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Best Pet Shops For Reptile Owners In Metro Detroit

Reptiles are a joy to have. Iguanas spread their scales and look marvelous. Turtles adjust to your schedule and look forward to playing games. Snakes slither and hide; they also like to curl up in a warm pocket. It's fun to have an exotic animal. Just make sure to keep them happy and healthy. Here are several great stores that are specific for caring for these exotic animals.
Lou's Pet Shop
20779 Mack Ave.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 885-1560
www.louspetshop.com

Lou's Pet Shop has been open since 1970. They are qualified and licensed to work and sell exotic animals.The workers are passionate about their pets, and they are knowledgeable about everything concerning the animals and their health. Lou's Pet Shop has frilled dragons, anacondas, reptiles and amphibians. They can also find species that most companies don't have access too. They provide quality cages and lights. Helpful and easy cleaning tools can be found here too. So stop by for vitamins, foods, lights and cages. Get everything properly set up. And while you are at Lou's Pet shop, make sure to see Franky the Tortoise. He has a camera on his back, and he records everything in his path.

Great Lakes Reptile
25205 Gratiot Ave. #A
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 773-1807
www.facebook.com/GLReptiles

What reptile are you looking for? Scorpions, ball pythons, baby beardies, tarantulas, frilled dragons, leatherback dragons and salamanders are all types of critters that can be found at Great Lakes Reptile. Great Lakes Reptile employees are excited about their pets. They want their customers to be just as excited too. Pick up quality cages, mercury lights, shrubbery, rocks and so much more. Walk out with a great reptile and feel confident you can give him the best home possible.

Pets & Things
44825 Van Dyke Ave.
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 323-4660
www.facebook.com/Pets-and-Things-Reptile-Emporium

Have you seen a tokay gecko? How about a baby bumblebee dart frog? Many great amphibians and reptiles can be found at Pets & Things. Make your reptile an empire fit for a reptile king. Make sure to have bedding, insects, lights, huts, rocks, water and greenery. Know what makes your reptile happy. Learn to build the relationship with your critter. They can live for many years when happy and healthy. So talk to the experts, learn from them and become an expert yourself.

Related: Best Detroit Reptile Pet Shops

Stingers Exotics
33760 Plymouth Road
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 838-0758
www.stingersexotics.com

In Stingers Exotics words, "we are experienced in the unusual." Newts, toads, alligators, snakes, scorpions and so much more are available here. Find feeders and natural remedies to take care of your reptile. Use kits, heaters, lights and other products to make your critter's habitat the best. Get another critter or two so your reptile has a companion. In the process, have fun, learn as much as possible and be a responsible pet owner.

Oceans And Seas
26085 Gratiot Ave.
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 778-2223
www.oceansandseasinc.com

Oceans and Seas has both aquarium life as well as reptiles. It's the best of both worlds. Purchase all the accessories needed in one great location. Employees are helpful and can guide you through your pet's life. Get decorations, live food, sand or gravel and anything else needed. Find the perfect lizard or snake, and take him home. This is the place where you can learn and care for your reptile.

Related: Best Fish And Aquarium Supply Stores In Detroit

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