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    Google Adsense ad revenue for December, 2025 was just $30 over the cost of the lease for the server running this site. So, in effect, the money providing the incentive for me to continue running this site is coming SOLELY from the paid memberships and sponsorships here. Which honestly ain't much....

(GOOD GUY) Rich from Reptile Basics, Inc.

Just wanted to add I just received a shipment myself this week and everything arrived in perfect condition. He was also nice enough to wire my heat tape for me. A+ service and I will be back again for sure.
 
I received a shipment from Rich last week. Everything came quickly. One of the probes was missing when the pack arrived, I emailed Rich and he quickly sent out a replacement. I will definately do business with him again in the future. Thanks!
 
Last month I inquired with another merchant about buying some heat panels.

The response I received was insulting, long winded, and did not answer my questions.

I went to Rich's site and ordered from him with no difficulties. I also ordered 3 more Johnson Control Thermostats. I should have saved myself some time and aggravation and gone to Reptile Basic's first for the heat panels!

I have been buying from Rich for several years now and will always recommend him.
 
Just wanted to throw my praise in. I've ordered flexwatt from rich on several occasions, along with other husbandry items, and have yet to be disappointed with the fast shipping or packing. I also recently bought one of his hatchling racks. Packaged very well, shipped when he said it would, and arrived intact and looking great. Now home to 12 happy baby snakes. I won't hesitate to order more from Rich at every opportunity.
 
I placed an order late last night for supplies for the shop and flexwatt and a Johnson controller for a new rack and I've already got a tracking number via email. I've got a Reptile Basics stack of 5 cages for my balls and everyone that sees it is very impressed with the quality. Rich is tops in my book and if he's got what I need I will always order from him. Excellent product, pricing and customer service.....Rock on Rich!
 
I would never hesitate doing business with Rich, Everything is what it is supposed to be and no BS....
I recomend Reptile Basics to anyone...

Thanks
 
Reptile Basics Good Guy

With all the bad I see on the B.O.I. Its nice to know there are good people to deal with.I have ordered several times with great results. Just made an order for my girlfriend and got a tracking # in less than 2 hours. I highly recomend
Rich at Reptile Basics James Hysell
 
good guy

I just received my 11 inch flex-watt order from Rich.He shipped it out the same day i ordered it :thumbsup:.110% good guy,Thanks
 
I've done a handful of small orders with reptile basics: hides, thermostats, UTHs, snake hooks and tongs. I haven't spoken with Rich, but my orders are always packed well and shipped promptly. I'll keep on placing orders here whenever I can, it's nice to know my things are going to arrive quickly and in perfect shape.
 
Figured I'd post my praise too. I placed my third order with Reptile Basics two days ago. I love their hides and always go back for more. I hope they expand their products a bit more so I can quit using other people along side them. I've used them for severe different things now and have been very pleased with everything I have got.

Shipping is super fast, and everything is top quality.These guys are great.
 
Rich is a class act. I've bought thermostats, heat mats, flex watt, cages and rodents from Reptile basics and have NEVER had a problem. Well, one problem, but that was a UPS problem, not a Reptile Basics problem. UPS delivered me a squashed empty box that was supposed to have 40 feet of Flex in it. Rich was quick to fix it. And when the roll of flex was found a few weeks later in the weeds by the street, he wouldn't accept my money for the extra roll.

But from him with confidence!
 
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