Who is Ernie Sims

1.) Participated in the 2007 Lions Pet Calendar that helps to raise money for the Dearborn Animal Shelter.

2.) After his football career, he wants to become a veterinarian and has a goal to open an animal hospital in Florida.

3.) Ernie Sims brings speed, talent and intensity to the Lions linebacker corps and this earned him the right to be the teams defensive captain.

Ernie Sims is a pet lover. But not your usual pets. In his home, he has pet boas, pythons, lizards and spiders, and he has a huge aquarium that features a lionfish.

He takes very good care of his pets. He really almost treats his home like a museum. He lets his teamates bring their families over to take a tour and meet his exotic pets. The average cost off his pet food per month is $1000.

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