About Tropical Vision
Tropical Vision is the culmination of two individual's
lifelong passion for reptiles (particularly snakes)
transformed into a company that is committed to
customer satisfaction by producing the finest investment
quality captive bred reptiles, providing unique
educational opportunities, and exceptional customer
service. The company (founded in January 2001) is
located south of Houston, Texas and is a frequent
participant in many reptile expos and conferences.
John Wisser developed a devoted interest in snakes
from an early age, and this has only increased as
the years have gone by. His lifelong desire has
been to work with snakes full time in any capacity.
As a young person, John was influenced by teacher
and snake breeder Steve Fuller while living in New
Fairfield, Connecticut (thanks for your time and
effort, Steve). John gained expertise and experience
with reptiles through research and the privilege
of working for Craig Howard at Texas Exotics (thanks
to the late Curt Howard for giving me my first opportunity).
While John has a true passion and has worked with
many species of snakes, pit vipers remain his main
area of interest and research. Currently, John serves
as an advisory council member to Texas A&M Kingsville's
Natural Toxin Center (headed by Dr. John Perez),
and collaborates with scientist and Tropical Vision
veterinarian Dr. Edward Wozniak D.V.M. Ph.D (thanks
for all your help and the great times) in his studies
on pit viper venom disintegrins from the genus Agkistrodon,
Crotalus, and Atropoides. John has also been involved
in many educational presentations involving snakes
at schools, universities, nature centers, and various
scouting organizations: including a large presentation
on the "Venomous Snakes of the World"
at Jessie Jones Nature Center, training of the staff
at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
(UTMB) Animal Resources Center in the proper husbandry
and handling of pit vipers, and assisting National
Geographic Explorer behind the scenes during filming
of several vignettes involving venomous snakes.
John has now altered his path somewhat by focusing
on the reproduction of Ball Python and Boa Constrictor
morphs. John earned a Master's degree in Counseling
and Family Therapy in 1997, but his love of reptiles
dominated his time. John lives in Alvin, Texas with
his wife Carrie and son Ryan. When not feeding and
cleaning snakes, he enjoys hockey (GO PENGUINS!!),
playing progressive metal guitar, and exploring
the wilds of West Texas with friends.
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