Question about LLL Reptile

[Chewbecca]

I was browsing their store last night looking for some cork bark, and I noticed that they also sell reptiles (duh, right?).

Anyone have any experience with their purchasing their reptiles?

I know they sell great products for a decent price (I have ordered from them 3-4 times in just the past two weeks!), but I was just wondering if anyone has any idea about their reptiles.

Thanks!

 

[denver2890]

I personally have never gotton any thing from them. At an Indianapolis Reptile Expo I was with a friend of mine when he purchased a blue tounge skink from them. Later that week he found it had mites, after a vet check up it also was found with some sort of parasite. But at their table most of their animals looked ok.

 

[Foreverandever]

We have a leo and a high white cali kingsnake from them. A ok here :main_thumbsup:

I will say that they somewhat lack customer service though lol

 

[snowgyre]

I used to order feeders from them until I had a couple of orders arrive dead due to cold weather and they wouldn't replace them. After that I switched companies.

I never like buying my geckos from a large scale distributor. Chances are they're being supplied by people we already know in the trade, so there's no reason not to just buy direct from the breeder. You'll know what you're getting, and breeders are (in general) much more accountable and easier to contact should any troubles arise.

 

[Chewbecca]

Thanks, guys.

I've bought A LOT of supplies from them, but I think I will avoid ordering reptiles from them.

 

[Baoh]

I bought an Ibera Greek and a couple Blazing Blizzards from them. I also got 1000 crickets from them once. No problems and the reptiles were in perfect condition. If they had something I wanted and the price was reasonable, I would buy from them again.

 

[Chewbecca]

Well, I wanted a Chahoua.
Since they don't have lines listed, I went with a breeder that does.

I paid a little extra, but I have heard RAVE reviews about this breeder.
Worth it to me, imo.

 

[Kristi23]

I knew you wouldn't be able to wait for a show. I can't wait to see your chewie! I'm a bit jealous, too!

 

[Chewbecca]

hehehehehe!

I am so excited!

Well, I found out caging a baby chewie is not as expensive as I thought.
The one I should be receiving only weighs 5 grams, and my crestie weighs 4.8 grams.
I have my crestie in a medium Kritter Keeper for now, and I have been advised by two separate people that that would be fine for a baby chewie.
Once he/she hits 10 grams, I'll probably be buying an Exo Terra.
Then once he/she is full grown, my husband will have built an viv for it.

Chewies are really hard to find right now. Everyone is waiting on eggs.
Or if they have PIs, they are the right size to breed yet.

 

[Mel&Keith]

You can check Fauna's BOI. There's a lot more info there since it's sole purpose is to show feedback on businesses (good and bad).

 

[Nigel4less]

I literally live walking distance from LLL and can tell you, I would have no problem purchasing anything from them... but you should know what your looking for

 

[Chewbecca]

You can check Fauna's BOI. There's a lot more info there since it's sole purpose is to show feedback on businesses (good and bad).

You know, I joined there and I COMPLETELY forgot to utilize it.

Thanks for the reminder!

 

[Chewbecca]

I literally live walking distance from LLL and can tell you, I would have no problem purchasing anything from them... but you should know what your looking for

Yes. This is true. If I were in walking distance from them, it may be a different story. I could see and hold the animal in person.