Webpages: Thunder Things Automotive Group

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About Us

We are Thunder Things Automotive Group, also frequently called Thunder Things or TTAG. We are an ambitious, innovative, high-tech, luxury Canadian automotive company, founded in 2015, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

 The Mission

It is nearly two decades into the 21st century, yet there are two problems that have not been resolved: still too many fossil fuel-powered vehicles, and no native Canadian automotive industry. The latter is particularly sad; disturbing and perplexing if being entirely honest. There are so many bright, talented minds in Canada. But, nobody has bothered to step up to the challenge and create something from the ground up in this country. We are finally changing this. Canadians will no longer have to wonder about their identity in the automotive scene. Canadians will have something to proud of. Vehicles that will be able haul, tow, and handle the varying climate and landscape of Canada with ease. Vehicles that will run on nothing, but pure electricity and Canadian pride.

The Name

Most automotive manufacturers are named after their founders, or someone with significance to the company. Sometimes even an animal, plant, element or other physical subject. We went down the elements of nature route. From there, we naturally decided to go with a thunder theme. After brainstorming some combinations, we finally came down to Thunder Things. Not only does it suit the business perfectly, but can either come off as a little humorous or ominous, depending on how you see it.

Leadership

One man cannot build an entire empire alone. The same is true for an automotive company. Read the brief profile descriptions to learn a few things about some of the minds behind Thunder Things Automotive Group.

Sage Hill – Chief Executive Officer

Mister Hill is both the founder and chief executive officer of Thunder Things Automotive Group. He prior TTAG, he earned his Bachelor of Engineering for electrical engineering at the University of Waterloo. With all the resources and technology available today, Sage wanted to put it to good use by creating a green automotive company. Above all, he wanted it to happen in Canada, so he did it. It was not the easiest thing to do, but being the determined, courageous man he is, he accomplished it and created Thunder Things Automotive Group in 2015. Sage is responsible for making the major corporate decisions of TTAG and managing the overall operations and resources.

Barry MacLeod – Co-founder

Barry MacLeod is the co-founder and chief technological officer (CTO) of Thunder Things. He is responsible for the technical direction and engineering design for the vehicles of the company. This includes motors, software, firmware, controls, battery technology and power electronics. Barry is not a stranger to Thunder Things. In fact, he was a friend and university colleague of Sage that shared a similar mission in regards to creating a domestic brand for Canada. Similarly to Sage, he too, earned his Bachelor of Engineering for electrical engineering at the University of Waterloo.

James Bloomfield – Automotive Designer

James Bloomfield deals with the aesthetic design for the vehicles of Thunder Things. From a very young age, he had always been passionate about two things: drawing and vehicles. As such, he would spends lots of his time drawing many things, particularly vehicles. When he become older, he took classes for visuals arts, automotive mechanics, and computer-aided design (CAD) to further hone and professionalize his craft. He attended Humber College, where he earned an honours degree for industrial design.

Ava Townsend – Chief Financial Officer

Ava Townsend is responsible for the financial and accounting corporate matters of Thunder Things. Ava loves dealing with finance. Something that others would probably avoid at all costs if they could. From her earlier teenage years, she envisioned herself working at bank dealing with financial operations. Prior TTAG, she studied accounting and finance at Ryerson University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce. From there, she worked for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for 5 years, before arriving at TTAG.

Masuyo Maeyamada – Chief Strategy Officer

In today’s age of complex, challenging competition, one leader certainly cannot be on top of everything. Strategy deployment depends more than ever on effective decision making in a business. This is where Masuyo Maeyamada comes into Thunder Things to deal with: effective strategy execution. He is responsible for assisting the CEO with communicating, growing, executing, and sustaining the corporate strategic initiative of Thunder Things Automotive Group. Before arriving at TTAG, he earned his Master of Business Administration at Ryerson University in marketing. He worked as a manager at Nabari for 6 years.

Karan Jayashankar – Head of TTAG Parts

Karan Jayashankar is the head of the manufacturing and engineering team of Thunder Things Automotive Group. He is responsible for directing the engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure they create parts to the highest quality. Having earned his International Master of Applied Science (IMASC) from the University of Windsor, and Laurea Magistrale degree from the Politecnico di Torino, Karan brings a plethora of automotive knowledge to Thunder Things.

Abiade Olajumoke – General Counsellor

Abiade Olajumoke is responsible for the legal aspects of Thunder Things Automotive Group. He ensures that the business operates within the law, offers counsel on legal issues, anticipates problems, estimates risks strategically, and helps keep the business out of legal troubles. Abiade studied law at the University of Ottawa, and earned his Juris Doctor degree there. Before joining Thunder Things, he has served as the general counsellor of Richview Auto for 5 years.

Dibikad Waasnodae – Social Media Manager

Dibikad Waasnodae manages the official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages for Thunder Things Automotive Group. He went to postsecondary school at Queen’s University, to pursue and earn a Bachelor of Commerce in marketing. The social media pages of Thunder Things are not all about selling you on our products, though. They are informative, interesting, and helpful as well.

Shiphrah Menahem – Webmaster

Love the fresh, modern, clean appearance of Thunder Thing’s website? Shiphrah Menahem is the talented webmaster for Thunder Things Automotive Group. She has designed the website based on us being a 21st century Canadian startup, with a mission to create a domestic automarket for our country. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Web Development from the University of Toronto. Before then, she had been designing websites while in high school, and has garnered much experience from past tests and experiments in website design.

Batini Kikwai – Board of Directors

Batini Kikwai is an automotive expert with plenty of leadership experience. Most of her friends suggested she pursue a career in arts during her youth, but she was more interested in the technology behind vehicles. Her interest led her to taking automotive classes, as well as a part-time job with Clarence Mechanic Service Centre before postsecondary school. Prior Thunder Things, she has worked with Albany Motor Company as an executive manager, leading and growing the company. She holds a Master of Engineering Management degree from the University of Ontario Institute of technology (UOIT).

Gajra Konidela – Board of Directors

Gajra Konidela is an automotive veteran with plenty of credentials in the industry. She has done marketing and sales for the struggling Pinemeadow and Sonoma brands, where she has successfully managed to save them from termination. After her time with Pinemeadow Motors, she served as the automotive business manager for Westmount, contributing to its development plans, policies, procedures, and handling finance. Gajra has always been the type of person that enjoyed leading and helping others. Her former experiences demonstrate this well. She holds an Honours Bachelor Of Business Administration (Automotive Management) (BBAA) from Georgian College.

Linh Tran – Board of Directors

Linh Tran initially did not believe that she would be involved in the automotive industry, yet alone join the board for one. One spring day when she was 18, her Santo Viterbo broke down on a remote road. Luckily for her, the automotive emergency repair team was able to quickly get the vehicle towed, and bring get her to her destination. Getting that particular vehicle serviced was the difficult part: it took a tumultuous 8 months of dealing with parts, and less than stellar customer service. From that time on, Linh decided that she would learn more about how vehicles operate, and teach about it, too. She enrolled at the University of Windsor, where she earned her Bachelor of Education for teaching. She attended McGill’s University to earn a Master’s degree in teaching. She taught automotive courses for 5 years, before working as the Vice President of Royan Motors, and then joining the board for Thunder Things Automotive Group.

Thunder Things Vehicles

In our lineup, we have the body-on-frame pickup truck and SUV, then a crossover to followup 2-3 years after their launch. Whichever of the three you have your desires set on, you will not be let down by their uncompromising utility, features and technology.

Thunder Things River Rider $120,000

6000mm long, 2200mm wide, 260mm of ground clearance, a 200kWh battery pack, and a 400 litre front trunk, the Thunder Things River Rider (TTRR) is a commodious, high-riding, province-crossing, territory-trekking, all-electric, full-sized pickup truck. You would expect such a behemoth to be a heavy, unwieldy cage on wheels, but it is not. The River Rider’s all-aluminum build has resulted in a drastically reduced weight. The large battery pack at the bottom of the chassis, not only allows for fantastic range, but also results in a low center of gravity to significantly reduce rollover risks. And the interior? Premium synthetic leather, a telescopic steering wheel, and optional bench seats for front and rear are some of your many options.

TT Lightning Crew $135,000

The Thunder Things Lightning Crew (TTLC) is a River Rider without a truck bed. In place of a bed, it has a closed cargo area and third row of seats. This means that you get most of the same utility found on its pickup truck sibling. As with every three-row SUV based off of a truck sibling, this does result in slightly lower towing and payload capacity, as well as range. The advantages gained are seating for 9, and a permanently enclosed cargo area that is accessed by a hatch, or from simply folding down the third row. Choose the Lightning Crew over the River Rider if you prefer SUV styling or prioritize seating. Regardless of the two you choose, you will have the world’s most powerful, full-sized, electric passenger truck under your possession.

TT Water World $50,000

The Thunder Things Water World (TTWW) will be our more affordable, mass volume product 2-3 years after the launch of our truck duo. It is a mid-sized crossover, but certainly not a boring one. It can accelerate from 0-100km in 2.8 seconds! This is thanks to its aluminum body and all-electric, all-wheel drive system that allows the vehicle to sprint like lightning when you command it to. Similarly to its truck siblings, it sits high (230mm) to give you a good view of the road, features premium-grade synthetic leather, and has the option for front bench seats, to allow you to seat up to six people.

Social Media

Follow Thunder Things Automotive Group on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with our plans, products, technology and thunder. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to have updates mailed directly to your e-mail address.

Privacy Policy

Thunder Things Automotive Group is committed to respecting your privacy. The TTAG privacy policy is designed to inform users about the collection, use, and protection of their data. By visiting TTAG’s website, you consent to the practices mentioned in this policy. TTAG policy may be changed from time to time, so it is important to check the updated date to stay aware of changes. TTAG reserves the right, in our discretion, to modify our policy, partially or wholly, at any time. If you have subscribed to the TTAG newsletter, you will be e-mailed whenever the privacy policy has been modified.

What Kind of Information Does TTAG Collect?

TTAG collects names, e-mail addresses, Internet proctocol (IP) addresses, browser types and their versions, time zone settings, operating system and platforms, and cookie information.

What Does TTAG do With Collected Information?

TTAG uses your information to further an established business relationship, send you promotional materials if subscribed, and improve our services.

Who Does TTAG Share Information With?

TTAG does not share or sell your personal information, unless it it is strictly required to do so by law. However, TTAG holds no responsibility to links that lead away from its website.

How Does TTAG Guard Information?

TTAG has applied numerous physical, electronic, and managerial security measures to protect against loss, misuse, and alteration of information that has been stored and collected. Despite TTAG’s use of advanced encryption and certificates, no data collection or storage process is guaranteed to be 100% safe, 100% of the time. Contact TTAG should you have any concerns about a security loophole.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

The TTAG website is not designed or intended to collect information from children under 13. It is catered to customers over the age of 18. TTAG does not intentionally collect and store data from children under 13. Children under 18 should only enter with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

Webpages: Seaforth Serpents

Disclosure: Millennium River is an independent website that uses hyperlinks. Some of these links are affiliate links. When you click and purchase a product(s) through these links, I may earn a commission on qualifying sales. This is done at no extra expense to you. You may also support this website via PayPal. Unless it is clearly stated, the content is not sponsored. Seaforth Serpents is an original, imaginary website.

About Us

My name is Andrew Montpelier. I came from a small town of less than 6,000 people in Jamaica called Seaforth. From a young age, I have always loved reptiles. Being born in a tropical country that is home to many amazing species made me even happier and more appreciative of them. Not everyone was a fan, though. Some people were afraid of them, and would run away them. This made it fun to scare girls and boys alike with snakes, lizards, and frogs! Unfortunately, there were many people that would also resort to murdering them, especially snakes. Not cool. My parents moved to Canada when I was 12, which meant no more tropical species in my backyard. Nevertheless, Canada brought plenty of wonderful options that made it worth the move.

Upon graduating from high school, I pursued a Bachelor’s degree in animal sciences from the University of Guelph. Knowing in advance that there were already several snake shops in place, and that snakes are not quite as popular as cats, dogs, hamsters, budgies and cockatiels, I had to separate myself from the crowd. Majority of the snake sellers in Ontario, or Canada as whole honestly, sell primarily 5 things: royal pythons, king snakes, milk snakes, rat snakes, and an assortment of Central and South American boas. Barring the Suriname red-tailed boas, because they are too beautiful to not work with, I carry none of those. The common snakes are plenty awesome, but the rarer species are a special treat to work with and sell.

I opened a facility in Mississauga, and I am grateful to be able to do what I enjoy for a living. I named it Seaforth Serpents to pay homage to my hometown, and the fact that it is a shop full of serpents! Check it out online or in-store.

Meet The Seaforth Serpents Team

Andrew Montpelier

If “About Us” was the first thing you read when you visited the website for the first time, then you will know that I am the founder and head manager of Seaforth Serpents. I am the man who is responsible for overseeing and leading the Seaforth Serpents team. When I am not in the facility, I enjoy watching TV, spending time with my wife, a walk around town, and occasionally sports with friends. I own a pair of red-tailed boas, Jamaican boas, and fire skinks.

Amancia

The tech-savvy Amancia is the woman responsible for the social media posts of Seaforth Serpents. Her knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and digital marketing made it a no-brainer to give her the social media role. Her fun, witty personality also makes her great to interact with. She owns two royal pythons: a freeway and a puma. Outside of Seaforth Serpents, she enjoys photography, watching movies and trekking.

Anthony

Oh, Anthony! This man is a very outgoing, sociable guy, that will gladly welcome you and help you find something in store, should you request a particular product. And because he happens to own a pair of Angolan pythons himself, an elusive species we carry here, he has fantastic knowledge on the species. When he is not doing customer service upfront, he will look after the Angolan python department. He is anything, but boring to be around! Outside of the shop, he enjoys hanging out with friends, soccer and games.

Tara

Tara is responsible for the red-tailed boa constrictors. Being an organized type of person, she also helps to keep the inventory in order, and reports products that have gone out of stock. Drawing, playing the flute, and shopping is what she likes most. She owns a pair of leopard geckos.

Nicholas

He is the Jolly Old Saint Nicholas! Except that he is not old. Yet. Nicholas has a bright, positive attitude towards life and his work ethic. Traits that are much needed in any type of business, especially when chores can get a little dirty at times. His roles are primarily to look after our Jamaican boas, as well as dealing with inventory. Cycling, listening to music, and spending time with family is what he enjoys most in his spare time. He owns a rottweiler, Labrador retriever, and two Malaysian blood pythons.

Candice

Candice can be rather talkative, but she is a fantastic person to have on-board. She is a social, friendly, hilarious, story-teller that will brighten you up. Oh, and she also happens to own not one, but two of the species we carry at Seaforth Serpents, making her a knowledgeable asset. Since she owns a blacked-headed and woma python, she has naturally been given the role to look after these species in the facility. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, and working out at the gym.

Glenmore

Glenmore is the man responsible for caring for the Tropidophis (Caribbean wood snakes) snakes. Being a genus of species not frequently seen in the pet trade, it takes someone with a little more than just “Internet knowledge” to be in charge of them. And that is where Glenmore comes in hand. Being an owner of the Cuban wood snake, Feick’s dwarf boa, and Haitian wood boa, Glenmore has extensive knowledge on the species. His gentle, professional disposition, makes him a pleasant worker here. Outside of the shop, he plays the clarinet, enjoys strolls around town, and electronics

Hailey

Hailey has a rather interesting story because she was not exactly into reptiles. How did she end up here? Well, She loves animals. But, she also likes to try and experiment with new things, so she decided to have a go with working around reptiles. Since her time here, she has grown to be so much more appreciative of them, and has even ended up with a diamond python! Who would have thought? Her open-mindedness and adaptive attitude has not only earned her a role here, but has also brought great value to us.

Snakes For Sale

At Seaforth Serpents we sell red-tailed boas, Jamaican boas, Angolan pythons, Tropidophis, womas, black-headed pythons, and diamond pythons. Read each species profile to learn more about it, and choose the one that suits you best. All of our snakes offered for sale are captive bred and healthy.

Red-tailed boa – Boa constrictor constrictor $400

There are several subspecies of boa constrictors, but the one we work with is the nominate boa constrictor constrictor, particularly the Suriname locale. The vibrant red tail on this locale is what sets is apart from the pack. This is also what makes it a highly sought after common boa in captivity. Because this species can reach lengths of 180cm – 245cm for females, and 150cm – 210cm for males, it is definitely on the larger side, but certainly not the largest in the pet trade.

Angolan Python – Python anchietae $600

“Is that a larger royal python morph?” You might ask. No, but is a very close relative of it: the Angolan python! So why exactly is it not as popular as its smaller cousin? Because of its extremely limited range in the wild, only occupying a small part of Namibia and Angola. Past wars have left mines in parts of the region, and consequently made it dangerous to collect specimens and ship them across world. As a result, the Angolan python has not had the chance to be bred in large numbers for international markets. Luckily for us, and you the snake enthusiast, we have been able to get a hold of this species and breed it. If you love beady textures, you will love the feel of the Angolan python. This is one of its features that separate it from many other snakes. This snake’s size ranges from 140cm – 170cm

Jamaican boa – Chilabothrus subflavus $2000

The mascot of Seaforth Serpents. This species is particularly special here, because it reminds Montepelier of his home island, Jamaica, the same island it is endemic to. Unfortunately, habitat loss driven their numbers down to the point that they have become an internationally protected species. For the same reasons, they are very rare in reptile collections due to the work involved in getting them imported. We are extremely privileged to able to breed this species here in Canada. Despite their rarity, the species itself is not harder than any other boa to keep. With an average length of 180cm, sometimes going up to 230cm, they are on the larger side.

Tropidophis $150 – $250

The Tropidophis family is a genus of dwarf boas endemic to the Caribbean and South America. 17 Species exist, but at Seaforth Serpents we work with the Cuban wood snake (Tropidophis melanurus), Feick’s dwarf boa (Tropidophis feicki), Haitian wood boa (Tropidophis haetianus), Bahamian pygmy boa (Tropidophis canus), and the Caicos dwarf boa (Tropidophis greenwayi lanthanus). Most of them average 30cm – 60cm depending on the species and sex. This makes them ideal for people who do not want a large constrictor, and would like something more unique than a sand boa, or South and Central American boa.

Woma – Aspidites ramsayi $600

The woma python is one of the two Aspidites species that we are fortunate to work with. The woma looks much like its close relative, the black-headed python, only it notably lacks the “ink dipped” head. Its colouration is also brighter, too. These snakes hail from Australia, but have found their way in collections around the world. They range from 150cm – 260cm long.

Black-headed Python – (Aspidites melanocephalus) $1200

The python with the jet black head. Not a common species, but availability has improved in recent years. Their rarity also commands a higher price than its more available relative. As the name suggests, they look like a woma python that has had its head dipped in permanent black ink. Sizes are rather variable, with a range as low as 150cm, to up 250cm and sometimes longer.

Diamond Python – Morelia spilota spilota $700

The diamond python has three things going for it: a nice name, nice looks and a nice personality. It gets its name from the numerous scale clusters on its body, that look like diamonds. So if you have always wanted a large, olive-scaled, diamond-like python, this species may be the one for you. Do bare in mind that they average 200cm – 300cm, with exceptional specimens even getting up to 400cm! Not common, but one of the things you should think about before buying a diamond python.

Products For Sale

We carry starter kits, tanks, enclosures, substrates, and various tools for temperature, humidity, heating, lighting, cleaning and breeding. Zoo Med, Exo Terra, Spyder Robotics, Zilla, and PVC Cages are the brands we carry. All of which are prestigious and well known.

Shipping & Terms

Pricing

All prices on our website is in Canadian dollars. It is subject to change without any given notice.

What Forms of Payment Does Seaforth Serpents Accept?

We accept Paypal, VISA, American Express, Master Card, Electronic Money Transfers (always make sure you send us the password), and physical cash.

Payment Plans?

Unfortunately, we do not do payment plans. The cost of all purchases must be paid for up front, at once.

Do You Ship Internationally?

Indeed we do! This means that we naturally ship to all Canadian provinces and territories. We use the safest, fastest, live animal shipping services of different airlines. All our snakes are packed safely, securely and comfortably. Seaforth Serpents can also provide paperwork you require to import your shipment, such as CITES and Health Certificates. The cost of shipping and handling will be bundled into your final purchase before the animal is exported. Call or e-mail for a shipping price quote. Always make sure you have the correct address. Seaforth Serpents is not responsible for orders sent to the wrong address, if that is what you specified upon placing an order. As with the Health Guarantee, the only option is to request an exchange or store credit. In the event that a live snake is sent to the wrong address twice, absolutely no credit or exchange will be given.

Local Pick up?

Yes, our store hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday. This means that any telephone and e-mail inquiries will be delayed until Monday.

Extreme Temperatures?

We do not ship our snakes during extreme heat or cold.

Health Guarantee

All of our snakes are guaranteed to be healthy and free of disease, sickness, parasites or other problems. They are also sexed correctly. If you live in Canada and have a problem with any of our snakes, you must notify us within 7 days. Live snakes are not refunded, and instead can be exchanged with a non-problematic specimen of the same species and sex. If no suitable specimen is available, a store credit will be given. For international customers, a store credit is the only option for the rare event that our snakes happen to be problematic.

Inanimate Products

Merchandise on the other hand, can be exchanged within 21 days, granted you have proof of purchase. 

Privacy Policy

When a purchase is made at Seaforth Serpents, we collect various types of personal information such as first & last name, e-mail and addresses. When you browse our online website, IP addresses are automatically collected. This allows us to learn more about the browsers and operating systems used, and create a better experience. Similarly, credit card data is temporarily stored, only for the duration of a purchase transaction. Once completed, it is wiped. All payment systems used adhere to industry standards to ensure that your data is encrypted and safe. Your personal information is never sold or disclosed, with the exception of events that may require us by law.

Social Media & Contact

Seaforth Serpents has official pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow, watch, Tweet or comment on the appropriate platform of your choice. In addition to this, you can also sign up for our newsletter to get information about our store, products, or snake tips. See the serpents!