Bartley Reptiles, LLC

02/01/2024

02/01/2024

A brand new episode of Colubrid & Colubroid Radio is up brought to you by

02/01/2024

Meet the Metazotics Team! Week 5!

Meet Wendy! (AKA Wendy Lou, AKA Wendall, AKA Boo, AKA Rodent Lady)

Wendy is married to Clint (I know, I know, lucky gal... if you laughed too hard at that we can't be friends) and truthfully, she is who runs the show 🤷‍♂️As far as how long she has worked at Metazotics... she says if cleaning the rodent cages that feed the collection owned by Metazotics counts, she's worked here around 12 years 😅 As one of the owners of Metazotics, Wendy certainly isn't a "this is all I do" or "that isn't my job" individual. Those gorgeous Metameal salads... Wendy buys and preps all the veggies and fruits that goes in to them as well as ensures that there is always a variety of salads available. She also works the cricket shipments, handles plant care, customer assistance, animal care organization, and several administrative responsibilities. The biggest contribution from Wendy each and every week is she cleans all of the rodent cages and is responsible for rodent production. She keeps our and your animals fed!

Wendy's favorite TV show is Yellowstone and her favorite musician is Eric Church. Trust me on this, if she has a glass of wine in her hand and she puts Eric on, things are about to get loud 😅 Wendy loves to hunt, fish, and do any type of work outside. When asked if she had any idols in the hobby she said "The Drury Brothers. Oh wait, I thought we were talking about hunting!" lol She doesn't really consider herself "in" the hobby, but she has helped and supported me (Clint) for the last 12 years in a whatever crazy reptile idea I had. And I mean... she cleans the rodents... how awesome is that!? Wendy's favorite reptile is the bearded dragon. It was her first and is certainly her passion here at the shop. Her favorite part about working at Metazotics is working with the beardies, but says the worst part is having to clean beardie p**p 😂

In ten years, Wendy hopes to be spending most of her time on the property we own in Pike county, where she will be gardening, harvesting, hunting, and fishing. I think that sounds like an EXCELLENT plan. Not sure if we will be able to spare her from the store by then though... she does too much! Wendy runs all of the errands for the store and the family, keeps everything in order and on time, and quite frankly keeps things moving in the direction that it should. Thank you so much for all of the early mornings and late nights, the 12 plus hour days, all of the hard work you do each and every day, and somehow still making sure I eat lunch. Love you boo!

01/24/2024

📢Latest episode has dropped! This episode is packed with some great information on drymarchon from John at Black Pearl! Check the comments for some nice pics from John 😎 In addition to that, we annnounce our first show sponsor 😁😁

Check out a GREAT science side opportunity as well as a very interesting piece putting the colubrid market in perspective.

A brand new episode of Colubrid & Colubroid Radio is up brought to you by

01/20/2024

📢Hey folks, we are asking for a participation post here! We need your help! Please like, comment on, and share this post so we can get as many eyes on it as possible 😊

Each episode, we ask if you have show ideas, to please share them with us. This post would be a great place to do that. Here's what we are after:

💥A particular guest we should have on
💥A specific species we should highlight
💥A hobby topic to deep dive into

Hobby deep dives can be large topics such as brumation or stubborn feeder techniques that would be entire episodes, or they can be smaller topics that can be combined into a single episode such as identifying healthy/sick animals at a show or how to keep water spots off of terrarium glass.

Thank you in advance!

11/09/2023

Fact

It do be like that...

Truth is, we are going to help you regardless of where your animal came from. It's who we are! Although our hearts also bleed for the animals being improperly cared for at some larger pet stores, please know this: By purchasing one, you are perpetuating the improper care of many more by the same companies... it is sad but it is the reality.

10/19/2023

If you know, you know 🤣

*Created by Anna. (Now you can stop whining)

10/19/2023

Metazotics Deal of the Day 10/19/23! Pastel Yellow Belly Red Stripe Possible Het Genetic Stripe Ball Python Female!

That was a mouthful! This girl is getting some good size on her and would be breedable next year!

Remember, by liking, commenting on, and sharing our deal of the day posts, you help us ensure we can continue doing them!

09/13/2023

I know I have colubrid lovers on this page... So go to Metazotics and post them! Show them off on this thread!

And if you aren't following us on Metazotics yet, you are so missing out!

PICTURE REQUEST!! Are you a colubrid keeper? Kings, milks, corns, rat snakes, etc??🐍🐍 If so, lets show them off! Have a favorite, post the pic in the comments and tell us why it's your favorite! Have several, show them off! Did you get it from Metazotics (or Bartley Reptiles before that)? Bonus points for letting that be known 😉

09/03/2023

Metazotics discusses the important things in the hobby.

09/03/2023

Truth.

When people hear that you like/enjoy/are into reptiles, specifically snakes, why do so many feel the need to tell you about the time they killed a snake? Or that the only good snake is a dead snake? Why is this acceptable etiquette?

Killing anything because you don't like it is callous.

Killing anything because you don't know what it is or are not educated on it is ignorance.

The easiest way to tell if a snake is dangerous is to ask yourself one question. "Am I messing with it?" If you can answer no to that question, the answer will be "no, it isn't dangerous" 👏every👏single👏time!

09/03/2023

Be sure to like our new page, Metazotics !

09/03/2023

Remember, if you haven't liked our new page Metazotics , that's where all the action is!

Did you know we offer reptile boarding? This pretty little girl was trying to figure out if I was an ok guy or not while her daddy filled out some paperwork. He and the family get to enjoy some camping this holiday weekend without worrying about this sweetheart. She will be under the care of us here at Metazotics!

How does it work? I'm so glad you asked. A small fee of $5/day plus food with any remaining food being sent home upon pick up. If it is a lizard species, we only ask you bring your heat and uvb lights/fixtures. It is just that simple!

05/09/2023

If you haven't liked our new page, Metazotics , you need to!

04/24/2023

Hey all! Clint here. I had to take a moment and post this because it has hit me right in the feels.

It is no secret that I have wanted to open a reptile specialty store since I was six years old. However, it was more than just the animals, the business, the shop that I envisioned and dreamed of creating. I wanted to create a place where people who love this hobby could come, spend time, enjoy animals, build community, and just BE. I wanted a place where people spent time not because they needed a product or service but because they just WANTED to.

As I looked over today and watched a group of our regulars (dare I say our friends) who had never met, sitting, talking, and enjoying our animals... I can't help but feel like we have done something right.

I love what I do, and I am so grateful for the support you all continue to give. Thank you for making my dream come true.

🦎

04/24/2023

Get on it!

Metazotics (“met-uh-zah-tix”) is a southern IN reptile breeder & specialty store!

10/05/2022

Just looking at you looking at me 😘 I enjoy water drops on leaves, short walks on branches and vines, and fine dining of crickets and other insects. If you want to meet and maybe take me home 😏 come see me at Metazotics ❤️

520 W Lincoln in Chandler, 6 minutes off Greenriver rd!

10/05/2022

You know what's adorable? Frogs. You know what's awesome? Frogs being available at Metazotics!! Come see us at 520 W. Lincoln Ave in Chandler. Literally 6 minutes off Greenriver Rd!

08/20/2022

08/20/2022

How freaking cool is this little guy!? He came in with such an attitude but is completely chill now. Metazotics adding more and more to the line up! Come check out this little blue tongue skink today from 10-7!

08/17/2022

Full feeder list is now available!

In an effort to better serve our reptile community, we have made some changes, updates, and additions to our feeder pricing and structure! Here are some highlights:

*Rodent pricing was lowered where possible (let's face it, rodent feed is astronomical right now!)
*Hornworms are ordered and on their way!
*Bulk pricing is now available for our customers feeding larger collections!
*Metameal Salads are available to save you from wasting money on veggies you end up throwing out before your animals can eat them all!

As promised, we will continue to listen to YOU to bring all we can to take care of your reptile and amphibian needs! Feedback is always welcome :)

08/15/2022

Hours have been updated!

Tuesday through Thursday 12:00-6:00
Fridays 12:00-7:00
Saturdays 10:00-7:00

812-993-2150

520 W. Lincoln Ave
Chandler, IN 47610

We look forward to seeing you all!

08/12/2022

Grand Opening is tomorrow!

08/11/2022

Give aways are coming...

On top of the incredible sales taking place during our Grand Opening on Saturday, we will also have a drawing for free prizes! Drawings will occur every hour on the hour beginning at 11 am (doors open at 10.) Get in early, get your name in, and let it ride all day! Our grand prize drawing will occur at 4:00 pm for this complete Crested Gecko Kit, a $115 value! Come one come all, we look forward to sharing our dream with you!