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Discussion in 'Private Collections & Pets' started by Thearmadillo, 24 Aug 2021.

  1. Thearmadillo

    Thearmadillo Well-Known Member

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    I’m having trouble finding a good online reptile store
     
  2. wally war eagle

    wally war eagle Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    2 usa websites faunaclassified.com and kingsnake.com
     
  3. Sheather

    Sheather Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Morph market is a good directory of breeders and where I found my blue tongue skink.
     
  4. EsserWarrior

    EsserWarrior Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    It depends on what you are looking for. I am not familiar with Canadian reptile breeders, but browsing any sites similar to Craigslist will allow you to find people rehoming animals near you. Looking in Facebook groups will also allow you to find animals being rehomed as well as find breeders in your area. Asking in those local groups will also allow other locals to send you to breeders. Just be sure to do a background check on them before purchasing any animals.
     
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  5. wally war eagle

    wally war eagle Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Also, usa website petfinders.com offers adoptable herptiles.
     
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    RandomConservationist Well-Known Member

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    I've had good working relationships with Undergound Reptiles out of Florida and Josh's Frogs out of Michigan, and as someone else mentioned Morph Market is a good option to and if you choose that route you also have the chance of building one on one relationship with small time hobbyist and breeders for the future of your collection.
     
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  7. squatch

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    If you are in BC, mostly just geckos is a great breeder who I have bought frogs from. Although they have mostly just dart frogs so if you aren't looking for those they probably don't have what you want. Online reptile stores are hard to find in canada and shipping across province borders is often difficult. I looked for facebook groups about breeding the kind of reptile I want, and then looked for local breeders through them. Craigslist or kijiji are both great for finding reptiles for rehoming. I don't recommend buying through pet stores or large breeders as many can be shady and the health of the animals is not guaranteed to be as good as a hobby breeder.