I honestly don't even know where to start -- this was AMAZING!!! We had him at my son's birthday party, and both kids AND parents absolutely loved it. From the moment he arrived, he had everyone engaged, laughing, and completely entertained. It's not easy to keep a group of kids (and adults!) that happy and focused, but he did it effortlessly. The energy, the professionalism, the way he connects with the kids -- everything was just perfect. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it makes all the difference. So many parents came up to me asking for his contact after the party! I would recommend him with my eyes closed -- truly. 1000% worth it. I only wish I had more parties just so I could hire him again! Thank you for making Noah's birthday so special and unforgettable! read more

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Highly recommend! I called Brian with extremely late notice and he was so nice and accommodating. He arrived to our event and was set up quickly. The crowd of adults and kids alike were captivated by his snakes and lizards. It was a great show and super informative. This was literally my son's dream come true. He said being the helper was the highlight of the night. If you have any events and need some entertainment, Brian is your guy. We learned a lot about reptiles and snakes and you'll def have a new appreciation for them once you get up close and personal. Would definitely do this again. Thanks, Brian!! read more

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I hired Brian for an event with kids ages 0-8 and he was a huge hit! He was easy to communicate with and he just requires a table and some shade if the weather is appropriate for an outdoor event. He brought two lizards and five snakes, including a huge Burmese python! Brian is charismatic but not pushy at all, and I could tell that he's good at feeling out everyone's comfort level. The show is educational for kids and adults both, but the main attraction was when put out all his reptiles on the table and let everyone pet and hold them. At one point, my daughter had three draped around her shoulders and one in her hands! I've seen a lot of kids' entertainers over the years and the For Goodness Snakes show is one of the best! read more

My boys said "can he come back again tomorrow?" Brian was such a big hit for the kiddos and the adults at the party. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and his snakes and lizards are very cool and unique. Everyone had a great time learning more about them and getting to touch and hold them up close. Highly recommend for your next event! read more

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We hired Brian from For Goodness Snakes for my son's 5th birthday party and it was such a hit! The kids were absolutely fascinated, and honestly the adults had just as much fun. Brian brought such great energy, kept everyone engaged, and made the whole experience feel safe and exciting. We all learned so much about reptiles while also having a blast. It made the party so memorable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for something unique and fun for their event. read more

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Brian is the best! Beautiful snakes and lizards and he does such a great presentation! We had him at our daughter's preschool for her birthday and everyone loved it!! Thanks Brian!! read more

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I hired For Goodness Snakes for my son's 8th birthday party, and it was a huge hit with the kids AND adults! :) Brian is not only very professional and knowledgeable about reptiles, but he's also really fun and friendly. The session was educational and interactive with audience participation. Everyone had the opportunity to hold the snakes and lizards, which was SO AMAZING! You can see the look of awe in people's eyes. One child at the party had a fear of snakes and initially didn't want to be in the same room, but through Brian's education and kindness, she was holding the biggest snake by the end of it! We were so proud of her and grateful for his guidance. I would highly recommend him for any party or gathering. Thank you, Brian! read more

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We had a great experience with Brian! My son had a wonderful snake party for his 7th birthday and it was an absolute pleasure. It's a memory we will not forget. Brian is friendly and knowledgeable and kept the kids entertained during the whole show. Both kids and parents enjoyed holding and interacting with the snakes. Would definitely recommend this business. read more

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I recently hired For Goodness Snakes for my partners 26th birthday! Very fun for us mid 20s-30s. We even had some zookeepers and ecologists in the audience and they had a blast! I feel like even they learned something. It was the best surprise ever for my partner. It took place in Santa Cruz, it is nice that Brian serves a wide area. Everyone (even the animal experts of the audience) noted that the snakes (and skink) were very calm, happy, and well taken care of. Honestly zero regrets! read more

Brian was extremely funny and charismatic, he made the experience of handling snakes feel wonderful and extremely safe, we got to spend an hour or so with him and the snakes and had a great time, they were so friendly and cute. read more

We were delighted by Brian and his exciting, hands-on program at our daughter's 6th birthday party. Brian elicited participation from all the kids, while also offering interesting information about the reptiles. He arrived on time, and didn't rush anyone at the end when there were 30+ people crowding around to hold and touch all the animals. Adults and kiddos alike had a blast. Thank you, Brian! You are one of kind! read more

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We had Brian just a reptile show at our son's birthday party in the park. Everybody had a blast (including the adults) and said it was the best party of the year. read more

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Wow! Brian is amazing. He was hyper professional and the kids loved it. He was really patient. Great pictures and very memorable

Brian Condy did a wonderful job when he brought his reptiles to our camp. In a room with over 30 children present, he held their attention for over 2 hours. A significant portion of the time was spent in question-and-answer, which could have easily led to some children becoming disengaged. Brian, however, continually redirected the crowd back to the question being asked and provided engaging and detailed answers, ensuring that the room was quiet enough for everyone to hear. During the question and answer portion, there were some reptiles on display to look at, and Brian would periodically take them out to talk about them. The format of the presentation was simple: question and answer first, then introduction to the reptiles and opportunities to touch and hold them. The kids had questions about the safety of touching and holding the reptiles, but Brian talked at length about how to do so safely, and by the end of the night even kids who had started out feeling squeamish and scared were petting snakes. For a process that could have been highly chaotic, the touching and holding portion of the night turned out to be great fun and was kept under control through Brian's clear directions on how to care for the animals and where to form a line. After the kids were done touching the snakes, they were provided with hand sanitizer. The night was a huge success and delight for campers and staff alike, and we highly recommend hiring Brian for your event. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Brian for my daughter's birthday party, and it was fantastic! The kids loved interacting with the snakes and lizards, and everyone got a chance to hold them. Brian was great with the kids--friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe and had fun. read more

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Brian was fantastic! My son's 6th birthday wouldn't have been the same without him. Brian was on time, engaging with both parents and kids and made even the most squimish kids (girls & boys) and Moms comfortable with the snakes. It was an educational session but it didn't feel that way and the kids got some amazing pictures. The reptiles and snakes were unsual, supersized and so friendly. And Brian made the extra effort to bring the reptiles deep into the park where we were, a not-so-short walk from the parking lot. Thanks so much for everything Brian! For Goodness Snakes made our party read more

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We had Brian come to our 8-year-old's birthday party, and WOW -- what an unforgettable experience! Communication was great and he was right on time. From the moment he arrived, he captivated the entire crowd -- kids and adults alike -- with his incredible collection of snakes and reptiles. What truly set Brian apart was his calm, friendly approach and deep knowledge of the animals. Even the most nervous guests were holding snakes by the end of the show -- yes, really! His energy was contagious, his passion was clear, and his ability to make everyone feel at ease was nothing short of amazing. We all also learned a ton too! Guests were raving and we heard it over and over: "This was the best birthday party ever!" If you're looking for a unique, exciting, and educational party experience that everyone will be talking about, Brian is your guy. 10/10 would book again! read more

Brian was fantastic. Great communication and wonderful with kids. We had him for my child's 7th birthday which most of his class attended. All the kids loved his program and interacting with the snakes and reptiles including a few who were a little more cautious at first. Even the parents had a good time. read more

Incredible! This is a birthday our son will be talking about for years. Brian was absolutely fantastic--he managed the kids perfectly and even inspired several of the parents. It was an outstanding party, and I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

Recently attended a birthday party for twin 4 year olds and Brian with his reptiles stole the spotlight! He's friendly and answers all your questions about the reptiles he actually breeds and raises himself! The professionalism was perfect and all the kids (and adults!) had a blast listening to him and interacting with his snakes and lizards. I would recommend him for any party or gathering to throw a bit of zest to the occasion! The man knows his stuff! read more

Brian was the most perfect addition to my boys birthday party! Adults and children were mesmerized by his suuuuper interesting stories and facts about reptiles and snakes, and then the demo started! His animals are so well taken care of, and well behaved:). It's really clear that Brian loves his animals and they love him. Oh and Brian was able to control all the kids and their excitement, that might be even more impressive than him controlling his animals! Huge recco for Brian! read more

For Goodness snakes is the BEST birthday party I ever had!And I am adult and birthday party was for me but my kids benefited from that party a lot ! Everyone loved it so much even my 10 years old daughter who was afraid at first , but at the end she could not get enough of snakes Brian is very passionate about the snakes and not only snakes ! You can't miss passion, he changed my life and made me ti fall in love with snakes and I actually miss them now ! Amazing experience, amazing person, amazing snakes and more ! I will recommend Brian and his snakes to anyone! My coworkers got shocked with my birthday pictures and videos and took Brian's contact! I wish you all the fun and joy with amazing read more

Brian was easy to communicate with for booking, arrived with well-cared for reptiles and full of facts! Our guests from 4-80 years old were all captivated. I'd recommend Brian to anyone--even if you're not sure you're into reptiles, trust Brian--they're just as good as puppies! read more

Brian put on such a wonderful program for our son's 6th birthday party this past weekend! Everyone was captivated and loved the experience. All of his reptiles were just so beautiful, sweet, gentle creatures. Our family loved every minute of it and we will have memories for a lifetime! read more

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I booked For Goodness Snakes for my 4yo birthday party this past weekend (~40 adults and ~30 kids). The whole experience was AMAZING! The kids (age 1 to 8) LOVED it and the parents were as entertained and engaged as their little ones. Brian was so good with the kiddos and answering everyone's questions. I wasn't sure what to expect and at the end the whole experience exceeded my expectations. I can't say I'm a fan of snakes and reptiles but this event definitely made me see them differently. Folks (mostly parents) that were scared of them before the show, were holding them in their arms and around their shoulders by the end of the show (with big smiles on their faces). Kids couldn't get enough holding and touching the snakes and the reptiles. It was safe for both humans and animals. I felt/saw the love Brian has for his animals. I would definitely recommend Brian any day. read more

Had the best time!!!!! if u are thinking about booking! definitely book him now. i loved every second even when i had to be blindfolded . thanks so much for an amazing experience it was all perfect. read more

We called Brian over for my son's 4th birthday party and it was the best entertainment we could've hoped for. He was so patient with the kids and facilitated a wonderful experience for the audience. People were skeptical of the snakes in the beginning but by the end all the kids were comfortable with the snakes and learnt a whole lot as well. Thanks Brian! read more

I just finished my son's 6th birthday party hosted at a local park in Walnut Creek. My son really wanted "a snake party". I reached out to a few that were located in the East Bay and everyone was booked. I began to tell my son that all the snakes were sick! I expanded my search and thanks to Yelp I stumbled upon Brian located in San Jose! WOOOWWWW if I could give 20 stars I would! First off Brian was prompt in his reply and so easy to work with! You just need to provide a table! Now on to the show.... He starts off providing fun facts about the snakes and answered Qs from the kids and adults. He was engaging, warm, playful and kept the kids attention. It was a bunch of 3-6 year olds so it's not that easy. The show was supposed to be 45 mins but ended up being over 1.5 hrs! He gave you time to pet and hold the snakes and lizards. My guest kept exclaiming how fun that was and I agree. There were guest that have seen other shows however you could only pet the reptiles so apparently it was quite the experience to be able to take your time and hold and pet them! I would absolutely book another show with Brian! Thank you so much! read more

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This was the best decision! I was honestly debating it for a while. Price, timing, will my 6 year old (to be) like it? But we decided to do it and it honestly was the best party ever. I was at first all over the kids, telling them to stay back, careful with the cage, with the snakes. Until Brian said "hey, don't worry, its all part of the experience" so I just stepped back and enjoyed. It was the center piece of the party and everyone was amazed. Kids and grown-ups. Guests and curious kids that happened to be at the park at the time, it was all good. A great time!! We got kudos from parents who felt it was the most fun their kids had had in a birthday party. I think this is a no brainer, your kids and guests will love it. read more

I had Brian come and present to my class of 2nd-5th graders, and I could not have been more impressed! He does a fantastic job connecting with the kids and helping them feel comfortable around his reptiles. He allowed my entire class to hold and pet the reptiles, and shared some great stories. I have never seen my class so engaged and excited during an assembly. I would absolutely recommend Brian and For Goodness Snakes for any group of kids, even if they aren't yet into reptiles! Thank you so much, Brian!!! read more

Amazing does not being to describe how good Brian is! We hired him for our 6 year old's birthday. The kids and adults had a blast!! He was on time, very professional, very informative and really just fantastic with the kids. I do see us working with him again - maybe even for a corporate event?! Thank you for an amazing party Brian!! read more

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I found Brian on google and hired him for my son's 4th birthday party. It was a blast and everyone enjoyed the reptile show. Brian was friendly, engaging and made all the little ones comfortable before introducing them to the snakes and reptiles. Even the parents got to hold and take pictures with the snakes and lizards. I would highly recommend him as he gave us our sweet time to enjoy the show and pet the reptiles. I am so glad that I chose For Goodness Snakes for my son's party. read more

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Such a great experience for my 2 year old's party, and the adults all loved it too! Very cool to learn about some snakes and get to hold them. It made our reptile party extra special. He does a wonderful job talking to the kids and making it fun and entertaining. read more

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Brian and his snakes made my sons 6th birthday so special. It was a great mix of education and hands on . He even did a fun blindfold game with my husband and I. I hope my kids still like reptiles next year because I would have him back. All the adults and kids had a blast! read more

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Wow! Brian was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend him for birthday parities. My son was tuning 9 and he came and put on an amazing show that includes education and LOTS of interaction with the reptiles. So impressed! All of our guests were raving about him! read more

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5+ stars for an amazing birthday experience from Brian Gundy! We booked For Goodness Snakes for our son's 7th birthday party and everyone - kids and adults - were captivated by Brian's knowledge and passion for snakes. He did an excellent job at educating us on snakes and reptiles, managing a large number of kids and getting everyone comfortable with his animals. His is a true pro and had everyone wanting to hold and spend time with his snakes. Kids had a blast and he left plenty of time for hands-on fun. 100% recommend Brian--all communication clear and offered a quality program. Thank you Brian! read more

My son requested to have reptiles at his 12th birthday party. Hiring Brian to come with his amazing collection of snakes and lizards truly made it a wonderful day for my son and his friends. Brian was engaging, held their attention throughout his presentation, and they loved the interactive part where they all got to hold the animals. We were all around super impressed! Thank you Brian for helping to make my son's birthday extra special! read more

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My daughter first saw Brain at the San Jose snake expo last summer, and immediately wanted him and his snakes for her next birthday party! He was very helpful in answering all my questions so I took one of his cards and held onto it until the time was ready. Seven months later...She still wanted a snake themed party, so I contacted Brian. He was quick to respond and the party was booked! The kids LOVED him a, and we're not afraid at all of the snakes! His snakes are very friendly and gentle. It's the snakes who should be worried about the kids grabby hands. Brian education the kids (and adults too) about his friendly snakes. Everyone had a great time! Thank you so much Brian for making this a memorable birthday party! read more

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My daughter enjoyed her experience with the snakes and reptiles today at Amber Summer Camp. She raved about how much fun she had holding the snakes that I had to write a review here. Great job entertaining the kids ! read more

My 8 years son and his friends really enjoy the snakes show from Brian Gundy. The best part is that the kids can gently handle those snakes by themselves! read more