🌱 For Yuki, a Beijing native, childhood walks in parks sparked a love for frogs, lizards, and snakes. But in 1990s China, resources to explore this fascination were scarce. "I felt like a detective without clues," he recalls, describing his early curiosity about reptiles.
🔓 Everything changed when Yuki studied abroad. Stricter regulations? More reptile access! Overseas laws allowed him to keep exotic pets he’d only seen in books – turning his passion into hands-on learning. 🐍 "It was like unlocking a secret level in a video game," he jokes.
💡 Returning to Beijing, Yuki merged global insights with local opportunities. By navigating China’s evolving animal welfare policies, he’s now creating educational programs to teach young people about biodiversity through reptile care. His workshops blend science, environmental awareness, and – yes – safe snake handling!
🌟 "Fear often comes from not understanding," says Yuki, whose programs reach over 5,000 students annually. From TikTok-style科普 (kēpǔ, science popularization) videos to school partnerships, he’s proving that scaly friends can be gateways to global conservation conversations. 🌍✨
