Reptile Direct was founded by James and Hunter — two keepers with over 25 years of combined hands-on experience. Every article on this site is written from direct experience with the species covered, not sourced from other websites. Our goal is to give reptile owners accurate, complete answers whether they are setting up their first enclosure or dealing with a health issue in an animal they have kept for years.
About James
James is also a prolific educator and can’t help talking about reptiles once you give him the idea that you like such topics. He started contributing to ReptileDirect, hoping more reptile owners would care for their herp buddies better.
James Kenneth has been keeping reptiles for close to 20 years, starting as a teenager with his first ball python. Today he keeps a bearded dragon named Draco and a leopard gecko named Geek, and has bred and raised dozens of reptiles over the years.
For almost twenty years, he nurtured and bred dozens of reptiles. Today he looks after Draco and Geek — though his wife would probably prefer fewer reptiles in the house.
Beyond the realms of herpetoculture, James is also an active conservationist. He often collaborates with organizations that help protect endangered reptile species. James often attends reptile shows and expos. Local reptile groups have also invited him to share his story and things he has learned over the years.
About Hunter
Hunter Briggs is a reptile breeder with over 10 years of experience keeping and raising ball pythons, bearded dragons, and boas. What initially started as curiosity quickly turned into a deep passion for herpetology, and a connection with the reptile community as a whole.
Over the years he’s gone from owning his very first ball python (a great pet for any beginner) to building up a fully dedicated breeding operation. This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and has taught him countless lessons about reptile ownership.
Hunter is a member of USARK and various local organizations and clubs. He also enjoys traveling around the country to attend reptile shows and expos, where the collective knowledge of the community is on full display.
Hunter enjoys discussing herpetoculture and sharing some of the knowledge he’s gained over the years. He hopes to use Reptile Direct as a place to do this, and also connect with other reptile owners and breeders.