendors AND the guests, no matter if they are into reptiles or not. The goal is to put on a reptile show where everyone will leave happy.

Putting on my own reptile expo has been a dream and passion of mine ever since I began attending them. After years of studying them, I finally decided to put on my own expo this July 23 and 24 of 2011 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Reptile Show Dates and Location

The show dates and location were carefully chosen during a time where there were no other nearby reptile shows scheduled the same weekend. This was an extremely difficult task due to the ridiculously increased volume of them.

Did you know that there were approximately 60,000 tourists in Myrtle Beach last year the very same weekend we’re putting on our reptile show? Perhaps you are one of those tourists or if we’re lucky, you will be this year. It’s a hot vacation spot where the vendors and reptile lovers can make a vacation out of it and the tourists can find an excuse to get out of the hot sun and fulfill their curiosity.

Reptile Show Vendors

My intentions are focused on shedding new light on the reptile industry by putting my ALL into providing the most vendor friendly environment where all of you will walk away happy. This includes reasonable table rates, convenient setup accommodations and an expo-schedule filled with relevant entertainment. But let’s not forget about the main reason “we” vendors make appearances at these shows.

Obviously, we all want to generate lots of sales to make our time and effort worth our while. Mainly, we do that by competing with retail costs and sell our reptiles at wholesale cost. Unfortunately, that alone will not do the trick all the time.

It's not always easy to do well at conventions. Because I want all of my vendors to walk away happy I want to help you, help me, achieving both of our goals. As a way to do so, I’ve decided to share some of my personal insights on reptile shows. Now, they are my personal opinions I’ve developed through my years of experience so feel free to agree or disagree.

Reputation Counts
Getting your company name out there is huge. Most people who attend these shows looking for a good deal are familiar to the reptile industry. Many times we contribute the guests to the well known vendors. Regardless whether or not the big name vendors bring in visitors, it doesn't mean they will not purchase from the smaller named breeders. If your reptile company is not yet completely established, this is your time to shine. Take advantage of the opportunity. Don't sit down the entire time. Stand up and engage with the potential buyers that walk by. Get to know them and understand their wants and needs. And keep in mind, everyone who attends is a potential customer.


Reptile Show Guests

There are two types of guests. There are those that are into reptiles and those that are just curious. Either way, here are just a few reasons both parties will enjoy their visit.

There will be:
- A variety of reptiles for sale that will be available to purchase at wholesale cost
- Several “big named” vendors you may not have seen, under the same roof, in a while
- Venom extractions conducted by Jules Sylvester
- Venomous reptiles and non-venomous reptiles
- Special appearances from Illusionist/Magician, Carl Michael
- Appearances from famous Nat Geo and Animal Planet reptile handlers
- Frequent giveaways
- And much more…


Thank you, in advance, for all of your support. I look forward to seeing all of you there!