Hewitt Reptile Emporium

The engine firewall & surrounding wires of my Mazda 3 were recently chewed up by rats who not only made a huge mess but also had babies under the hood while I was away on holiday.
After getting the car fixed (which was not cheap), I read up on ways to keep the rodents out. Someone on a forum mentioned snake poop being a deterrent, it being the poop of a natural predator & all.
So, I called Hewitt Reptile Emporium & was answered by a lady who was very helpful & even offered to bring me the poop of her personal pet boa.
When I did go there I was met by a man who seemed just as helpful & kind.
I now have a small bag of flamin snake sh*t to call my own & plan to put it in a perforated plastic box & leave in under the front of my car so every passing critter can get a good whiff.
The emporium had some very pretty snakes & turtles. They even had a week-​wise labelled system of boxes full of chirping crickets (larvae to adults) to feed the reptiles.
TIP: when you are away on holiday, park your car in a garage, if you can. Also, if you’ve come back from driving late at night, leave your car’s hood open for a few minutes so that it can cool down faster (even more important on cooler nights). It is the warm engine that attracts rodents, who just want to snuggle up next to it. And then eat it for lunch.

This place is the best! All the reptiles are truly cared for and loved by everyone who works there. They have a great selection of supplies, frozen and live feeders, and reptiles/​amphibians/​arachnids/​insects. But what really gets my attention is just how well taken care of the animals are. The staff is also super friendly and knowledgable. I would visit here every day if I could!

Purchased my chameleon and was given exceptional customer service. I also received advice on chameleon care, and wax worms for the road. My chameleon is now thriving and content in his new home!

I have been going to this reptile store for years now, and ever since the new owner has taken over, the place gets better and better. The owner and her staff are incredibly knowledgeable and care a great deal about their animals and ensuring that the people who purchase them are educated and have all the info they need.
They offer a wide range of beautiful reptiles, snakes and even some 8-​legged kitties (spiders). Their prices for both animals and sundry supplies are fantastic.
I am so happy that such a great place exists in my community, and I will certainly be a customer for life. :)

Thank you for the c.c. tarantula. The service I recieved was great. It’s nice to see someone love what they do!
Keep it up!

Stopped in for some food for my chameleon (Pascal) and the owner was incredibly helpful! She really took the time to explain to us the ins and outs on all the products. I have owned my chameleon for 3 years and in just 10 minutes in the store I learned more than about the right nutrition for Pascal than I have in all 3 years combined doing my own research and asking around at other reptile specialty stores. The crickets/​worms were quality and way more affordable than elsewhere. Between the service, food prices, and getting to support a local business I am never going anywhere else!