Chris Birkbeck
Founder
Founder of Toronto Reptiles — twenty-plus years keeping reptiles, from first pets to the most demanding species in the hobby.
years keeping reptiles
reptiles kept & rehomed
from first pets to experts-only
About Chris
Chris founded Toronto Reptiles on a simple belief: every reptile deserves a knowledgeable, committed home. Over more than twenty years of keeping, he’s cared for well over a hundred animals — from beginner-friendly species right up to large boas and high-difficulty reptiles most keepers never attempt.
That hands-on range is what makes Toronto Reptiles different. When an animal comes in needing specialized care, Chris has almost certainly worked with something like it before. He handles the complex intakes, the advanced husbandry, and the in-depth care guides that go well beyond the usual beginner advice.
What Chris Specializes In
Snakes, Big & Complex
Boas, pythons, and the larger, trickier snakes — Chris's favourite end of the hobby.
Advanced Husbandry
Dialing in heat, humidity, and enclosures for high-difficulty species and special-needs intakes.
Tarantulas & Tricky Lizards
Exotic invertebrates and complicated lizards that need an experienced hand.
If an animal needs a home, the first question is never “is it easy?” — it's “can we do right by it?”
Looking for a reptile of your own?
Meet the reptiles and exotic pets currently looking for homes across the GTA — or reach out if you need to rehome one.