Reptile Man Brings Slithering, Spikey Friends

WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School gym was full of shrill squeals, shouts and slimy things Monday night when a crowd of local kids and parents enjoyed a presentation from the Reptile Man.

Scott Petersen, also known as the Reptile Man, runs the Washington Serpentarium near Monroe. He has a big collection of poisonous snakes and reptiles of many kinds.

Monday night, some of these reptiles rested in blue plastic tubs on the floor and on a table in the high school gym. These tubs had air holes and some had locks on the boxes to make sure whatever reptile was inside - stayed inside.

At 6:30 p.m....