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Underground Reptiles AKA Reptile zoo

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Thier email addy is [email protected], I've called them several times. His name is Rian Gittman (the owner that is) and his store is located in deerfeild florida. Seem to be a petstore in the 954 area. thier phone number is 1-954-428-8005. He sells stuff for good prices. In process of ordering a frilled dragon from him. Someone know if he's legit or not? Thanks David Doan
 
There is a pet reptile store by that name in Deerfield.  I was in it years ago, didn't buy anything because I thought their prices were a bit high, seemed to be a relatively clean place then.  When I was in Deerfield a few weeks ago, drove by on the way to Ben Siegal's place and Underground was still in business.  Don't know anything about the owner.  Hope this helps a little.

Karen Clark
 
I have never done business with their animals. I have visited there many times in the past 3 or so years, and I have stopped. Some of their animals were skinny and neglected, specifically lizards and geckos. Their snakes always seemed fat and happy though. Apparently they have new ownership, this Rian/Ryan person, and from what I hear, he is in it just for the money, and does not take real well care of the animals. They've become neglected, and prices have raised. I would check the animal very closely, and ask to have it checked by a vet or have a fecal done, etc. Maybe have an experienced friend, or vet come into the store with you to look at it.
 
The problem is I'm getting it shipped to Moscow Idaho. I don't really have acess to anyone like that. They have pretty good service though. I asked for pictures they are going to send them to me. Any other expiriences? Thanks David. (First reptile order online, so i'm a bit nervous.) I wish Ben had some frilled I would order from him. I'm thinking of getting a ETB from him. Anyway that's the subject of a different post.

Anyone else have opinions about underground?

David Doan
 
Just got of the phone with Rian. He's not a bad guy and pretty friendly. He's really passionate about what he does. I asked him to cancel my order for the frilled. He basically, said okay and that he would credit my account. We'll see what happeneds. So far he seems good. The company has good customer service as every time I called I basically got to talk to the owner (Rian) and got the words straight from him basically.

David Doan
 
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I have known Rian Gittman for years and been in his store numerous times.  He has always been the owner of underground reptiles and he runs a first rate show.  I think if anyone saw an unhealthy animal in his store it may have just come in from somewhere else because Rian doesnt do business that way.  The only bad thing I can say about him is that he is a NY Jets fan ( Nobody's perfect ) But I have done business with him and can honestly say he is a good guy.

Gary Walsch
Sunshine State Reptiles
 
I've been to Underground when it was a warehouse and was called "Box of Snakes"--they were great and everything I bought (pine snake, fl. king, golden tegu) was in excellent shape and thrived. Unless they've changed their practices (which I doubt), I definitely recommend them.
 
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