Statsa
Hank Molt

Hank Molt

United Kingdom United KingdomsmugglerMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.00%

Hank Molt is a key figure in the illegal reptile trade featured in 'Monsters of God,' known for his tumultuous rivalry with fellow trader Tommy Crutchfield. Once a mayonnaise salesman, Molt's controversial actions include burying a stash of animals alive and engaging in a long-standing feud that highlights the darker aspects of wildlife smuggling.

Power2,567
Reach64,530
Collect

Country presence

Recent news mentions

Hank Molt began publishing a reptile price list in the 1960s, inspiring many reptile enthusiasts.

‘Even the good guys were doing bad things’: the wild, twisted story behind the new Tiger King | Documentary
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-09
6.0
Also mentioned
Jeremy Mcbride
Jeremy Mcbride
Eric Goode
Eric Goode
Tommy Crutchfield
Tommy Crutchfield
Ray Van Nostrand
Ray Van Nostrand
Mario Tabraue
Mario Tabraue
Anson Wong
Anson Wong
Michael Van Nostrand
Michael Van Nostrand
Slash
Slash

Hank Molt is one of the two men who kickstarted the illegal reptile trade.

Monsters of God review – a messy feud between rival reptile smugglers gets the Tiger King treatment | Television
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-08
3.0
Also mentioned
Eric Goode
Eric Goode
Bryan Christy
Bryan Christy
Tommy Crutchfield
Tommy Crutchfield
Anson Wong
Anson Wong