When it comes to quality ball pythons and knowledgeable care, Superior Scales Reptiles (SSR) stands out. Ryan Thomas, the face behind SSR, specializes in ball pythons and brings both passion and hands on experience to every animal he works with.
We recently had the opportunity to speak with BugEaters founder Ray Tripp, and one thing was immediately clear. This is not just a business. It is a lifetime hobby.
Since the 90s, Ray has been right there in the trenches of the vivarium world. What started as a passion for poison dart frogs, geckos, and building lush, living ecosystems has grown into BugEaters.co, a brand created by hobbyists for hobbyists.
Elizabeth Booth
Owner and Operator of Lil Egypt Royals
Future rebrand planned under the name Lil Egypt Exotics
Elizabeth runs the business independently, overseeing everything from breeding and daily care to customer education.
A lifelong passion for reptiles and prehistoric creatures laid the foundation for Cottontop Exotics. One quiet night led to a realization that years of knowledge and passion could become something greater. With the support of a spouse, a logo was created, the next expo was booked, and the first breeding male gargoyle gecko, Clementine, joined the collection. Cottontop Exotics was officially born.
For this month’s Eugene Vendor Spotlight, we’re excited to highlight a growing Pacific Northwest business that has quickly earned attention in both the plant and exotic animal community: Variegata Exotic Plants.
For Donovan Winterberg, reptiles have never just been a hobby; they’ve been a lifelong obsession, a professional pursuit, and ultimately, a powerful artistic muse.
Three Monkeys is a built on connection, education, and a deep love for animals. Founded in 2012 by Robert Williams, it began as a personal passion and has grown into a beloved part of countless events, celebrations, and charitable initiatives across Texas.
At our recent Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show in St. Louis, MO, we had the pleasure of welcoming a truly unique vendor: FlyTrapStore.com. This small, locally owned business is operated by the passionate husband-and-wife team, Matt and Leah, who specialize in an incredible variety of carnivorous plants.
