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Evolution Reptiles - Kidlington, Oxford

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Evolution Reptiles - Kidlington, Oxford

100% Captive Bred Reptiles, Oxford, UK Reptile care is an art form, there are so many opinion on so many aspects of reptile keeping. We are all on the same team.
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Half of the skill is filtering out the dangerous or out dated advice/technique from the good information. Learning through experience is key and we at Evolution Reptiles are very experienced; Pete the boss has been keeping and breeding reptiles since 1992 and Andy has been keeping reptiles since 1997. We have seen huge improvements over the years, heard all of the stories (the good and the bad!) a

nd now feel that the standard of reptile keeping is making a huge leap. There is more research being done all of time in many different areas, and the information is easier to get hold of than ever. We know more about UV lighting and the effects it has on the animals, and the UV lights are improving at an impressive rate. And we have the technology in store to see if your UV light is still performing at the correct intensity. Data logging thermometers have been used in the wild to study temperatures where the animals actually are - under bushes, down burrows or right up in the forest canopy. Digital thermostats can now be used to offer different temperatures at different times of day. We are also now using bugs to do the cleaning for us in Bio-active terrariums. This is a relatively new area but represents the next level in reptile care, recreation of the animals natural environment. The use of live plants, deep bio-active substrates, automatic sprayers and fog systems (for rainforest recreation) and specialist lighting allow us to provide a terrarium with a gradient in humidity, temperature and UV. Your reptile will thrive - not just survive. And that is what we at Evolution Reptiles are aiming for - a higher standard of welfare. Whether you are looking for your first reptile or looking at growing your collection we can help. We have great relationships with specialist exotic vets, we speak about what animals and what issues they have seen and look into how we can avoid this issue again. I have been involved in discussions with DEFRA in London about how the Pet Shop Licencing act can be used to improve welfare. The two main areas for concern is the sale of animals online (they are living creatures not products, a little respect please!) and education. We have never sold animals online - You can't click on link and have a snake delivered to you from our website, and really why would you want that? Isn't it more fun coming to choose your animal, seeing it in a beautiful decorated vivarium and speaking to my passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable team? When we get a species in that we haven't seen for a while we all get really excited and enthusiastic - you should have seen us when we finally managed to find some beautiful Pancake Tortoises! And as for education, we are constantly talking to vets, breeders (proper ones) and product manufacturers, as well as reading articles and books and then discussing it as a team. We make sure we understand it properly so that we can share it with you, our lovely customers. If you have heard of or read about something interesting that would help raise the standard of care for any species of reptile, amphibian or invertebrate please come and tell us about it - the more eyes looking for improvement the better. Why do we stock the products and brands that we do? It is simple we believe in them - we haven't done deals with anyone who dictates what we can stock. We stock what we use in store and in our own collections on our own reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. We test everything; how can we sell something if we don't know how to use it - all the ins and outs - and we appreciate your feed back too. Pete and The Evolution Reptiles team

02/11/2024

Board your reptiles, amphibians and inverts with us this Christmas period!

Send across an enquiry form or give us a call on 01865372200

We fill up fast for these times so get ain touch asap

https://www.evolutionreptiles.co.uk/care-hub/reptile-boarding/

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween from all of us at Evolution Reptiles!

We hope you all have fun trick or treating🍭🍬🍫

31/10/2024

Job Vacancy

10 DAYS REMAINING GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN!

Evolution Reptiles is looking to hire enthusiastic and knowledgeable sales staff to join our team on weekends. If you have a passion for reptiles and are eager to share your knowledge with others, then we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Part-time sales and animal care assistant
Location: Evolution Reptiles, Kidlington, OX5 2PA
Hours: Saturdays 9am to 5.30pm
Sundays 10am to 4pm
And one week day 9am until 5.30pm (preferably Tuesdays)
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service to all customers, answering any questions they may have about reptiles and their care. Training will be given.
- Assist customers in selecting and purchasing reptiles, as well as any necessary supplies
- Keep the store clean and organised, ensuring all reptiles are properly cared for
- Maintain knowledge of all reptiles in the store, including their dietary and environmental needs
- Promote the store's products and services to customers
Requirements:
- Ideally will have a Animal care and management qualification or similar
- Passion for reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates and their care
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work weekends
- Prior retail or customer service experience preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of reptile care preferred, but not required as full training will be given
If you're interested in joining the Evolution Reptiles team as a weekend sales staff member, please email an up to date CV with a covering letter to Pete at [email protected] or drop it in to us at the shop.
Closing date 10/11/24

30/10/2024

Pet selfies

Drop a selfie of your animals below 👇🏼

Funniest wins ☺️

28/10/2024

Check out who’s getting braver by the day 😍

These guys are absolutely gorgeous

Would you keep a fire skink?

25/10/2024

It’s a whole lot of leopard gecko babies 😍😍

Comment below which one is your favourite!!

Mines definitely 4, 7 and 23😩

It’s nice to see such a great range of jungles, snows, albinos, super snows and normals

24/10/2024

OPEN EVENING!!

We told you it wouldn't be the last.

Pop in store and get your bearded dragons nails clipped for free (normally £4.99) or grab yourself a discount in time for Christmas.

15/10/2024

Mr lily white looking all mysterious.

Just in time for Halloween 🎃 💀🕷️

Pop in and say hello 🦎

14/10/2024

The cutest orchid mantis you ever did see 😍

NOW BACK IN!

We only have a few available so grab them while we have them!!

11/10/2024

Tailless whip scorpions now in!!!

We only have 2 available grab them while we have them😏

10 bonus points if anyone can name a film they are in??? Comment below ⬇️

11/10/2024

Holiday Boarding - October half term is only 2 weeks away! -
Secure Your Pet’s Holiday Stay at Evolution Reptiles!
https://mailchi.mp/evolutionreptiles/reptilehotel

10/10/2024

THANK YOU!!!

To everyone that came last night it was a blast. We did a lot of chatting 😂 but met lots of lovely people. We’re hoping to make these a regular occurrence so please stay tuned for the next one!!

We were so deep in chat that we forgot to take any photos 🤦🏼‍♀️ if you managed to take any please share them below 👇🏼 ⬇️⬇️⬇️👇🏼

08/10/2024

DON’T FORGET TOMORROW 6pm till 8pm

Come and meet some animals, grab some special deals and meet like minded people keeping the same animals or on their journey to getting a new family member 🐍🦎🦂🕷️🦗

03/10/2024

Spiny tailed geckos 😍 new in!

Pop in store to see if you can spot them 👀

They are just adorable ☺️

02/10/2024

Pop in for a chat with one of our expert team and meet like-minded people who might be starting out with their first reptile or people that are collectors. We'll have a few animals out for a little meet and greet too!

26/09/2024

Check out Taylor’s new tattoo!!!

See if you can guess the species?

Shout out to Scott over at the tattooed hare 👌🏼

Pop in store to check it out and our awesome spider collection!!

20/09/2024

STORMY WEATHER INCOMING!!!

We’re expecting some thundery showers and possible power outages so get yourself and your reptiles prepped.

We have a blog below to help guide you through the fun storms ahead!

https://www.evolutionreptiles.co.uk/blog/how-to-care-for-your-reptile-during-a-power-cut/

20/09/2024

10% Off Merch - Ends Sunday! - https://mailchi.mp/evolutionreptiles/tenoff

17/09/2024

Just in...
Mossy Geckos - Also know as Chahoua Geckos

A beautiful species that thrive in a bioactive terrarium. If you would like more information please get in touch.

15/09/2024

Last day of our 50% off locusts and crickets sale. We are open from 10am until 4pm!

1/2 Price Locusts and Crickets - In store NOW! - https://mailchi.mp/evolutionreptiles/halfprice

12/09/2024

1/2 Price Locusts and Crickets - In store NOW! - https://mailchi.mp/evolutionreptiles/halfprice

09/09/2024

That’s one big spider😍

A lovely sub adult Goliath bird eater (Theraphosa stirmi)

08/09/2024

Here is your yearly reminder to change your UVB

Tubes need changing:

T5 - yearly
T8 - 6 months to a year
Compact bulbs - 6 months
Mercury vapours - yearly

07/09/2024

These guys went flying out the door so we just had to get them again😍

Red eye crocodile skinks they definitely the definition of a miniature dinosaur

06/09/2024

We have a stunning high red translucent beardie 😍

She is absolutely beautiful☺️

Pop in store to spot her 👀

Address

10 Fairfax Centre
Kidlington
OX52PA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://www.evolutionreptiles.co.uk/, http://www.evolutionreptilesmerch.co.uk/

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The giant Vinegaroon has been doing some landscaping in his enclosure😂 he’s a busy bee #vinegaroon #vinegaroonsofinstagram #vinegaroonscorpion #vinegaroonlovers #exotic #pets #exoticpets #exoticpetshop #exoticpetsofinstagram #exotıcpets #exotics

The fire skinks are out and about today pop in store and see if you can spot them!! #fireskink #fireskinksofinstagram #fireskinkofinstagram #fireskinklove #fireskinkbreeder #fireskinkcommunity #fireskinkfeeding #reptilestore #reptilesuk #exoticreptiles #reptiles #exotic #pets #exoticpets #exoticpetsofinstagram #exoticpetsofinsta

Well what a rollercoaster ride. From flooded to sparkling not a bad turnaround!! Thank you to all of the surrounding shops for all of your help in getting us back on our feet and of course to the fire brigade that helped turn off the water above! If you know anyone local that is a painter we are now in need of one so give us a call on 01865372200 we’d like a quote

WE ARE BACK!!!!! The shop is clean and looking good. Please watch out for the dehumidifiers they’re getting the last bit of water out of the flooring 👌🏼 but otherwise we are now completely dry! We can only take card payments at the moment due to the till taking on a lot of water but we’re ready and raring #flood #flooding #floodfriday #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram #reptilesoftiktok #reptilesofinsta #exoticreptiles #reptilesforsale

Check out these macleays spectre stick insects😍 we have loads of phasmids in store now pop in to check them out ✌🏼 #satisfying #satisfyingvideos #eatingchallenge #eatingfood #phasmids #stickinsectlife #stickinsectsuk #stickinsectsforsale

Blink and you’ll miss it 😂. Slowly gaining the trust of the crocodile skinks 😍 these guys are absolutely awesome 🦎 #reptile #reptiles #reptilelover #reptilesofinstagram #reptilekeeper #reptilelove #reptilebreeder #reptilephotography #reptilefanatics #skinks #redeyecrocodileskinksareadorable #redeyecrocodiles

Unbox our spider order with us 😍🕷️ #spiders #spidersofinstagram #spidersoftheworld #spidersweb #spidersarefriends #jumpingspiders #exotic #pets #exoticpets #exoticpetsofinstagram #exoticpetsforsale #exoticpetshop #exoticpetstore

Watch this guy grow in 2 seconds🌿 #leaf #insect #leafinsect #leafinsects #leafinsectsofinstagram #leafinsectsoftheworld #leafinsectnymph #leafinsecteggs #leafinsectsofig #inverts #invertsofinstagram

He is a quick look at one of our beautiful corn snakes. This one is a Gold Dust Corn Snake. Why not pop in to see our snake?

Check out the gorgeous gargoyle gecko 😍 we only have the one left at the moment so grab him while we have him 😉 #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram #reptilesofinsta #exoticreptiles #reptilesuk #reptilesforsale #reptilestore #reptileslover #lizardlovers #lizardsofinstagram

We have a Blue tongue skink on the way who's ineterested? Give us a call on 01865372200 to find out more info! We have a great range of set-ups in store with top of the range equipment also available! Get in touch now!! #bluetongueskink #bluetonguelizard #bluetonguedskink #bluetongueskinks #bluetonguelizards #bluetonguesofinstagram #bluetongueskinkofinstagram #bluetongueskinksofinstagram

Visit us now in store or online for all of your reptile needs and knowledge. https://www.evolutionreptiles.co.uk/ Just ask one of our experienced team for more info on your dream animal today!! #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram #reptiles #reptilestore #reptilesforsale #reptilesoftiktok #reptilesofinstgram #exoticreptiles #lizards #lizardsquad #lizardsofinsta #lizardsoftiktok #lizardsofinstagram #tarantulasofinstagram #tarantulas #tarantulasoftheworld #tarantulas_worldwide #tarantulasofig #tarantulasling #tarantulasoftiktok #snake #snakelife #snakesofinstagram

We let the snails out for a run around the desk! These guys definitely enjoyed their calcium and salad this morning🥰 Giant African land snails make for super pets. We have lots of these little guys available Comment below how big you think these guys get 😱 #giantafricanlandsnail #giantafricanlandsnails #giantafricanlandsnailsofinstagram #giantafricansnails #giantafricanlandsnailsofinstgram #exotic #pet #exiticpet #exotic #pet #exoticpet #exoticpetcare #exoticpets #exoticpetsofinstagram #exoticpetsofig #exoticpetsforsale #exoticpetshop #inverterbratesofinstagram

Pete’s Grow Your Own Herbivore Salad Mix

New Product! Pete’s Grow Your Own Herbivore Salad Mix Available in store and online Growing a salad mix in a tray with organic compost is a great way to grow fresh food for your pet. Whether you are looking to grow fresh tortoise food or a fresh bearded dragon food, this is a great product. Also great for other herbivorous pets https://www.evolutionreptiles.co.uk/food/dry-food/petes-grow-your-own-herbivore-salad-mix/