Show Me Reptile Shop St.Peters

06/18/2024

🦎 Did you know that gut loading feeder insects can significantly boost your reptile's nutrition? 🌿 At Show Me Reptile Shop, we take it a step further by ensuring all our feeder insects are loaded with vitamins and minerals before becoming a tasty meal for your scaly friends! 🦗 Give your reptiles the best with our gut-loaded insects - because a healthy meal means a healthy pet! 🌟🦎

The Show Me Reptile Shop is the premier place to get all of your reptile supplies.We also carry a variety of reptiles and amphibians. We strive to bring our customers the best quality at the best prices.

06/16/2024

Chip wants to wish all the dads out there a Happy Father's Day!

And if you're not a dad yet, come on down and make yourself a reptile dad today!!

We are open normal hours 12-5.
1345 Triad Canter Drive, St Peters, MO

06/08/2024

We have some really awesome ballpythons in quarantine preparing for their new families.

06/06/2024

What was your very first reptile?
What got you interested in the hobby?
Do you define yourself as an enthusiast, hobbyist, or breeder, or all of the above? 😅
Share your story in the comments below!
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05/29/2024

🌟 **Support Local! Visit Show Me Reptile Shop Today!** 🌟

Why shop online when you can experience the thrill of our amazing reptile collection in person? 🦎🐍

At **Show Me Reptile Shop**, we pride ourselves on offering a unique and interactive experience that online stores just can't match. When you visit us, you'll enjoy:

✅ **Expert Advice**: Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you with all your reptile needs.
✅ **See Before You Buy**: View our reptiles up close and personal. No surprises, just healthy and happy pets!
✅ **Special Events**: Join us for in-store events, educational sessions, and reptile meet-and-greets.
✅ **Support Local Business**: Your support helps keep our community thriving.

Stop by Show Me Reptile Shop and see why shopping local makes a world of difference. We can't wait to meet you and help you find your perfect scaly friend! 🦎❤️

The Show Me Reptile Shop is the premier place to get all of your reptile supplies.We also carry a variety of reptiles and amphibians. We strive to bring our customers the best quality at the best prices.

05/28/2024

✨Stunning super pastel spot GHI will be available soon! ✨

05/28/2024

Happy Turtle Tuesday!
The sideneck turtles are excited to see everyone today! 🐢

05/24/2024

💡Fun Fact No. 1: Jumping Spiders Really Jump

jumping spiders 🕷️
Away we go!

These little leapers earned their names. But they don’t just hop around because it’s fun. Jumping spiders use their legs to pounce on their prey, which is typically other insects.

Amazingly, jumping spiders don’t have special leg muscles, like grasshoppers, to help them leap. They propel themselves by suddenly changing the blood flow in their body. When a jumping spider wants to soar, it contracts special muscles to increase the flow of blood to its legs. This makes the legs fully extend and sends the spider flying — sometimes as far as 50 times the spider’s body length. Pretty cool, right?

💡Fun Fact No. 2: They're Excellent Dancers

dancing spiders 💃🏻🕺🏼
Wave your legs in the air like you just don't care.

When male jumping spiders want to attract the attention of female jumping spiders, they do a little dance. The dance involves beating their abdomens on the ground and waving their legs in the air. The spiders also tap their feet on the ground so quickly that it can’t be seen by the human eye.

Those are just the simpler dances, though. The peacock spider ups the dance factor by also wooing potential mates with a brightly colored fan-like extension that he waves around as he stomps and taps.

💡Fun Fact No. 3: Jumping Spiders Have Great Vision

fuzzy eyes on spiders 👀
I see you.

Our fuzzy friend has some of the best vision in the spider world. Jumping spiders have four sets of eyes. There are two large eyes right in front, with a smaller eye on either side. Then, on the top of their heads, jumping spiders have two medium-sized eyes and two smaller eyes.

And those eight adorable eyeballs aren’t just for staring at you. Jumping spiders use their vision to hunt for insects to prey on. Additionally, the female jumping spiders use their peepers to judge the dance moves of the males.

💡Fun Fact No. 4: They Don't Hunt Using Webs

spider eating 🕸️
Who needs a web?

Unlike many spiders, the jumping spider doesn’t trap prey using a web. With its outstanding long-jump hunting abilities, why would it need to?

That doesn’t mean these furry cuties aren’t capable of making silk, though. Some jumping spiders will spin tiny tents or shelters to protect them from rain or nighttime predators. Additionally, whenever the spider takes a leap, it anchors itself using a string, just in case it misses its target.

💡Fun Fact No. 5: They Mimic Other Insects

ant mimicking spiders 🐜
Hiding in plain sight.

Myrmarachne melanocephala, also know as ant-mimicking spiders are a species of jumping spiders who are masters of disguise. These little leapers act like ants to fool predators and prey.

They’re longer than most jumping spiders, and have narrow false waists to make them appear more ant-like. These spiders will also take on the colors of different types of ants. In addition, they wave two of their legs around like antennae to better blend in. Pretty smart, huh?

Like we said, these fuzzy little guys are actually pretty cool once you get to know them.

05/24/2024

Show us the many faces of your snakes! 😂
Snakes being sassy, derpy, and everything in between!

05/23/2024

Jumping Spiders make the best pets!
We have a few left at the shop looking for their forever home! 🏠

05/23/2024

Check out our top 5 BESTSELLING custom handmade substrates perfect for every animal in your collection.

Show me substrates are a step above the competition and here's why! Learn all about the best substrates you can buy for your scaley friends. Scott will run through 5 of our top reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate substrates. We'll share what sets each apart from one another and why our hand packaged reptile safe mixes will keep your animals healthy and happy for years to come.


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Show me substrates are a step above the competition and here's why! Learn all about the best substrates you can buy for your scaley friends. Scott will run t...

05/23/2024

Show us your geckos! 💚

05/22/2024

Let’s see your shed pics! 🤗

05/22/2024

What’s one more? 😅

The Show Me Reptile Shop is the premier place to get all of your reptile supplies.We also carry a variety of reptiles and amphibians. We strive to bring our customers the best quality at the best prices.

05/22/2024

🦎 📣 NEW VIDEO! 🎥🐸 Learn all about the best substrates you can buy for your scaley friends.
Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pl1r0hcqNo
Scott will run through six of our top reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate substrates. We'll share what sets each apart from one another and why our hand packaged reptile safe mixes will keep your animals healthy and happy for years to come.

05/22/2024

The eye of a Gargoyle Gecko never gets old! They’re stunning! What is your favorite species of gecko?

05/21/2024

YAS!!!

05/21/2024

Tarantula Tuesday 🕷️🧡🕸️
Throw back to Tarantula Takeover with the Show Me Reptiles Show! We have a wide variety of tarantulas in our shops! Come check them out and take one with you! 🎁

Did you know some species of tarantulas can live up to 30+ years, with the oldest recorded spider living 43 years! 😲

05/21/2024

Where are our animal experts?
What kind of species do you think this is?
Comment your answer below 💚

05/20/2024

Chip’s Favorite Time is Meal Time! 🥗
Come meet Chip anytime at our St. Peter’s location! 🐢

05/20/2024

We have what you NEED for alllll your reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate friends 🐢🐍🐸🦂🐀🕷️🦎

05/20/2024

What’s your favorite amphibian? 🐸
Comment below!

Check out this cute little 🍓strawberry Pac Man Frog, it’s looking for a forever home! 🐸

05/20/2024

It’s Workd Bee Day! 🐝
Bees and reptiles may not have an obvious connection, but there are some interesting ways in which they interact and impact each other. Here are a few examples:

1. *Pollination of reptile food sources*: Bees pollinate plants that are food sources for many reptiles, such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Without bees, these plants might not be able to reproduce, which could impact the food supply for reptiles.
2. *Nesting sites*: Some species of bees, like carpenter bees, nest in tree cavities or rock crevices, which are also used by reptiles like snakes, lizards, and turtles as shelter or basking sites.
3. *Predation*: Some reptiles, like snakes and lizards, prey on bees and other insects as a food source.
4. *Competition for water*: In some ecosystems, bees and reptiles may compete for water sources, especially in areas where water is scarce.
5. *Ecological balance*: Bees and reptiles play important roles in maintaining ecological balance in their respective ecosystems. Bees pollinate plants, which supports plant diversity, while reptiles help regulate insect populations and maintain ecosystem stability.

These interactions highlight the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the importance of preserving biodiversity to ensure the health and resilience of ecosystems.

05/19/2024

Did you know that Show Me Reptiles blends it's own substrates using only top quality organic materials. We have many different substrate blends for many different reptiles and amphibians. Our blends are also very plant feiendly. Come check them out.

05/19/2024

Sunday Funday!!!
It’s Tarantula Take Over with the Show Me Reptile Show! Come check out the show!
You can buy tickets online or at the door!
www.showmereptileshow.com

05/18/2024

Check out this amazing Panther Chameleon! Isn’t he beautiful? 🌈

05/18/2024

We feed a variety of prey & feeders to all our shop animals. Check out this Sulfur Monitor chowing down on some fresh salmon 🍣

05/18/2024

Meet the Asian Forest Scorpion 🦂

Scientific Name: Heterometrus silenus

Common Name: Asian Forest Scorpion

Type: Terrestrial

Endemic Location: India, Malaysia and Indonesia

Size: 5 inches

Growth Rate: Medium

Life Expectancy: 7-8 years

Recommended Experience Level: Beginner

Venom: Low Potency not typically harmful to humans unless there is an allergy.

05/17/2024

Did you know we also have a variety of plants perfect for a bioactive enclosure! These create excellent enrichment, clutter, and biodiversity within your animals environment! Grab some isopods & springtails to create the perfect ecosystem for your favorite pet!

05/17/2024

Meal time is Chip’s favorite time! 🥗
You can meet Chip at the store anytime!
He loves making new friends! 🐢