A native Nevadan who considers Texas and Tennessee home as well, Riley has spent his entire life researching the natural world around him.

An experienced animal expert who has worked with species professionally ranging from killifish to Sloth Bears, Riley's expertise and main focus has always been venomous taxa and crocodilians.

A published author with new projects in the works and a focus to make sure that all projects he is involved with give to global conservation and education efforts.

Riley is a proud husband, father and grandfather whose single minded focus on his biological interests have caused considerable sacrifices to be made by his family. Any and all accomplishment has only been realized through their love, sacrifice and endurance.