First off, welcome to HissSlings!!

I’m Jessica Glass, the owner, creator, and hands behind every Hiss-Sling. Believe it or not, I used to be absolutely terrified of snakes. Then I met Luke, “The Boyfriend,” and everything started to change.

He took me to my first reptile show in Tampa. Booth by booth, I met amazing people and saw one beautiful snake after another. Talking with breeders and vendors, I began to understand: it wasn’t about being afraid. It was about respect.

Then came the chance to take a picture with a VERY large snake. Luke said, “I’ll hold the bitey end.”

I was hooked.

A month later, Luke bought me my first Mexican Black Kingsnake, Onyx, and I fell in love. Before long, one snaker had become a whole crew of amazing wiggle worms.

After visiting show after show, I realized I wanted to be more than a visitor. I told Luke, “I want to be on the other side of these tables.”

His answer? “Come up with something worth contributing, and we’ll make it happen.”

I had plenty of ideas. Some good, some… not so much. But one kept coming back: I wanted to combine my love of snakes with my love of making things and create a bag for adventures with our favorite derp-herps.

I HAD A MISSION!!

I got to work choosing fabrics, finding soft liners, and bringing that idea to life. HissSlings was born.

I make every bag myself. From choosing the prints to sewing each Hiss-Sling, this is personal, handmade work inspired by the animals I once feared and now love.

I hope you and your snakers enjoy your Hiss-Sling as much as I enjoy creating it.

Jessica Glass