Scales of Steele

03/13/2024

These turned out so super cute!!! ♥️

03/06/2024

So the Show me reptile show last weekend was a great one. It was a smaller show as far as vendors. That however didn't stop the quality being too notch. We went to just look and talk with friends. We left with four new snakes. I would like to thank those amazing guys now. Ryan Thomas again we leave with amazing snakes from you. A breeding ready female Banana Lemonblast and a Female champagne cinnamon that we need for future projects. The second person I want to thank is jason at Edge exotics. He sent us home with a breeding pair of stonewashed bredli pythons. These have been on my wish list a long time. https://www.instagram.com/edgeexotics?igsh=bGx3MWJ3bGR6OGdr. We will have more pics to come as it's been a busy week.

03/04/2024

Picked up this sweet girl today at Show me reptile show from Superior Scales Reptiles!

Say hello to Lemondrop! 💛 Banana Lemon Blast 🐍😍

02/07/2024

Big government needs to stay out of our lives. Please everyone share this. Do not allow this type of overreach to happen in this once free country.

ALERT: Colorado Pet Tax for ALL Animals

Read full details (not all included here) at www.USARK.org/24co

Colorado HB24-1163 enters a new level of big government and big taxes. The bill will add a new tax of up to $8.50 (but actually up to $25) on EACH pet and it includes ALL animals, even invertebrates. The tax is paid every year. It also requires every pet to be registered with the State and assigned a “designated caregiver.” If you do not name a “designated caregiver,” the cost for each pet is $25 annually.

To summarize how outrageous that is, if someone has 100 aquarium fish, they could be paying $850 annually to have aquariums. If you do not register a “designated caregiver” with the State that means having 100 aquarium fish will cost you $2,500 annually! Ten pet reptiles will cost $85 to $250 annually. 20 assorted pets (dog, cat, hamster, parakeet, tarantula, 2 snakes, three frogs, and 10 fish) would be $170-$500 each year for this new tax. This tax would apply to koi and goldfish in outside ponds, and all other “pet animals.”

The new “online pet animal registration system” will be created and maintained by the Department of Agriculture. The penalty for not registering your animals is up to $100 per animal (“per unlawful act or violation”). If a good citizen is unaware of this new law, those 100 unregistered aquarium or water garden fish could cost $10,000 in fines!

Per the bill, “pet animal” means: A DOG, CAT, RABBIT, GUINEA PIG, HAMSTER, MOUSE, RAT, GERBIL, FERRET, BIRD, FISH, REPTILE, AMPHIBIAN, INVERTEBRATE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIES OF WILD OR DOMESTIC OR HYBRID ANIMAL SIX MONTHS OF AGE OR OLDER, THAT IS SOLD, TRANSFERRED, OR RETAINED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING KEPT AS A HOUSEHOLD PET.

Get full details and sample messaging at www.usark.org/24co

01/15/2024

I never had the privilege of meeting this man. His love for all animals is an inspiration. Watching him achieve his dreams lead me to do the same. I'll meet you one day when my time here is done.

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]

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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]

01/06/2024

https://youtu.be/xwQYlNbfHRY?si=LOzec4OXHqqAqBEA. This is a man that inspired so many. It's sad that he is leaving us so soon. He will live on in all of us that will continue on. One day I will meet him when my days here are done.

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10/22/2023

Good morning from Sassy! (Amazon Tree Boa)

10/04/2023

We had added albino Darwin carpet pythons to our collection. These should be producing babies in about 2 years time. These are a small carpet python for those who love them but don't want a bigger snake.

07/15/2023

The boys wanted to see how long Houdini was….she even peeked out to watch!

05/06/2023

Just hanging out…..happy Saturday!

04/23/2023

Even Hades likes a good hug! 🐍 Happy Sunday!

04/21/2023

Pandora has the right idea! I love a good soak too pretty girl! ♥️

03/23/2023

Love getting visitors at work!

03/12/2023

Had a blast today with the littles! Jace got his first snake!

03/04/2023

Loki was in a mood for weigh in….

02/27/2023

New snake room is all set up. There are few more things coming in the next weeks stay tuned.

02/27/2023

Houdini is finally all settled in after the move!

09/22/2022

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06/08/2022

So we have new babies this was memorial day it was a happy surprise on a somber day. More pics will came as the shed and get to eating.

06/08/2022

Hello everyone. We have two snakes looking for their forever home. They are both Mojave ball pythons one make one female. Reach out for more info.

06/03/2022

So we have these two little ones ready to go home with someone reach out of your interested. They are both Mojave one male one female.

05/13/2022

So this is the newest addition to the reptile room. It's a custom built six foot by two foot by four foot pvc enclosure. It was built by 816 Morphs he builds nothing but the best racks and enclosures. If any of you need new homes for your pets I recommend you reach out to him.

04/20/2022

Say hello to these two little critters. They are a breeding pair of tokay geckos. Pics are from the show Sunday as now they like to hide all the time. We will have babies from these two next year if you are interested.

04/16/2022

The show me reptile show is going good today in Topeka come out and see everything

04/16/2022

Come out and see us in Topeka today