Our Company:
Herpeton Exotic Pets was started by Ryan South in 1991. He recognized a desperate need for quality exotic care, support and affordable pets and supplies. We opened the doors on Burleson Road in a 250 square foot facility. After a few years of good luck and terrific customer loyalty we expanded with a North Austin location on Burnet Road close to Hwy 183. We then moved our small South location to a much roomier East Oltorf location. In 1996 Herpeton Exotic Pets expanded further to the West next to Target on Ben White and South Lamar. In that time, we have made many, many families happier with the addition of a high quality exotic pets.
Our Business Philosophy:
- Herpeton is totally committed to giving our valued customers the absolute best animal experience anywhere.
- We love animals as much as our customers do and truly want you to have a great time with your pets.
- Come on by and experience what many have said is the exemplary service that we offer.
We are a full line exotic pet shop with a complete line of care products and pets. These pets include: Sugar gliders, Hedgehogs, Corn snakes, Kingsnakes, Anacondas, Burmese Pythons, Chinchillas, Beta Fish, Ferrets, Iguanas, Bearded Dragons, Frilled Lizards, Leopard Geckos, Flying Squirrels, Frogs.
Because we have so many different animals to offer in one small store, we have a lengthy list of daily tasks to keep the store smelling as nice as possible. If we didn't you wouldn't be able to even walk through the door! We try very hard to make sure our animals and our customers are safe at all times. We occasionally have some escapees but they are quickly caught. To help us keep the animals safe make sure an employee is assisting you before you open a cage. We don't usually name our animals because they are not with us for very long.
Our Parties and Events.
- We offer you unusual Birthday Parties. Invite your friends and family to party with a variety of animals from around the world! Snakes, Lizards, Tortoises, and even a few creepy crawlies Tarantulas and Scorpions. How about some soft fuzzies: Guinea pigs, Giant Rabbits, Ferrets and more.
- We also do Educational Programs for Schools.
Herpeton Exotic Pets is always buying your quality captive bred animals. Sometimes we take trips to Africa’s markets. We buy about several thousand animals every trip. Each frog is packing in it's own little cup!
Herpeton is open seven days a week for your convenience.