Forget the wiggles, hi five, McDonald's, Kids Zones and the rest. Nothing competes with Raymond Hoser/Snakebusters and live reptiles to give the kids a good fun time.
Live reptiles will appeal to all age groups and gender ... no one will feel left out.
What's more they actually learn things of use at the same time.
The kids will learn the basics of snake safety, conservation of wildlife, how they live and even get the chance to touch, handle or even hug reptiles if they want to.
The reptiles used at the parties are tame and used to being handled. They are "non-biting" kinds, so the worst possible outcome for a child is probably being peed on, which usually gets a giggle from the others.
Often it's the adults that seem to get more from the kids parties than the kids. They too learn things that they never knew and also often get their first ever close encounters with reptiles.
Raymond Hoser has two young children of his own (aged 3 and 5 in 2004, or 7 and 9 in 2008) and so he knows their "on" and "off" buttons like only a parent can ... (as it happens, none of our competitors even have kids!).
What makes a snakebusters party better than other advertised "reptile parties"?
Several things actually, (see the link for all shows and parties), but the main thing that people notice is that our shows are "full-on - hands-on" as in usually everyone holds pretty much everything - AND - without waiting.
Lots more critters at a time and kids can hang onto their reptiles rather than handing them on, because we bring enough for everyone to hold at the same time!
We bring dozens of critters!
No other reptile party comes close!
Deadly snakes that don't bite (another Snakebusters exclusive), harmless snakes, monster pythons, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises, frogs, a gift that isn't junk, etc ... we bring the lot!
Pricing is usually $260 per kids party (Melbourne metro) and less per session if several are booked at once.
And with Snakebusters you get the extra's without paying extra!
Snakebusters are alone in not quoting surcharges for Crocodiles, no more dollars to bring the deadly snakes, not quoting extra for extra children above some miniscule number (no limit on kids at our parties!) and free invitations (see links below).
To book Snakebusters at your event ...
It is best to phone us (day or evenings are OK), rather than send an e-mail. We don't get all e-mails sent and don't necessarily respond to them straight away. More importantly, as Australia's most sought after wildlife demonstrators, we are always heavily booked, so it is best to book Snakebusters before sending out invitations and the like.
Further details: Phone (Melbourne) (03) 9812 3322 or mobile - (within Australia) 0412 777 211.

Frequently asked questions (or questions worth asking if shopping around for a reptile show for your function, party, school or event).

Media release June 08 - Snake handler gets serious bite - NOT SNAKEBUSTERS.

Snakebusters Party Invitations
Several Options available ... use your favourite!

Download a one-page party invitation as a pdf file.

Download the same one-page party invitation as an MS Word file to type in any text you want and customise it in any way you want.

Download and customise another different Snakebusters party invitation as an MS Word file (Simply type in what you want in the spaces and/or alter any part of the invite).

Download an alternative one-page party invitation as a pdf file.

Further links
Please scroll through this entire list before making a selection

General notes - all shows, displays, etc.
If interested in these please read this link first.

Reptile (snake) parties for children.

Snakebusters reptile shows - Frequently asked questions.

Kindergartens/child care centres.

Primary Schools.

Secondary Schools.

Scouts, golf clubs, etc.

Fundraising/free snake shows.

Libraries, incursions, etc.

Shopping mall shows and displays.

Universities and specialist courses.

Agricultural shows, etc.

Our reptiles - only immaculate ones used.

Reasons why Snakebusters shows are the best there are.

Testimonials and recommendations.

Snake catching courses (for venomous snakes).

Snake and reptile keeping courses.

Terms and conditions of snakebusters shows and bookings.

Snake, reptile and wildlife surveys, environmental reports, consulting, etc.

Reptiles for hire ... photo shoots, TV, newspapers, models, magazines, etc.

Expert witness for reptile-related litigation, mediation and so on.

Reptile books for sale.

CD-rom, Video and DVD sales.

Over 100 scientific papers on snakes, lizards, husbandry, taxonomy, etc.

Melbourne's Snakes - a comprehensive guide to the snakes of Melbourne online.

If you have found a snake on your property - how to make the snakes go away - pdf file.

Photo sales
All species of Australian reptile and frog.

Snakebusters^®
This is a trademark that is registered and protected (R, TM)
... unauthorised use is prohibited.

Note: The links below may not work as they may have been removed to keep space down on the server

Melbourne's Snakes - summary information and photos (including Hi-res. versions for free download).

http://www.smuggled.com/pdf1/melsna1.pdf
Scientific Paper - Melbourne's Snakes - pdf file.
Litteratura Serpentium, 10(2), pp. 82-92 and 10(3), 122-145. (4.1 mb)

Detailed information on almost all other Australian species of snake, reptile and frog from the text of one of the most definitive reference books ever published (as organised links).

The latest advice on what to do if bitten by a venomous snake.

Freehandling Australia's most deady snakes
(not for the squeamish)
(including snake and related images for download and free reproduction, including as high resolution jpegs).