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Boston's Best Pet Shops For Reptile Owners

Bearded Dragon
A Bearded Dragon. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Pet supply chains have left many exotic pet owners frustrated with only the barest needs for their pet in stock. Waiting for your pet's food to be shipped is just not an option. Reptiles owners are a special breed, and need the following stores and services offered by reptile owners in the New England area.

Jabberwock Reptiles
959 Main St.
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-0135
jabberwockreptiles.com

Reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates — the official name of scary looking spiders! The current list of reptiles and other intense unique pets are constantly changing at Jabberwock Reptiles. Check for an updated species list on the Jabberwock Reptile website. Crested Gecko, Bearded Dragons, Albino snakes; their exceptional list is updated on the site each Monday. Boston exotic pet owners are in love with this store.

It's A Pet's World
147 Bridge St.
Weymouth, MA 02191
(781) 331-0181
www.itsapetsworld.biz

It's A Pet's World offers unique and trendy accessories along with exotic eats and supplies for reptile owners. One service that may not be needed is its beauty shop, but then again, nail trimming is tricky. Ask any question — advice is free! Open seven days a week into the early evening, makes this neat warehouse available to everyone, every day. Looking for a new pet? It's A Pet's World brings the zoo to you; after checking out its gallery order up a party, and make it official. Contact anytime for information, the staff makes it their business to be at your service.

Pet Shop
165 Harvard Ave.
Boston, MA 02134
617-787-0857
www.petshopallston.com

Located in Allston, Pet shop is talked about as the place to find exotic animals that are far too hard to find anywhere else; it's the outside-the-box kind of pet store. Once you've come in to take a look, it will be obvious why this is one of the hottest spots for exotic pet lovers. Pet Shop is well known for being the home of the most unique and striking pets. This is a shop that makes it a goal to never have to spend a fortune on pet food supplies and the like.

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Zoo Creatures
149 Plaistow Road
Plaistow, NH
(603) 382-3338
www.newenglandreptile.com

What is an African Chichlid? Interesting question — visit the Zoo Creatures shop supplied by New England Reptile (NERD) to find out. This facility is brand new, and the finishing touches were added this past summer. The custom reptile sun room allows the customer to meet and greet the most exotic pets of New England, boasting the largest selection ever assembled in the area. Make the trip to Plaistow and be amazed at the vast amount of supplies, accessories with options that may have never been on the to-do-list. Amaze your exotic pet loving friends and spread the word — this is one shop that shouldn't be kept a secret.

Rainforest Reptile Shows
10 Eleanor Ave.
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-5107
www.rainforestreptileshows.com

Here is a unique twist for those unique species of pet you may be looking for. Rainforest Reptile Shows has put a unique, exciting and educational twist into owning exotic pets. Bringing the party to all ages in keeping with availability, offering to the public not only a show but the opportunity to own the rescued exotics of Massachusetts.  The show staff has taken on, loved, cherished and nourished some incredible creatures. The shows are fun, informational and offer the option to own.

Related: Bostons Best Fish And Aquarium Supply Stores

Freelance Writer Corinne Costantino brings the "Best of Boston" to New England. Her work can be found on Examiner.com

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