The Reptile Residence

18/09/2025

We had the pleasure of a surprise visit from our absolute heroes over at Rainforest-Exotics yesterday!

If you like what we do, you’ll LOVE them 😍 Their shop is the one we aspire to one day be as good as. With an incredibly impressive stock list and a number of fantastic breeding programmes behind them, you’ll never be disappointed with what you find there.

Head on over to their page, and give them a like and a follow 👀

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RB

We ventured into Wales yesterday and popped in to see how the guys at thereptileresidence were getting on.

If you’ve not popped in or given them a follow, be sure to.

18/09/2025

Live food is in and due to a minor whoopsie on my part, we have a few extra sacks of 100 dubia roaches available this week 🙈

Medium, large, and adult sacks available! If you use dubia for feeders, why not grab a sack and save some pennies 👀

We also have the usual:

🦗 Black crickets ✨£1.99✨
🦗 Brown crickets ✨£1.99✨
🦗 Hoppers / locusts ✨£1.99✨
🪳 Dubia roaches
🪰 Fruit flies (large & small)
🪰 Blue / green bottle casters
🪱 Waxworms
🪱 Calci worms / black soldier flies
🪱 Mealworms
🪱 Mini mealworms
🪱 Giant mealworms
🪱 Morioworms
🪱 Earthworms
🐛 Pachnoda grubs
🔥 Firebrats

Clean up crew also available:

🦘Springtails
🛡️ Greek shield isopods
🧪 Magic potion isopods
🐼 Panda king isopods
🥛Milk back isopods
🫘 Dwarf lentil isopods
🍊Giant orange isopods
🌴 Tropical grey isopods
🐮 Dairy cow isopods
🐞 Mini speckled isopods
🤍 T-Albino Isopods

Customer pre-orders are ready to collect 🛍️

If you'd like to pre-order your live food, just pop in and let us know what you need, and we can add you to our list for weekly / fortnightly collection.

Open today until 6:30pm 🐢

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31

17/09/2025

🕷️ Meet the Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula (Grammostola rosea)🕷️

One of the most popular beginner tarantulas, the Chilean rose hair is known for its calm nature, hardy care requirements, and stunning rose-gold sheen across its carapace 🌹✨

✅ Easy to care for – they thrive on a simple setup with dry substrate, a hide, and a shallow water dish.
✅ Docile & slow-moving - making them less intimidating for new keepers.
✅ Long-lived – females can live over 15 years in captivity

Although they look fierce, these tarantulas are far more likely to sit still or gently retreat than show aggression 😌

Open today until 6:30pm

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RB

13/09/2025

Horned Frogs or PacMan Frogs (Ceratophrys cranwelli) are one of the most popular amphibians for beginners 🐸

🏡 They thrive in a compact, secure enclosure
🌍 They like to burrow, so a deep substrate is essential to help them stay comfortable
💧 A shallow water dish is important so they can soak
🍴 They are ambush predators with a strong appetite, eating insects (and anything else that crosses their path!)
🌙 Behaviour: Most of the time they’ll sit half-buried, waiting for food to pass by

Their hardiness, modest space requirements, and fascinating feeding style make Horned Frogs an excellent choice for keepers of all experience levels.

Full setups available. If not purchasing from us, proof of a suitable setup must be seen before an animal can be purchased 🏡

Open today until 5pm

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RB

12/09/2025

🔥 Brand new – red rock bowls! 🔥

These bowls are specially designed with bearded dragons in mind 🤩

Not only are they practical for feeding and hydration, but they’re also styled to look just like the iconic red rock landscapes of Australia – the natural homeland of beardies! 🇦🇺🌄

Sturdy, easy to clean, and naturalistic in design, they’ll blend perfectly into your setup while giving your dragon a taste of home.

Available now – upgrade your enclosure with a touch of the outback! 🌿

*Sharpie for scale, not included.

Open today until 6:30pm

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RB

11/09/2025

Live food is in! We have:

🦗 Black crickets ✨£1.99✨
🦗 Brown crickets ✨£1.99✨
🦗 Hoppers / locusts ✨£1.99✨
🪳 Dubia roaches
🪰 Fruit flies (large & small)
🪱 Waxworms
🪱 Calci worms / black soldier flies
🪱 Mealworms
🪱 Mini mealworms
🪱 Giant mealworms
🪱 Morioworms
🪱 Earthworms
🐛 Pachnoda grubs

Clean up crew also available:

🦘Springtails
🛡️ Greek shield isopods
🧪 Magic potion isopods
🐼 Panda king isopods
🥛 Milk back isopods
🫘 Dwarf lentil isopods
🏝️ Tropical dwarf isopods
🍊 Giant orange isopods
🌴 Tropical grey isopods
🐮 Dairy cow isopods
🐞 Mini speckled isopods
🤍 T-Albino Isopods

Customer pre-orders are ready to collect 🛍️

If you'd like to pre-order your live food, just pop in and let us know what you need, and we can add you to our list for weekly / fortnightly collection.

Open today until 6:30pm 🐢

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31

11/09/2025

Spot the Gargoyle gecko 🔍 👀

Gargoyle geckos (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) are masters of blending in with their surroundings, with their fantastic natural camouflage making them look almost invisible against bark and branches. This incredible ability to disguise themselves is what keeps them safe from predators in the wild 🌳

This little one is available now - a perfect opportunity to add a unique and hardy gecko to your collection 🦎

Full setups available. If not purchasing from us, proof of a suitable setup must be seen before an animal can be purchased 🏡

Open today until 6:30pm

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RB

10/09/2025

Leopard geckos are in stock! 🐆 🦎 (Eublepharis macularius)

These little charmers are one of the most popular starter reptiles, and it’s easy to see why. They’re hardy, easy to care for, and full of personality. Perfect for first-time keepers or experienced reptile lovers alike.

Unlike many other lizards, leopard geckos are nocturnal, so you’ll usually see them most active in the evening and at night 🌙

Adults usually reach around 8–10 inches, so can be comfortably housed in a more compact enclosure than other starter reptiles, such as Bearded Dragons.

Full setups available. If not purchasing from us, proof of a suitable setup must be seen before an animal can be purchased.

Open today until 6:30pm 🐢

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RB

07/09/2025

🌿Our live plant restock is here! 🌿

We’ve just restocked with a fantastic variety of live plants, perfect for creating vibrant, naturalistic enclosures for your reptiles🦎

Live plants don’t just look great – they play an important role in your setup:

🌿 Enrichment – create natural hiding spots and climbing areas, reducing stress for your reptiles and amphibians.
🌿 Bioactivity – support clean-up crews like springtails and isopods, helping create a mostly self-sustaining environment.
🌿 Humidity control – help maintain stable humidity levels.
🌿 Air quality – naturally filter and improve the air inside your vivarium.

From hardy starter plants to lush statement greenery, there’s something for every setup. They won’t be here for long, so pop in and grab yours while they last!

🌿🐸🌱🦎🪴🐍🌿🐸🌱🦎🪴🐍🌿🐸🌱🦎🪴

Open today until 4pm

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RB

06/09/2025

Our invert cupboard is packed to the rafters at the moment!

We’ve got a huge range available including many species of:

🕷️ Tarantulas
🕷️ Jumping spiders
🕷️ Mantis
🕷️ Cockroaches
🕷️ Millipedes
🕷️ Scorpions
🕷️ Vinegaroons
🕷️ Stick insects

Enclosures, substrates, decor etc also available.

Open today until 5pm

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RB

05/09/2025

The rest of the live food has landed!

We’re now fully stocked again with all of the delicious bug sizes and types your scaly friends are accustomed to 🐍 🦎 🐢

Open today until 6:30pm

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RB

04/09/2025

Live food is in!

Almost everything has arrived, but there’s a few sizes due to arrive tomorrow still. We have:

🦗 Black crickets ✨£1.99✨
🦗 Brown crickets ✨£1.99✨ (larger sizes)
🦗 Hoppers / locusts ✨£1.99✨
🪳 Dubia roaches (medium & adult)
🪰 Fruit flies (large & small)
🪱 Waxworms
🪱 Calci worms / black soldier flies
🪱 Mealworms
🪱 Mini mealworms
🪱 Giant mealworms
🪱 Morioworms
🪱 Earthworms
🐛 Pachnoda grubs

Clean up crew also available:

🦘Springtails
🛡️ Greek shield isopods
🧪 Magic potion isopods
🐼 Panda king isopods
🥛Milk back isopods
🫘 Dwarf lentil isopods
🍊Giant orange isopods
🌴 Tropical grey isopods
🐮 Dairy cow isopods
🐞 Mini speckled isopods
🤍 T-Albino Isopods

Customer pre-orders are ready to collect 🛍️

If you'd like to pre-order your live food, just pop in and let us know what you need, and we can add you to our list for weekly / fortnightly collection.

Open today until 6:30pm 🐢

LAIA Licence No. LAL007
Unit 13 Anthony Way, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31