Top Pet Shops For Reptile Owners In South Florida

While traditional pets like dogs and cats are still popular, exotic pets have begun to emerge as popular pets. The ease of care, the fact that they don't need a lot of attention and the fact that most of them are not expensive to feed make them an ideal pet for someone on a tight budget. The initial expense might be slightly higher than a traditional pet, but long term costs are low for reptiles.

Perfect Predators, Inc

6538 Collins Ave., Suite 213
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(858) 224-2627
www.perfectpredators.com

Perfect Predators specializes in boa constrictors and ball pythons. The store sells over twenty different sub-categories of boa constrictors. All the various supplies, like heat lamps, food, foliage, temperature and humidity gauges, cages and cage substrate needed to make your reptile comfy and cozy are also available at Perfect Predators. And for the true snake aficionado, there are shirts, posters and even trading cards available for purchase.

Underground Reptiles

151 North Powerline Road
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
(954) 428-8434
www.undergroundreptiles.com

If you are considering a reptile as a pet, but are not sure which one would fit into your lifestyle and budget, then contact Underground Reptiles. The owners of this venue not only sell reptiles but also book exotic animal parties. They offer a variety of different reptiles and can help you make the best decision for your situation. Just give the owners an idea of the types of reptiles you are considering, and they will bring them to you to hold and experience. Make it an educational experience by inviting children and other adults to the party so everyone can learn about the advantages of having reptiles for pets.

The Jungle

3314 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33443
(954) 427-2938
www.thejungleflorida.com

Jay, the owner of this amazing venue, has been a reptile owner since he was a little boy. The owners of The Jungle hold educational seminars for children about the basics of raising reptiles. Jay not only sells reptiles, but he breeds them as well. At The jungle, buyers know exactly where their reptiles were bred and with which set of parents. Many different types of reptiles are available for purchase. But the nicest thing is that the store offers financing on purchases over $200.00.

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Snakes At Sunset

8735 SW 72nd St.
Miami, FL 33173
(786) 220-2953
www.snakesatsunset.com

Snakes At Sunset is a reptile specialty store that is open seven days a week. This store carries hundreds of common reptiles as well as rare reptiles at this facility. There are turtles, skinks, geckos, boa constrictors and ball pythons. All the animals that they ship are guaranteed to arrive alive, or they will send you another animal. This store even ships internationally, not just locally.

Pangea Pets US 1

19333 S Dixie Highway
Miami, FL
(305) 254-0110
www.pangeareptile.com

Although Pangea Pets specializes in geckos, they do sell other types of reptiles. Rhacodactylus geckos are also bred at this venue. When you purchase a gecko at this store, you will know exactly what lineage the gecko is from. This facility also guarantees all their animals for a full 30 days. This store also sells gargoyle geckos, baby and juvenile crested geckos, as well as male and female pairs of crested geckos.

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