I have just finished reading this book, a truly gripping and fascinating read that i dont feel you have to be interested in reptiles too enjoy. The fact this is a true story built on true accounts of people in the industry still trading today make it all the more a compelling read.
As a reptile keeper you will enjoy the mutual understanding of the addictive drive this hobby can give you and the book puts this into words perfectly. These events are a big part of what shaped the hobby and is def worth a read, I enjoyed it very much and would recommend too all!
The Lizard King by Bryan Christy
A tale of hot Passion and Cold Blooded Crime
The true story of a crafty reptile smuggler and the federal agent who tries too catch him. The Lizard King takes you behind the scenes of an unusual family business...and a vast criminal enterprise that that spans he globe. in Hollywood, florida, the Van Nostrands operate strictly Reptiles, a thriving animal business - and the primary supplier of illegal reptiles found in pet shops and zoos around the world. to stop the, Special Agent Chip Bepler of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service spent five long, difficult years monitoring thier trade in international wildlife trafficking.
Exploring this thrilling subculture with the zeal of a lifelong reptile lover, Bryan Christy takes us into a world in which legitimate collectors are willing to pay over $100,000 for a rare white python and smugglers are willing to go to extremes to capture the jungles next Holy Grail.
Book Review - The Lizard King by Bryan Christy
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