Animal Hire
Reptile & Exotic Animal Hire for Media, Events & Promotions
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snakes alive provides a unique and professional animal hire service for creative and commercial projects across Suffolk, as well as parts of Norfolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. Our collection includes a wide variety of snakes, lizards, amphibians, insects, and spiders, available for use in media productions, advertising campaigns, photo shoots, music videos, theatrical performances, educational content, and more.
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Whether you’re planning a bold promotional event or need the perfect exotic animal for a close-up shot, we can help bring your vision to life with our well-cared-for and camera-ready creatures.
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Not sure which animal best suits your project? Just send us an email with details about your concept, and we’ll be happy to recommend the most suitable species. You can also view a selection of our animals in action in the slideshow below for inspiration.
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All animals are handled by experienced professionals and cared for in accordance with strict welfare standards. Let us know how we can help make your next production truly unforgettable.
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Due to our recent relocation we are currently on pause until we obtain our new Animal Activities Licence. Please watch this space for updates or reach out to us directly for more information.
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Bring your vision to life
Visual Media
Enhance your content on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Fashion Shoots
Add an exotic flair to your accessories and apparel.
Theatre and Stage
We once crawled under the stage with 10 foot long Boa Constrictor Belle to get to stage right in time.
Drawing Classes
Provide artists with live subjects for inspiration.
TV and Film
Our animals have made appearances on many shows and our staff are experienced at supporting teams behind the scenes.
Promotional
Charity awareness campaigns, British made chocolate or refreshing ice tea with have help promote various projects.
Photography
From sensual and exotic to creepy and terrifying snakes are very popular and photographic subjects, but our lizards, bugs and tortoises are also available.
Music Videos
If only our animals had an autograph book you would be able to see the famous singers they have worked alongside.
Themed Events
From Hubble Bubble Halloween Events to the infamous 'bush tucker trials' we are here to help.
Product Launches
We frequently help companies with product launch events.
Radio
We have been on various Radio shows.
Launch Parties
Remember that one time we met Little Mix in a bar?
Corporate Events
We can add interest to your displays at corporate events and exhibitions.
Past clients







Our media portfolio
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