Route 66 Reptiles

08/01/2024

Clutch of Blue Eyed Leucistic

06/13/2024

ABOUT THESE FLYING VENOMOUS SPIDERS...
PLEASE STOP SPREADING FEAR...🥰
They are called Joro Spiders.

They are a member of the Orb Weaver family of spiders which means they spin magnificent webs! These guys create beautiful golden spider webs.

You are safe...While they are venomous to insects, their mandibles aren't big enough to cause injury. If you were to be bit, it would be comparable to a bee sting. Birds and lizards love them as snacks! They also don't fly. They are parachuting, as most spiders are. This essentially means they bungee jump using their own silk cord and use the wind to carry them.

They also aren't new here in the US. Since first appearing in about 2014, the Joro spider appears to have become established in north-central and northeast Georgia, with a presence in neighboring areas of Tennessee and South Carolina. They have been spotted between Forsyth, Ga., and Baltimore, with an anomalous sighting in Oklahoma in 2021.

No need to kill them...There is no evidence suggesting that they've caused any disruption to native ecosystems of the Southeast, where they have been most prevalent. They are just your friendly pest controlling artist neighbor.

06/05/2024

Female Albino Splash Kenyan Sand Boa. NFS

06/03/2024

Female Stripe Paradox Albino Kenyan Sand Boa. NFS

05/22/2024

03/27/2024

Baby Leopard Geckos

01/15/2024

On behalf of the Barczyk family and our entire team at The Reptarium, it is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Brian Barczyk.

More than the guiding light of our organization, Brian's fervent passion for reptiles and wildlife, along with his steadfast dedication to education, has touched innumerable hearts and minds globally.

Our deepest sympathies are with Brian's family, his friends, and all those whose lives he has touched. We've lost an exceptional individual – a visionary, mentor, and friend. For those of us who had the privilege of working alongside him, Brian's absence leaves an immeasurable void.
As we navigate this difficult time, we find comfort in the memories and the lasting light of Brian's work. He will be deeply missed but indeed, never forgotten.

The Barczyk family invites you to join us for a Public Memorial Walk-through to honor Brian’s memory. The event will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Heritage Church, located at 44625 Schoenherr Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48313 from 1-3pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to show your support by visiting https://thereptarium.com/pages/brianbarczyk . Your engagement and involvement are greatly valued during this time.

Also, at LegaSea's opening, visitors will find Brian's handprints. Guests place their hands in his, continuing his legacy in a simple, yet powerful gesture. Please continue to follow this page for updates.

Brian, we will see you in the next one. Everyone else, see you at LegaSea.

- The Reptarium Team.

Contact Information for Inquiries and Tributes:

For media inquiries, please contact our Marketing Director at [email protected]

and

For more information on how you can become a LegaSea sponsor, please email our Director of Community Relations at [email protected] for other questions, please email [email protected]

12/15/2023

Baby Paradox Snow Kenyan Sand Boa

10/07/2023

Clutch of Ball Pythons

10/06/2023

Paradox Albino Stripe Kenyan Sand Boa

08/31/2023

We are riding into Tulsa in just a couple days and can't wait to see everyone.

08/12/2023

My twin GHI Mojave Ball Pythons

08/11/2023

Female Anery Stripe Kenyan Sand Boa

08/11/2023

Female Kenyan Sand Boa

08/11/2023

Female Striped Kenyan Sand Boa

06/08/2023

Another clutch of Ball Pythons

06/06/2023

First clutch of Ball Pythons

04/19/2023

Female Albino Spider Ball Python

02/25/2023

Female Plasma Corn

12/26/2022

Pinstripe Pied het Albino Ball Python female

12/26/2022

Female Pastel Pied Ball Python

12/26/2022

Male Coral Glow Pied Ball Python

12/14/2022

Some Lone Star PVC Enclosures in just in time for Xmas!

Sliding Front 40 Gallon Breeder (2)
Swing Door 4x2x2 with 2 Ceramic Light Fixtures (1)

Come by and check them out!

10/31/2022

Female Fire Ball Python

10/09/2022

A female Lesser Cinnamon Pastel Ball Python

10/02/2022

Litter of Snow, Snow Stripe, Anery and Anery Stripe Kenyan Sand Boas