Jay Brewer may not be a household name, but he is fascinating nonetheless. He’s the owner of a store in California called Prehistoric Pets. He focuses on pets like snakes and other reptiles, and he is really passionate about them. Most people aren’t fond of snakes, yet he eats, sleeps, and breathes them.
Snakes and other reptiles are significant to Brewer, and he wishes to share his admiration for them with the rest of the world. Continue reading to know more about him.
A Self-Made American Survivor
Jay Brewer is unquestionably a self-made man. Born on September 5, 1964, he was adopted at birth and orphaned at the age of 15, so he didn’t have many opportunities for a successful future. But Jay realised he only had one choice: SURVIVE.
Now, the 57-year-old Brewer is the founder of “The Reptile Zoo” and “Prehistoric Pets.”
He is a Snake Breeder
Brewer isn’t only the proprietor of a snake store in Southern California. He is a snake breeder. But not just any snakes. He breeds snakes that he finds interesting, and he does so in a very specific and meticulous manner.
Brewer isn’t just searching for anything fresh and new when it comes to breeding his snakes. On his new snakes, he’s aiming for specific patterns and colours, and it doesn’t always happen straight away. There have been times when he has spent a decade breeding two snakes in order to acquire the exact colours and patterns he wants in his snake kids.
He is a Successful Exotic Breeder
Brewer gained notoriety from the start for his breeding efforts, which resulted in the reproduction of many endangered species as well as the creation of various new morphs of these and other species, including Indian pythons, albino Burmese pythons, unusual boas, and frilled dragons.
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He is also known for breeding the world’s first patternless leopard geckos, the world’s first patternless African Rock pythons, the world’s first Blizzard Lizards, one of the world’s first Albino Reticulated pythons, and many more.
He Spent a Decade in Fishing Business
Brewer constructed and built a tiny commercial fishing boat and established his first business with a measly $500 inheritance and the advice of his dear friend and mentor “Uncle Louie.”
He ran a profitable commercial fishing business for nearly ten years using his talent, strength, and common sense. Brewer was fortunate enough to be included in National Geographic Magazine as a result of his hard work at such a young age.
He has a Massive Online Following
Brewer has a massive online presence. He is active on multiple social platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. As of Dec 13, 2021, he has accumulated 5.7 million Instagram followers, over 3 million YouTube subscribers, almost 17 million TikTok fans, and more than 29.4k Facebook followers.
Decades-Long Relationship with His Wife
Brewer is a happily married man. He has been married to his wife, Becky, since 1987. He and his wife are the founding partners of “Prehistoric Pets” and “The Reptile Zoo.”
Together with his wife Becky, Brewer has fathered three kids, all daughters. Two of his daughters are Juliette and Laura Brewer.
He is Worth Millions
As a founder of “Prehistoric Pets” and “The Reptile Zoo,” Brewer has been accumulating a hefty amount of fortune. He earns hundreds of thousands of dollars every month from his social accounts alone. Besides, he has supplemented his income through sponsored posts and videos.
The specific digit of Brewer’s net worth is still unknown, however, he is roughly worth over $6 million.
