So this is my first post here, and I made the account solely to commend Reeptiles (Joel Reep), but of course I've got a lot to learn from this great community!
After months of researching what snake we wanted and slowly setting up an enclosure, my wife and I decided a ball python was perfect for our family. After extensive searching, we found a local breeder that had the exact snake we wanted (Phantom ball python female).
Well, wife's dog needed surgery but Mr. Reep was glad to hang on to the snake until I was ready. This past monday, I was ready. The family and I took the 3 hour drive to go meet him. Let me tell you, we are SO glad we did!
First off, Joel is incredibly friendly and has a wonderful area for his reptiles. VERY clean, VERY well organized, and full of beautiful critters. Every creature there was happy, healthy, and well taken care of. In addition to that, they are all documented.
On to the important part, my new ball python! She's beautiful. There's no other way to say it, she's truly amazing and we are so fortunate to have her. Today is her second day home and she ate no problem! This was an effort to keep her on the same feeding schedule she had been on. Not only did she eat, but happily ate the correct size frozen mouse (after I had thawed it).
In summary, I have nothing but amazing things to say about Mr. Reep. His prices are spot on, if not a bit lower than they should be. If you want a top notch critter, check what he has first. I know you will be as thrilled as I am.
Here she is!