Kalem and his skink lizard Jasper were voted the winner of $500 from Best West Pet Foods as part of the Great Summer Staycation!

It was early when Kalem got the phone call but he was excited to hear he was a winner. "Wow, that's amazing!" he said when he got the news.

The money will come in handy as Kalem is doing something pretty cool. "I'm running a rescue for reptiles and amphibians. Snakes, lizards and frogs. The money will go to supplies and it will really help with it."

He also adds that he kind of just fell into the role of becoming a rescue for reptiles. "About a year or two ago, I was into nature but I wasn't sure exactly what. Then, reptiles really connected with me. I owned a couple and even now I have a few, then decided it would be good to do a rescue. Now, I take them in, work with them and then will find them a better home."

Getting in contact with Kalem is easy. "Go to Instagram, RRR Reptile, that's the best way."

Mom Monica added that she's getting used to the idea of being a reptile rescue. "He's training me to not be afraid of the snake and the other critters" she said with a laugh.

Kalem was quick to pass along thanks to those that helped him win. "Thank you so much for all the support, I really appreciate it. You're helping out more then just me, you're helping out a lot of animals, which is really great."