Growing up with several fears including a fear of snakes, Eric learned how to conquer his fears and turn then into hobbies leading him to have a business doing retile shows. Eric has also been successful in staring up an aquarium maintenance business as well. Eric has also been able to lose almost 60 ibs in 3 months using self discipline and the support of his wife who also lost just over 50 ibs herself. Even tho eric has moved away from running his reptile show business he still keeps exotics including 3 exotic cats.