Meet Cosmo our Emu

Very few people know that I have other animals besides reptiles. This is a picture of one of my three emus named Cosmo. I have had Cosmo since he was a chick in 2005. I was only 15 years old when we received Cosmo and the other birds from an old emu farm in Nampa, Idaho. I guess in a sense you can say we "rescued" Cosmo and his brother and sister from being butchered. They now live happily on several acres where they LOVE spending their days grazing the grassy fields. Emus are the second largest bird in the world and can run up to speeds of 40 mph! They are very inquisitive animals and come right up to you as you walk into their exhibit. A lot of people ask me why I have such large birds; my response is "How could you not?"

Harpy Eagle!!!

I just had to share this picture of a Harpy Eagle with all of you! This was taken during my recent visit to the Birds of Prey Center located in Boise, ID. What a magnificent bird! Harpy Eagles are considered to be the most powerful eagle in the world with talons the size of grizzly bear claws! They live in Central and South America where they dine on sloths, reptiles, birds, and even monkeys!

To see a bird like this up-close was truly incredible. This particular Harpy Eagle has been worked with since he was hatched at the Birds of Prey Center a couple of years ago. Since he is a male he won't get as big as his female counterparts. The center hopes to fly him outside soon once the weather gets warmer. Could you imagine seeing one of these birds in the air? Woohoo!

For more info on how on how you can visit the Harpy Eagles at the Birds of Prey Center please visit their  website  http://corbinmaxey.com/http://www.peregrinefund.org/default.asp

Grand Finale Taping

Yesterday's Grand Finale taping of "LIVE with The Reptile Guy" went great! We had so many people come to the taping that we had the kids sit on the studio floor. Maybe next season there will be enough in the budget to get more chairs! Our HUGE surprise was bringing "Soni" our 5 1/2 alligator to the show. He was so big that he had to be brought in through the back studio doors! Many thanks go to Jacob my Animal Assistant and my dad for assisting me during his segment. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you! Our Grand Finale Show will air later on in May.

Happy Sunday- Corbin & Animals

Fox News Morning Show!

We are so excited about our appearance on the Fox News Morning Show today! The show is going to feature reptiles that are found in North America. Not only do we have new reptiles featured ALL morning long from 6:00-8:00am we also have a HUGE surprise!  If you're in the Boise area you can catch it on Channel 12 OR you can watch it worldwide at http://corbinmaxey.com/http://www.ktrv.com/Global/category.asp?C=73639&nav=menu439_1

Look at those pearly whites!

Take a look at this happy grin from Soni our American Alligator. I wanted to share with you what I see most mornings when I open up his exhibit. He usually plots himself right in front of the door blocking my entry! Most of this is just bluff. At over 5 feet now, Soni is starting to lose his yellow strips and turn more of a dark grayish color. He is becoming more and more protective of his territory and for good reason: In the wild male alligators would be doing the same thing, establishing territories and looking for lady gators. I often get asked how long we will keep Soni...the answer is FOREVER! Although he hardly ever participates in our outreach programs anymore due to his size he still will always have a home and be apart of my Animal Ambassador Team!