I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was obsessed—especially with dinosaurs—which is probably why my love for reptiles started so early. When I was just three, my grandfather gave me Tank, the now-famous Sulcata tortoise, I kept him along with many other animals on his five-acre farm. I even had my own reptile room! It was a dream come true. But in 2009, when I was nine, we lost the farm and all the animals—except for Tank, who stayed with me.

       When I turned 16, I decided to get him a companion, Luna. In the summer of 2018, they had babies, and that’s when Shadow’s Reptiles was born. I started sharing my journey online and quickly grew to over a million followers between 2019 and 2020. As more people found me, I started rescuing animals that needed new homes. But social media became overwhelming, so I stepped away to focus full-time on my true passion—caring for animals.

       In 2022, I began doing animal shows to share my love for reptiles with kids and people of all ages. I believe it’s so important to teach others how to interact with animals the right way—especially those that are misunderstood.

       Now, in 2025, I’m still rescuing, breeding, and doing educational shows, all while working toward my biggest goal—buying back my grandfather’s farm and turning it into the ultimate sanctuary. Follow my journey and be part of something amazing!

- Anthony founder of Shadow's Reptiles