Twin Cities Reptiles

Pro: some what a lot of stuffs like Snakes, lizards, spiders, frogs.
Con: website is not up to date, the animals, some are pretty skinny, some don’t even move, some don’t have any sign or information on the glass, and if there is a tag, you’ll have to squint to really read it just to figure out what was in the tank.
With limited stores in the area, if you’re looking, guess this is better then nothing
Price on their stuffs is a bit high, like tanks are at lest 30% more then any stuffs you can get online .
Lizards that I’ve look at are at lest 15−20% more then other places that I’ve seen.
And not everyone know their stuffs, some are just there because it’s a job.

I’m repulsed and cannot help but get light-​headed from the snakes in their cages. Overall, I am just not into any animals, reptiles, etc. That written, this is a great place for anyone into this sort of thing or kids who are super intrigued. It’s a large space, tons to look at and helpful/​knowledgeable staff. It’s just off 280 and I always find parking. Alas, we went looking for the little turtles that they have at My Huong Kitchen, which are apparently only sold in Chicago or California so no purchase but a fun hour was had.

I LOVE this place! The staff is wonderful, very knowledgeable and will help you with anything! The owners are amazing, always smiley and fun to talk to!
They without question have the largest selection of reptiles in the Twin Cities area. And everything is very fairly priced.
I won’t go anywhere else now that I’ve been here!
Set up an account with them under your phone number and you get a discount every so often from purchases. I go there alot for feeder rats and crickets.

TCR is a great place for all your reptile needs!
Over 4 years ago I purchased my first bearded dragon from them as a wee little baby. He has thrived and grown into a healthy boy. I also ended up adopting another TCR beardie from a friend and she’s a big healthy girl as well.
They have everything you need to keep a healthy reptile — tanks, lights, supplements, live feeders (crickets, various types of roaches, horn worms, even cups of phoenix worms), commercial diets (freeze dried etc), frozen furries, tank accessories, pretty much any kind of goody you would want for your scaly friend.
For the most part you can find cheaper feeders online, but when you’re in a pinch and need something NOW and not 4 days later, it’s good to know they have what you need. I’ve always received prompt replies on Facebook when I post a question (usually about if they have horn worms in stock), and of course the staff in store is always very helpful.
I’ve even done a feeder trade — I used to have my own colony of dubia roaches and they were multiplying faster than I could feed them to my dragons. I contacted TCR to see if they wanted some and would be willing to trade things like horn worms/​supers, and they said no problem! I showed up with a big box full of roaches and the gal told the guy behind the counter «give her whatever she wants» ;)
I suppose it does smell, but I wouldn’t call it «horrendous», it pretty much smells like every other reptile store I’ve been in.
They also have some niche style dog foods and treats, which I’ve never really looked closely at.
Even if you don’t own a reptile, it’s always worth a stop just to look at all the cool snakes/​lizards/​frogs/​turtles they have!

Love the crew over there. Super helpful AND they know their stuff! Love the occasional chat w Sara!

I love this place. Every trip to this pet store instantly makes my day better.
The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. They specialize in reptiles and other creepy crawlies, which takes some pretty specific knowledge. They do have some small fuzzy critters as well, the degus are so cute!
I’m not sure what’s up with other reviews commenting on the smell, it’s a pet store that specializes in reptiles, and it smells like a pet store. What do you expect? They have a lot more pets than a large chain that mostly carries supplies (PetCo/​Smart), so of course those big box stores aren’t going to have much of a pet smell, they don’t have that many pets!
They have a huge variety of snakes, geckos, and other lizards, as well as tarantulas. They also carry some turtles and tortoises. I love their store pets, they have two large tortoises in a room with two large iguanas that are always basking in the heat lamp on top of the tortoises. The also recently got two breeder monitor lizards that are really cool and have a really nice enclosure. They also carry some small fuzzy critters, degus, chinchillas, hamsters, spiney mouse, rabbits and I think an occasional sugar glider.
They have all your specialty pet needs. My boyfriend and I have four tortoises (various breeds), a rabbit, a tarantula, and a cat. We’re in there at least once a week for crickets for the tarantula (since I don’t like the idea of keeping our own) and various other pet supplies. I do wish they had a better cat selection so I could do all of our pet shopping in one spot, but it’s not the end of the world.

Wow they have an amazing selection of animals, fish, and supplies! I’d go here before one of the major national chain stores. The cages and tanks are kept clean. They have a lot of reptiles, and reptiles smell, but other than that no complaints. Friendly and Knowledgable staff. The tortoises are pretty cool.

Guys, I want to support you. I do. But you have got to keep the tanks and water a lot cleaner. I’d make this two stars after my last visit but, as a store, you still carry a wide selection of things I need. That being said, I can always get frozen mice online. So really. Fix this.

First off the smell IS horrendous, BUT I keep going back to get my sons crickets for his gecko because
1. Those crickets are well maintained and last a longtime compared to Petco.
2. Staff is very knowledgable and nice
3. You can sometimes see the hedgehogs!
4. Good prices
I have to admit that both of my boys have gotten me to really watch the snakes and Think
they’re cool. No we’re still not buying one.

I’ve been using Twin Cities Reptiles for years now. The place has great prices, great selection, and a very smart group of staff members that can help you with any of your problems. They have a decent supply of cat and dog stuff, but it’s not a huge selection. No biggy though.
Hell, if i go in there to buy anything i make sure to at least walk around and see what new critters and crawlers they have in. It’s like a mini-​zoo that you get into for free.
Now there was one review on here that bothered me. We have this person who said Twin Cities Reptiles is «dumpy and smells.» What the hell kind of comment is that to make? And you only give them 3 stars because of that? I mean seriously, what a stupid thing to say. Earth to Kelly B., it’s a freaking pet store of course it is going to smell and be a little“dumpy”! It has thousands of small mammals, reptiles, and fish crammed into it, what were you expecting? What are they suppose to do, have a constant spray of febreeze and scented candles going? And yes, it is dim in there. It’s called an electricity bill, ever had to pay one? Good lord, some people need to wake up and get with the program…

This is an awesome reptile store in the twincities area. It’s like a snake zoo here, and the huge tortoises they have. oh and I love the sugar gliders they have =)

We bought our king snake from here a couple years ago and visit the place at least once a month to restock on frozen (and sometimes live) mice for our little guy. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. It is a great place to just go in and have a look around too! They have a lot of cool reptiles to look at. Kid friendly as well. We have also found that their prices on mice are a LOT cheaper than many chain pet stores around the cities.

I purchased my Boa Constrictor, Belle, from TC Reptiles 15 years ago, and I still visit every few months to stock up on frozen rats for her. I buy the Jumbo Rats, which are essentially retired breeders. Hey, a girl’s gotta eat.
It’s as close to a crypto-​zoology destination as one can find in the area. For years, they had a one-​eyed albino python that was at least 10 feet long. Today, I saw two giant tortoises mating (Have you heard the mating call of a tortoise?) and a variety of cockroaches for sale. Who BUYS cockroaches?! They make my skin crawl but I suppose some would say the same thing about my now 9 foot snake. They also had some kind of flying squirrels.
The place is a dumpy and it smells, but I guess atmosphere isn’t what they’re going for. I enjoy looking around at all the creatures-​creepy and fuzzy alike. The prices are fair and I can find most of what I need for my reptile. The staff is pretty well-​informed too. I’d much rather support this place over PETCO/​SMARTS any day.

A few things you should know.
After being at the Ace Hotel in Portland we became obsessed with having our own terrarium in our living room. And when I say we I mean me.
I don’t know a thing about growing anything at all, but I am obsessed.
My obsession took me to the Twin Cities Reptile store. They have it all.
Except a giant round fishbowl with a small hole on the top.
A couple came in asking if they have any frozen mice.
Of course we do, he said!
Don’t go to the zoo, bring your kids here, they have the rare African Spurred Tortoise.
As for a giant fishbowl, try Marshalls or another home store. This is what she told me.