Bio: Richard (Rich) Crowley has been a dedicated supporter of the broader national herp community through his support of United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK), Chicago Zoological Society, Chicago Academy of Sciences, and Lincoln Park Zoo. Rich is a long-time member of the Chicago Herpetological Society serving in a number of roles from Adoptions Chairperson to President. Rich values the right to keep reptiles and amphibians (herps) responsibly and is an advocate for ethical behaviors of all enthusiasts from pet keeper to breeder to researcher. He is focused on encouraging and strengthening the positive image and physical bonds between society and all herp species.

Although a seasoned financial professional working at Argonne National Laboratory, Rich finds ways to remain connected to science and education. In his youth, Rich grew up observing native fauna successfully keeping many species. Over the last twenty-five plus years, Rich has been focused on breeding non-native snake and lizard species.  Throughout this period, Rich has been engaged in public hands-on education around conservation and captive-care, rehomed a wide range of herp species ranging from the smallest to the largest animals and provided expertise to local, state and federal authorities. Rich authored two books “A Passionate Journey with Short-Tailed Pythons” selling copies world-wide and achieving #10 Amazon Best Sellers in Reptile & Amphibian Care and an epic fantasy novel “Ranger of Darkwood.”

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