Reptile Garden

Reptile Garden A fun and interactive reptile display park where people can learn about reptiles.
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We also have a reptile specialist shop where you can get everything you need to care for your herps properly. Reptile Garden is a display park where we have more than 50 species of reptile on display from Mambas, King Cobra to large pythons, geckos, Monitor Lizards and much more. Our main aim to to create interest in reptiles and educate the youth about these amazing creatures. We also have a reptile specialist shop attached where you can get products to care for your critters.

08/01/2026

What a surprise finding these little Black Beauties in the incubator. Sumatran Short-tailed Pythons (Python curtis).

This is such an underrated species here in South Africa and I think even abroad. These guys just don't bite like their other cousins the Blood Python/Short-tailed Pythons. With good husbandry and handling those also calm down nicely but they are a little more of a challenge.

07/01/2026

This is of great concern to me and fellow herpers in the Western Cape. It is crazy how rules can just be changed after 25 plus years! I have bred over 100 of these and sold them legally in the past. Now last year I bred 40 and they are suddenly illegal. What happens to my investment in these animals and profit towards my reptile educational facility?

There is no chance a species like this would be problematic in the Cape. So if these went through an impact study and are deemed invasive then eventually we wont be allowed to keep anything as everything else is hardier or more prolific. I know some people like that idea but then they have a cat which is the most problematic pet you can own with huge impacts on wildlife. Yet they can roam freely with no control.

It has always been extremely frustrating trading legally where all the laws only effect those trying to do things properly. One barrier after another or red tape to stop trade while others acting illegally carry on as normal. If things were run properly the legal trade should be encourage, flooding the market and illegal trade would suffer.

I am all for strictly controlling things if there are invasive species etc. I have some and they all microchipped and on permit etc. When some species are legal, illegal then legal and again illegal. This has happened with numerous species over the years so you really have to wonder. Nobody knows whats going on so I am here to try and keep everyone in the loop and as of this post these snakes are black listed. Even though I sold one on permit a few months before they were suddenly banned.

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06/01/2026

Snake eggs are getting close to hatching. Stay tuned for the reveal.

05/01/2026

Here is a nice little clip of the collaboration show we do at Le Bonheur Reptiles and Adventure. The show is called Africa's deadliest! In this clip we working with Sc**zo the Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis).

In this show we give factual and educational information about the top venomous snakes in Africa while handling them. This show is always a big hit!

We are looking to do more shows like this at venues around Cape Town. If anyone has affordable big indoor and outdoor venues please let me know.

If you would like to see a show like this leave a comment to show your support. This might help to motivate us a little more to get it on the go. It will for sure be a great family day out.

05/01/2026

This is Miracle the Albino Gaboon Viper (Bitis rhinoceros). She was the only baby to make it full term from Autumn's breeding which then helped prove that Autumn is a het albino.

She took a dump and oh did she let me know. She was freaking out as they dont like having their cover blown. One of the only time these snakes move is to go for a bathroom break and shed. These snakes have no smell and wait in amush so if something gives them up they are more on edge.

Otherwise they are happy campers! So often if one is going a bit wild I know they have made a mess.

03/01/2026

Feeding Ivy and Hue my Boomslang (Dispholidus typus).

These guys are absolutely amazing! They have such a good feeding response this time of year.

31/12/2025

Feeding Blanco and Lucy my newest additions. These are leucistic Monocled Cobras (Naja kaouthia). Being leucistic these animals are lacking all pigment. You can't even see the O marking on the back of the neck which gives them their name.

26/12/2025

So stoked to get eggs from my Cape Coral Snake (Aspidelaps lubricus lubricus).

These guys are such characters and often are more bark than bite. They will most likely headbutt you rather then bite. But dont take the chance. They have a mild neurotoxic venom which can claim a life of a child or someone with small body mass or suffering with other illness. Bites are pretty rare from these very shy nocturnal snakes.

I know this animal very well and I am pretty confident when handling her. Hence the freeish handling.

I hope everything goes well and we have some cute little baby whipper snappers in a few months. Stay tuned I will be sure to share!

Come see over 60 species of reptiles from King Cobra, Green Anaconda, Rattlesnake, Mambas, Monitor lizards, Geckos, Tort...
26/12/2025

Come see over 60 species of reptiles from King Cobra, Green Anaconda, Rattlesnake, Mambas, Monitor lizards, Geckos, Tortoises and so much more.

We only closed on the 1st January!

Find us at Stodels Nursery Eversdal Rd Bellville Cape Town South Africa. Entrance is only R50 per person and under 3 years old are free.

25/12/2025

Spoiling the kids with a little Christmas lunch. Feeding some of the albino and het albino West African Gaboon Vipers (Bitis rhinoceros).

These are by far the easiest snakes to feed. I just love my Gaboon vipers. They are getting on well with nice steady growth from the young ones.

23/12/2025

Sector one of my Albino West African Gaboon Vipers (Bitis rhinoceros) being a little bit fiesty after his shed.

He has a nice upgrade that he has settled into and I will be adding more decor and plants as enrichment at time goes on. He just sits in one spot anyway. Such lazy snakes but I love them. ❤️

Address

Stodels Nursery 0A Eversdal Road Bellville
Cape Town
7550

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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+27847763537

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Reptile Garden is a privately owned reptile park where we have more than 50 species of reptile on display from Mambas, Cobra, Vipers, large pythons, lizards and much more.

Our main aim to create awareness regarding reptiles and educate the youth about these amazing creatures. We also have a reptile specialist shop attached where you can get products to care for your critters properly with the right advice.

We are very education based and we do a lot out outbound educational shows from birthday parties, school shows and many other events.