Sanity Files

When Not Enraptured by Reptiles, Richard Allen Hops on His Harley

And pumps those muscles!

Published

6 years ago

April 25, 2019

PETS+ Staff PETS+ May 2019 Issue

Richard Allen REPTILE RAPTURE, MONONA, WI

Richard Allen breeds, sells and even rescues reptiles at the store he owns and operates with his wife, Cheryl. Pictured here is one such breeder, a male black-headed python from Australia named Mr. Awesome. When not working, Allen enjoys spending time with his family, which also includes daughter Paige and pup Pebbles.

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