I recently visited La Habra Exotic Pets for the first time while doing my laundry next door, and honestly, I was shocked. I can’t believe it’s legal to keep animals in the conditions I saw.
Snakes were crammed into tiny plastic containers, stacked on top of each other with barely any space to move. Turtles and other reptiles were confined to small, barren aquariums—no proper lighting, no plants, nothing to mimic their natural environment. Even the larger snakes were kept in empty concrete enclosures, offering them absolutely no stimulation or comfort.
I don’t understand how this is allowed, let alone considered acceptable. You don’t have to be a reptile lover to see that this is cruel. I strongly recommend avoiding this place and not supporting businesses that treat...
Read more3.5 stars.
Entrance looks less than average.
Animals appeared alert if not sleeping, plump body score, & good color/luster. They have a fair collection of baby/adult tortoises & turtles, chameleons, tarantulas, and snakes.
Most enclosures look bare & lacked any sort of enrichment. Lots of absent water bowls. Aquatic animals had the most considerate habitats. There was a really nice fire belly toad set up that is worth seeing as there are tadpoles to watch for.
Open insect containers, if you’re squeamish about that sorta thing.
Dirty & dusty store. Even if shuffling sections of the store around/inventory, which they were, it looked in need of cleaning long before.
Adequate product selection.
Staff was...
Read moreI had a wonderful experience coming here. The first time I went to this store a young lady was the one who helped me. She was very knowable and made sure to answer all of my questions and believe me I had ALOT of questions. After going home and preparing for my little Crested Gecko I went back and the owner helped me get everything I needed to make my bioactive vaverrium. I am so pleased with my experience and am looking forward to continue to buy my Cresties supplies here.
Attached is a photo of how...
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