From left: Danielle Fishel, Matthew Lawrence and Will Friedle starred together on ‘Boy Meets World.'.Photo:Gerardo Mora/GettyMatthew Lawrence’s reptiles are giving a new name to western fashion.During his appearance at ’90s Con on Saturday, where he participated in a panel ofBoy Meets Worldcast members, Lawrence, 43, explained the hilarious story behind why his pets have tiny cowboy hats.Danielle Fishelreferenced a previous panel appearance in which someone asked if Lawrence ever dresses up his dozens of reptiles, and the answer inspiredWill Friedleand Fishel, 42, to buy what may be the best gift ever. “[Lawrence is] like, ‘No I don’t think they make hats that small,'” Fishel said.“Well that night, Will and I stopped into a toy store. And wouldn’t you know it but they had tiny little cowboy hats. We got two different sizes and then the next day delivered them to Matt and he promised to take photos,” she recounted.Matthew Lawrence starred in ‘Boy Meets World.'.getty (2)Friedle chimed in: “You know what the funny thing is, Danielle, you and I never stopped to discuss, what were those hats for in the first place? They were just small enough to wonder why were these made in the first place?“Lawrence called the tiny hats a “really cool gift,” and promised to send photos of the reptilian accessories. “You’re going to have to put those images behind a pay wall,” Fishel responded. “I love that they manifested themselves that night. That’s the unique part of that story.“This isn’t the first time Lawrence’s reptiles have been a topic of conversation. His ex-wifeCheryl Burkejoked about their presence “underneath” their home in a previous interview on theKelly Clarkson Show.Burke revealed thatLawrence had between “40 to 50” reptiles, though the former couple agreed to one major line in the sand. “No snakes — that was the deal. I said no snakes,” Burke shared. “So when we actually dated over a decade ago, I knew that I was marrying a guy who loves reptiles.“Lawrence often speaks about his care for the pets on his podcast,Brotherly Love, which he hosts alongside siblingsAndrew and Matthew Lawrence.Matthew Lawrence is an avid reptile lover.Randy Shropshire/Getty for LifetimeLawrence appeared as Jack Hunter onBoy Meets Worldfrom 1997 to 2000. In recent years, he’s stayed out of the spotlight — aside from his split fromDancing with the Starsalum Burke. The pair finalized their divorce in September 2022 after a nearcustody battleover their shared dog, Ysabel. Burke ended up with ownership of the pup.Lawrence hassince moved onwith another ‘90s favorite, TLC band memberRozonda “Chilli” Thomas. “My life is in a complete bloom right now. I get to spend time withan amazing woman like Chilli,” he toldEntertainment Tonightin March.“I’ve never gotten to be able to experience that kind of relationship before, so it’s quite special. She’s a really, really special human being. I wish more people on the planet were like her. We’d be much better off,” he added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.’90s Con is taking place at the Tampa Convention Center through Sunday.

From left: Danielle Fishel, Matthew Lawrence and Will Friedle starred together on ‘Boy Meets World.'.Photo:Gerardo Mora/Getty

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Matthew Lawrence’s reptiles are giving a new name to western fashion.During his appearance at ’90s Con on Saturday, where he participated in a panel ofBoy Meets Worldcast members, Lawrence, 43, explained the hilarious story behind why his pets have tiny cowboy hats.Danielle Fishelreferenced a previous panel appearance in which someone asked if Lawrence ever dresses up his dozens of reptiles, and the answer inspiredWill Friedleand Fishel, 42, to buy what may be the best gift ever. “[Lawrence is] like, ‘No I don’t think they make hats that small,'” Fishel said.“Well that night, Will and I stopped into a toy store. And wouldn’t you know it but they had tiny little cowboy hats. We got two different sizes and then the next day delivered them to Matt and he promised to take photos,” she recounted.Matthew Lawrence starred in ‘Boy Meets World.'.getty (2)Friedle chimed in: “You know what the funny thing is, Danielle, you and I never stopped to discuss, what were those hats for in the first place? They were just small enough to wonder why were these made in the first place?“Lawrence called the tiny hats a “really cool gift,” and promised to send photos of the reptilian accessories. “You’re going to have to put those images behind a pay wall,” Fishel responded. “I love that they manifested themselves that night. That’s the unique part of that story.“This isn’t the first time Lawrence’s reptiles have been a topic of conversation. His ex-wifeCheryl Burkejoked about their presence “underneath” their home in a previous interview on theKelly Clarkson Show.Burke revealed thatLawrence had between “40 to 50” reptiles, though the former couple agreed to one major line in the sand. “No snakes — that was the deal. I said no snakes,” Burke shared. “So when we actually dated over a decade ago, I knew that I was marrying a guy who loves reptiles.“Lawrence often speaks about his care for the pets on his podcast,Brotherly Love, which he hosts alongside siblingsAndrew and Matthew Lawrence.Matthew Lawrence is an avid reptile lover.Randy Shropshire/Getty for LifetimeLawrence appeared as Jack Hunter onBoy Meets Worldfrom 1997 to 2000. In recent years, he’s stayed out of the spotlight — aside from his split fromDancing with the Starsalum Burke. The pair finalized their divorce in September 2022 after a nearcustody battleover their shared dog, Ysabel. Burke ended up with ownership of the pup.Lawrence hassince moved onwith another ‘90s favorite, TLC band memberRozonda “Chilli” Thomas. “My life is in a complete bloom right now. I get to spend time withan amazing woman like Chilli,” he toldEntertainment Tonightin March.“I’ve never gotten to be able to experience that kind of relationship before, so it’s quite special. She’s a really, really special human being. I wish more people on the planet were like her. We’d be much better off,” he added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.’90s Con is taking place at the Tampa Convention Center through Sunday.

Matthew Lawrence’s reptiles are giving a new name to western fashion.

During his appearance at ’90s Con on Saturday, where he participated in a panel ofBoy Meets Worldcast members, Lawrence, 43, explained the hilarious story behind why his pets have tiny cowboy hats.

Danielle Fishelreferenced a previous panel appearance in which someone asked if Lawrence ever dresses up his dozens of reptiles, and the answer inspiredWill Friedleand Fishel, 42, to buy what may be the best gift ever. “[Lawrence is] like, ‘No I don’t think they make hats that small,'” Fishel said.

“Well that night, Will and I stopped into a toy store. And wouldn’t you know it but they had tiny little cowboy hats. We got two different sizes and then the next day delivered them to Matt and he promised to take photos,” she recounted.

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Friedle chimed in: “You know what the funny thing is, Danielle, you and I never stopped to discuss, what were those hats for in the first place? They were just small enough to wonder why were these made in the first place?”

Lawrence called the tiny hats a “really cool gift,” and promised to send photos of the reptilian accessories. “You’re going to have to put those images behind a pay wall,” Fishel responded. “I love that they manifested themselves that night. That’s the unique part of that story.”

This isn’t the first time Lawrence’s reptiles have been a topic of conversation. His ex-wifeCheryl Burkejoked about their presence “underneath” their home in a previous interview on theKelly Clarkson Show.Burke revealed thatLawrence had between “40 to 50” reptiles, though the former couple agreed to one major line in the sand. “No snakes — that was the deal. I said no snakes,” Burke shared. “So when we actually dated over a decade ago, I knew that I was marrying a guy who loves reptiles.”

Lawrence often speaks about his care for the pets on his podcast,Brotherly Love, which he hosts alongside siblingsAndrew and Matthew Lawrence.

Matthew Lawrence is an avid reptile lover.Randy Shropshire/Getty for Lifetime

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 09: Matthew Lawrence (L) and Chilli Thomas attend a dinner party to celebrate Lifetime Black Excellence with their female creatives and talent at the Verizon +Play House on March 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Lifetime)

Lawrence appeared as Jack Hunter onBoy Meets Worldfrom 1997 to 2000. In recent years, he’s stayed out of the spotlight — aside from his split fromDancing with the Starsalum Burke. The pair finalized their divorce in September 2022 after a nearcustody battleover their shared dog, Ysabel. Burke ended up with ownership of the pup.

Lawrence hassince moved onwith another ‘90s favorite, TLC band memberRozonda “Chilli” Thomas. “My life is in a complete bloom right now. I get to spend time withan amazing woman like Chilli,” he toldEntertainment Tonightin March.

“I’ve never gotten to be able to experience that kind of relationship before, so it’s quite special. She’s a really, really special human being. I wish more people on the planet were like her. We’d be much better off,” he added.

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