What people need to know is baby snakes especially coulbrids species prefer to be kept in small enclosures.. as do ball pythons being that they're nocturnal and in the wild live in termite mounds. As far as the flies goes they are fruit flies which happens when a snake doesn't eat their meal or if fruits are left over. The selection was pretty great compared to most other pet stores. I managed to grab a Southern water snake!
I can not recommend this place. I would recommend tropical world pets of Watson rd instead. My first visit left a bad impression. This place is bad and they know it. THEY HAVE A SIGN ON THE DOOR THAT SAYS NO PICTURES. They are fully aware that the conditions they keep their animals in are abusive and instead of improving it they decided that it will go away if they don't let pictures get out. The animals looked a decent weight when I went but most had some visible problems like stuck shed, lethargy, and burns. Pet-co and pet-smart take better care of their reptiles.The worst problem is the limited space in the store. which has led to them cramming as many animals as possible into small enclosures. For example I saw at least 10 lizards in a 20 gal tank all fighting for one basking spot. The animals look stressed and none are housed with the proper amount of space. Corn snakes and ball pythons are forced in plastic containers usually meant for travel as their enclosure and stacked as high as possible on a shelf. If they are lucky to get a cage it is undersized and will most likely be with another snake. Even the mammals are forced into cramped spaces. There was a group of about 5 bunnies that were forced in a wire cage about 4ft by 2ft. The only happy living thing there were the flies.On top of how the animals are treated going in as a human was uncomfortable. Just walking in the door you are treated to hostile signs. the entire lower half of the store door is telling you move your car because they have limited street parking and not to steal the animals because they assume you are a criminal. However, the worst sign is the sign telling you that YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE PICTURES WITHOUT PERMISSION. If they were taking proper care of their animals they would not have a problem with people showing their animal care. Everything was covered in flies. Staff was friendly but it does not fix the huge problems this place has.
Biggest selection of tarantulas that I have seen in a long time! Healthy and well fed. The only thing I would change would be to have scientific names listed on the enclosures, to prevent confusion. Good prices on the tarantulas as well! The shop is a little small, easy to miss. Parking is a little difficult but not impossible. The business next door has "will tow" signs up everywhere. Overall a nice reptile store!
I've purchased 3 dumbo rats from them. The first one I got about 6 months ago & two just the other day. All of them are very sweet. The first one I got from them is my absolute favorite rat. We all adore her.
I have been there 3 times. 1st time the guy behind the counter went into the back for 20 minutes. I got tired of waiting and left. 2nd time I asked about Neon Tetras (not their specialty) and they didnt even know what they were. If you're going to sell something at least know what they are. 3rd time the aquariums were not working and the entire place smelled of dead fish.
Exotic A.R.C. (Amphibian Reptile Center) is a Canadian Pet Store based in St. Louis, Saskatchewan. Exotic A.R.C. (Amphibian Reptile Center) is located at 1506, 343 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, USA, St. Louis, Saskatchewan 63125, Canada.
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