Snake Discovery: Reptile Store & Zoo

11/20/2024

This is a list of what is currently available for adoption in Adoption Island! We'll try to keep this listed updated, but with how busy we are we likely will have more than what's pictured.

To adopt an animal, we require that you bring a picture of your setup (or you can purchase one in our store!) so we can ensure they're going to an appropriate habitat.

Out-of-state? Please email a picture of your habitat (include dimensions if possible) to us at [email protected] and include which animal you'd like to adopt in the Subject line. If you're approved for adoption, we can arrange to ship them to you!

Minimum enclosure sizes for some of our more common reptiles are as follows:
Baby bearded dragons: 20 gallon
Adult bearded dragons: 4x2x2'
Adult leopard geckos: 30x12", but 36x18x18" preferred.
Snakes: The current length of the snake must be equal to or less than the length of the longest side of the enclosure (i.e. a 4' long enclosure for a 4' long snake).

Due to limited space in our store area, many of our adoptable animals are in back. If you'd like to meet one but can't see them on the sales floor, just ask!

11/19/2024

Baby hognoses are officially available for shipping!!😍
We have finished going through the waitlist, and have several babies still available, so they can now be claimed by the public! Email [email protected] if you're interested in one 😊
Link to photo album of available babies:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/0jy7md4zgdtuq7da85aal/AIKWViTcw7ZsTC_FIKeVBUg?rlkey=25rgtzhdrlzfuh8bdas92uun7&st=k7u7s9wx&dl=0

11/19/2024

Update: They are sold!
We have two adorable baby DeKay's brown snakes ready for new families! They were born in our zoo and are eating slugs and occasionally earthworms (but definitely prefer slugs). We're hoping to find their new family locally to avoid shipping stress, and would love for them to go together.
Swing by to meet these tiny cuties today!

11/15/2024

We still have tickets available for our Night Hike event on Friday, November 22nd! Come to Snake Discovery for this special program. Your tour guide will explain why some reptiles and amphibians are nocturnal, and why some creatures glow under blacklights! Then you will explore the zoo with special flashlights to see unique animals that aren’t visible during the day! If you pay close attention, you may even unlock a mystery lurking within the zoo…

You can purchase tickets at the link below. Hope to see you there!🔦🪳

Explore our reptile zoo in the DARK during this special program at Snake Discovery! Your tour guide will explain why some reptiles and amphibians are nocturnal, and why some creatures glow under blacklights! Then you will explore the zoo with special flashlights to see unique animals that aren’t v...

11/15/2024

This is a list of what is currently available for adoption in Adoption Island! We'll try to keep this listed updated, but with how busy we are we likely will have more than what's pictured.

To adopt an animal, we require that you bring a picture of your setup (or you can purchase one in our store!) so we can ensure they're going to an appropriate habitat.

Out-of-state? Please email a picture of your habitat (include dimensions if possible) to us at [email protected] and include which animal you'd like to adopt in the Subject line. If you're approved for adoption, we can arrange to ship them to you!

Minimum enclosure sizes for some of our more common reptiles are as follows:
Baby bearded dragons: 20 gallon
Adult bearded dragons: 4x2x2'
Adult leopard geckos: 30x12", but 36x18x18" preferred.
Snakes: The current length of the snake must be equal to or less than the length of the longest side of the enclosure (i.e. a 4' long enclosure for a 4' long snake).

Due to limited space in our store area, many of our adoptable animals are in back. If you'd like to meet one but can't see them on the sales floor, just ask!

11/15/2024

Thanks for your patience while we caught up on calendar orders! 📅 We're happy to announce that 2025 calendars are back in stock!! 🥳 You can pick yours up at:
https://www.snakediscoverystore.com/2025-calendar.html

Free shipping for orders over $100, so you can get some Christmas shopping done while you're at it! 🎄🎁

11/14/2024

We have Reptile Basics's brand new 4'x2'x2' cages in stock! These come with sliding *glass* doors with 3 color options: black, red, and dark purple (my personal favorite)! All colors are available in-store right now, for only $329.99! Our lowest price ever for a 4x2x2!

We also have the 4'x2'x18" versions in stock!

Why are the glass doors so important? Acrylic doors tend to absorb humidity and warp, making them difficult to open and close. Glass doesn't, making them preferred for tropical and semi-tropical species like ball pythons, crested geckos, and more!

11/13/2024

MEET AND GREET ANNOUNCEMENT: We're happy to be announcing our 2025 Meet and Greet dates! Note that some of these will be held at events outside of our facility and are labeled with the event name and location. Dates and times are subject to change, and we will update our fans if we do need to make any changes. We look forward to meeting you in 2025!

January 4th and 5th, 1pm-4pm
January 18th and 19th, 1pm-4pm
February 1st and 2nd, 1pm-4pm
February 14th and 15th, 1pm-4pm
March 1st and 2nd, 1pm-4pm
March 9th at the Exotic Pet Expo in Hastings, MN
March 15th and 16th at the NARBC in Tinley, IL
March 22nd and 23rd, 1pm-4pm
March 29th and 30th at the NARBC in Dallas, TX
April 19th and 20th, 1pm-4pm
April 25th and 26th, All American Reptile and Plant Expo in Denver, CO
May 3rd and 4th, 1pm-4pm
May 17th, 1pm-4pm
May 18th at the Exotic Pet Expo in Eau Claire, WI
June 7th and 8th, 1pm-4pm
June 21st and 22nd, 1pm-4pm
July 5th and 6th, 1pm-4pm
July 19th and 20th, 1pm-4pm
August 2nd and 3rd at the NARBC in Schaumburg, IL
August 9th and 10th, 1pm-4pm
August 17th at the Exotic Pet Expo in Eau Claire, WI
August 23rd and 24th, 1pm-4pm
September 6th and 7th at the NARBC in Dallas, TX
September 19th and 20th, 1pm-4pm
October 4th and 5th, 1pm-4pm
October 11th and 12th at the NARBC in Tinley, IL
October 18th and 19th, 1pm-4pm
October 26th at the Exotic Pet Expo in Hastings, MN
November 1st and 2nd, 1pm-4pm
November 15th and 16th, 1pm-4pm
November 22nd and 23rd at the NARBC in St. Louis, MO
December 6th and 7th at SEWERFest in Sturtevant, WI
December 20th, 1pm-4pm
December 21st at the Reptile Expo in Hastings, MN

11/12/2024

Join us on December 20th for our FIRST Stuffed Animal Adoption Program! Choose between six of our popular plushies and learn how to care for them. This is perfect for those little ones who keep asking for their very own reptile that you maybe aren’t ready to commit to! Leave with a care card, a certificate of adoption (signed by our amazing Emily Roberts), some food to care for your new pet, and of course your new plush friend. This program will also allow you to personally interact with some of the animals and go out into the zoo afterward.

Purchase tickets at the link below:
https://snakediscovery.com/events/

11/08/2024

Oh my goodness, thank you all so much for the support! We sold out of our initial batch of 2025 calendars, but have more on the way! As soon as they arrive, we'll update online stock and make another post to let you know they're available again.

Due to the large influx of orders since the calendars were released last week (they're more popular than we expected!), it may take an extra couple days to fulfill your order. Thanks for your patience and support!

11/01/2024

Not sure what to do with your leftover [uncarved/unpainted] pumpkins? 🎃 We can use them for the reptiles in Adoption Island! They make a great treat for tortoises, bearded dragons, tegus, iguanas, and more, all of which we currently have for adoption 😊
You can drop them off anytime during our open hours and we'll put them to good use!

10/30/2024

As always, we had a great time on The Jason Show this morning! In honor of Halloween, we brought "creepy crawlies" this time! 🕷🪳🦂