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.
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.
The Show Me Reptile Show is eager to welcome you to our community of passionate vendors, and we would love for you to sign up and be a part of our growing success.
When passion meets purpose, you get a reptile-breeding team like no other. Led by Skylar Christensen and his best friend Jakob Johnson, and supported by their wives Trista and Brittanee, this family-run operation has built a name for itself through dedication, knowledge, and a genuine love for reptiles.