Now the 60-year-old wants to turn his abode into an interactive creature centre, where people can come to face their fears and school children can get up close and personal with creepy crawlies. One sources creatures for the movie and advertising industries, and the other is dedicated to bringing "creature experience" to the people. His will turn his garage into a "warm animal centre" to house the thousands of insects, spiders and geckos. Auckland's bug man has also used his many other creatures to help people he meets at fairs and shows to overcome their fears. Lawton says he can run programmes in a more organised manner when he starts the new centre, possibly next year.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 05, 2016 16:01 UTC