Scales and Tails Pet sitting and dog walking services

27/08/2025

Come meet our lovely exotic mammals this Friday at the Cosy Chameleon Cafe!

Meet Rollo the Large Hairy Armadillo, Pippin the Madagascan Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec and Jim the Mosaic Chinchilla!

26/08/2025

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Please contact her by WhatsApp, text or call on her work number (ending 160). Thank you.

12/08/2025

It is not too late to create new memories this summer! We have events on every week at the Cosy Chameleon Gift Shop. Meet fascinating mini beasts or unusual mammals in our hour long sessions starting at just £10 per person. For more information view our Events tab on Facebook or send us a message!

29/07/2025

Looking for volunteers to help at fairs with animal handling. Must have a passion for reptiles, knowledge is preferable but not essential as will be training. Experience is also preferable. Socials skills and confidence with children is essential. Must be 16 upwards but may be required to travel to different events so check with parents before offering your availability if unable to drive.

Also people who are willing to help on a gift shop at our fairs.
If fair is successful a small contribution will be offered as a thank you but as the money raised helps us to look after these animals we can't offer much especially if the fair has been quiet and not raised a lot.

Great opportunity for work experience and a reference.

28/07/2025

EDIT: Thursday 31st now fully booked!

We have 4 places left on our 'Meet Our Mammals' event taking place thisCosy Chameleon Gift Shoposy Chameleon Gift Shop.

This event is £15 per person for an encounter with our wonderful Exotic Mammals, including our scaly star, Rollo the Armadillo! This event lasts for approximately 1 hour.

Can't make it to this event? We have lots more dates listed on our 'Events' tab on Facebook!

28/07/2025

Our public events hosted at Cosy Chameleon Gift Shop are now available to book! We have both Exotic Mammal and Mini Beast encounters available to book onto. These can be found in our events tab on Facebook.

Our first event takes place TOMORROW! There are currently 6 places left available to book onto our Mini Beast event taking place at 1pm. This event is £10 per person for an hour full of creepy crawly adventure!

Please note that our events at the gift shop must be booked in advance due to the limited space in our encounter room.

16/07/2025

🐍🌍 Happy World Snake Day! 🌍🐍

Today we’re celebrating our slithery superstars! From the tiny and delicate to the big and bold, our snakes play a huge role in helping people learn, conquer fears, and appreciate just how incredible these animals are.

Snakes are misunderstood by many, but they’re vital for healthy ecosystems - keeping pest populations in check and playing a key part in the food chain.

Swipe through to meet some of our fabulous Scales & Tails snakes! Whether you love them or you’re still learning to love them, today’s the perfect day to give snakes the spotlight they deserve. 🖤

👇 Tell us your favourite snake in the comments!

26/06/2025

Exciting Changes at The Cosy Chameleon Café! 🦎 Just a little reminder that we’ll be closing the café this Friday at 4pm as we make way for some exciting new developments! 🎉

From next Wednesday (2nd July), we’ll be reopening as a gift shop - and we can’t wait to show you what’s in store! Expect some fabulous new ranges, including:
✨ Beautiful jewellery
👗 Fashion accessories
🌿 Garden goodies
🏡 Gorgeous homeware

Come along and support local makers as we move into this exciting new phase. See you soon!

— The Cosy Chameleon Team🦎💚

22/06/2025

15/06/2025

Educational Animal Workshops for Schools 🕷️🐛

Bring your curriculum to life with hands-on animal encounters!

📚 Fun & Educational Experiences
Perfectly tailored to your current topics, including:
🕷️ Mini Beasts | 🐍 Reptiles | 🐢 Exotic Mammals

🎓 Suitable for:
✅ Nurseries, Primary Schools, SEN & Home Ed groups

💡 What’s included?
🐾 Up-close experiences with our incredible animals
🧠 Interactive talks with fascinating facts
🖐️ Safe handling for pupils (with guidance)
📋 Curriculum-linked themes available

✨ DBS Checked | Fully Insured | Experienced & Friendly Team

📍 Available across Sheffield and surrounding areas
📆 Weekday and term-time bookings available
🏫 We come to you – no trip required!
📞 Book your workshop today

10/04/2025

Mushu the Chinese Water Dragon doesn’t mess around when it’s treat time!Turn your volume up and enjoy the oh-so-satisfying sound of Morio worms meeting their fate.It’s crunchy, it’s chewy, it’s oddly relaxing – just what your feed needed today.Warning: this ASMR snack session might make you want a crunchy snack too.