“We’re a little different than the other reptile shows,” says Saravo, who founded the event. “The expo creates a hands-on educational experience for everyone who comes through the door. People can ...

Before Jinseioshi arrived, Silva already had a zoo's worth of reptiles in his animal family, including six snakes, a leopard gecko, a Komodo dragon, an ocellated skink and a second alligator. He also ...