Reptile Garden

Reptile Garden A fun and interactive reptile display park where people can learn about reptiles.
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We also have a reptile specialist shop where you can get everything you need to care for your herps properly. Reptile Garden is a display park where we have more than 50 species of reptile on display from Mambas, King Cobra to large pythons, geckos, Monitor Lizards and much more. Our main aim to to create interest in reptiles and educate the youth about these amazing creatures. We also have a reptile specialist shop attached where you can get products to care for your critters.

13/08/2026

Hannibal and Hannah the Malaysian King Cobras (Ophiophagus bungarus) have moved in and already had a meal. They are absolutely loving the new space.

It is so rewarding when you do a revamp or new cages build and I have a lot more I want to get too. There are still things I am looking to do with these enclosures but for now they will do. It is also enrichment then adding new additions like plants and other decor as they will investigated it for sure. Plus they won't totally wreck plants once settled.

05/08/2026

FINALLY! This took me way too long to complete. My largest cage build thus far besides walk in room type enclosures. This cage is 3,6m x 0,9m x 1200m high PVC foam board construction. I had a few set backs like graphics and application aswell as a few other materials to finalize this build. Thanks to all my friends that helped this project materialize.

I am stoked with the finished project but I can still make some finer detail changes as time goes on. More bamboo plants and color blending but for now I am just happy to get my babies into their new home. Video to follow!

This unit is not on display at my reptile park unfortunately. This is in my house for my self to enjoy and give my animals as much as I can. If I had the space these animals would be at the park but we are fully loaded there. One day we will open another park as we have so much more to offer for public viewing and education. Reptile Garden 2.0 will have various other species so both facilities can be enjoyed.

After closing down one park I have had to make space work but all animals are happy and healthy. My house is just full of snakes now. LOL. Love my scaley babies so happy I can give them these upgrades. Next will be walk in rooms.

28/07/2026

Huge thanks to Phoenix Digital Print Concepts for the wrap of my new mobile office. Amazing service and top quality workmanship.

Going for a new look with the Venom Gear logo, I think it came out amazing! New venture with yet another vehicle on the roads able to do more educational shows.

15/07/2026

Offered Goliath our Giant Plated Lizard (Matobosaurus validus) some Lobster roaches dusted with Gargeer Fruit Blend Calcium with D3.

This calcium is flavored and nutritious with safe levels of D3 vitamins. Only the finest grade calcium, organic freeze dried fruits and Vitamin d3 are used.


08/07/2026

I must stop looking at what is available on WhatsApp groups. LOL here is the latest addition to the family.

This is a Mangrove Snake found throughout most parts of South East Asia. It is a fear fang mildly venomous snake with no know fatalities. Bite can case pain, swelling, discomfort and skin discoloration.

This guy reminds me of when I had Radiated Ratsnake, very much same posturing and insane reach with strikes. Thankfully not highly venomous as then it wouldn't be so nice to handle.

Now to give him a cool name 🤔. I am open to ideas.

*Correction this is Boiga melanota not dendrophila. *

06/07/2026

Our Armadillo Girdled Lizards (Ouroborus cataphractus) getting jiggy. The male is trying to restrain the female to get her to be more receptive. We can only hope all goes well again. Our last baby is thriving.

These lizards have only one very rarely 2 two babies a season. They are communal Lizards living in family groups. Dad will kick out his boys once they nearing sexual maturity.

These lizards are being heavily poached for the illegal pet trade which is sad. With them being such slow breeders it is not something that can be solved with captive breeding projects. Especially seeming very few people have legal captive bred animals.

There has been a few big busts on illegal traders and they are being punished to the full extent of the law. If you come to South africa To poach these animals and your caught you will reserve your sentence in our most harsh prisons. No more extradition.

23/06/2026

Feel like I am neglecting my social media lately. Sorry guys but social media doesn't pay the bills for everyone.

This is Jigsaw the Albino Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) and she is a little shy at times. She rattles her tail yet she can't hear a noise what a considerate animal. Humans can't even indicate intension or worse hide it.

The noise is like universal language in the animal kingdom but many humans dont know how to take it. They are saying don't step on me or dont eat me, just back off. It's not being aggressive it is defensive. Why would it warn you if it could just silently bite. They just saying let's part ways with no issues to either party.

She still has her button! The tip of the tail is her first little tail tip scale. She sounded like a bee after her first shed where she finally got another segment. Was too cute. Yes cute.

The hollow keratin scales knock into one another therefore producing a noise. Ever shed adds an additional interlocking segment.

27/05/2026

Not exactly what I envisioned but it looks much better.

Revamping Twiggy our vine snakes display enclosure. Known as Vine/Twig/Bird snake, they have a few common names, Latin name (Thelotornis capensis).

This was a little bit overdue. I really enjoy doing these types of projects. I have bigger and better things envisioned all in good time.

There's no antivenom made as bites are rare with this species and our polyvalent, monovalent antivenom won't work.

Their warning is to inflate the neck like a Boomslang and they can lash out to intimidate a threat. Venoms primary function is to secure prey. If this snake was grabbed or messed with then it will feel provoked and respond with a bite.

20/05/2026

We have finally added an albino Gaboon Viper (Bitis rhinoceros) to our display of over 60 species of reptiles here at Reptile Garden.

Citron is an albino male and Velvet is our normal female. We are looking to add new blood to the albino project so hopefully these two get it right.

Come and see were it all started in this very enclosure the world's first albinos were produced.

We are based inside Stodels Nursery Eversdal Rd Bellville Cape Town South Africa.

19/05/2026

Our latest display is now on for public viewing as our Emerald Tree Skinks have completed their quarantine period. Come and check them out aswell as over 60 other species of reptiles.

Address

Stodels Nursery 0A Eversdal Road Bellville
Cape Town
7550

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27847763537

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