First time customer an being old an not techno sauve navigating the site/checkout didn't pose a problem. Delivered within 28hrs from placing order. All well packaged an very much alive. Order of isopo... See more
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Your first little friend, will not be alone. This shop and staff are amazing. We go back frequently, as we use Petes boarding service. Which if i may say, is also100% .! You will end up with another a... See more
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This is the most amazing reptile shop .I would never go anywhere else, the staff are always so helpful and knowledgeable and so friendly . The animal enclosures are so beautifully displayed and the sh... See more
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It was really nice and the lady on the counter was welcoming I got an orchid mantis but died as a nynth and ill be back maybe just for a look round plus my sisters came along and said it was like a ca... See more
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At Evolution Reptiles, our passionate Reptile Care Specialists can't wait to welcome you! Whether you're looking to buy your first reptile, expand your collection, or simply admire our fascinating creatures, you’ll always be greeted with a warm smile at our Kidlington shop. Why Visit Us? Over 20 Years of Expertise: With decades of experience in working with and breeding reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, you can trust us with all your pet needs. Our extensive knowledge ensures you get the best advice and care for your beloved pets. Specialist Team: Our dedicated team of specialists is not only knowledgeable but also enthusiastic about reptiles. They are always ready to share their love for these amazing creatures with you, providing insights and answering any questions you might have. In-House Breeding: We take pride in breeding many of our animals right in-store, ensuring they receive the best care from day one. This allows us to provide you with healthy and well-cared-for pets that are a joy to bring home. Variety of Species: Discover a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates available in-store, each species more captivating than the last. Whether you’re a seasoned reptile enthusiast or a curious beginner, our diverse selection will surely fascinate you. Comprehensive Services: From boarding to nail clipping, we offer a range of services to keep your pets healthy and happy. Come visit us and experience the Evolution Reptiles difference! We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our passion for reptiles with each and every visitor.
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10 Fairfax Centre, OX5 2PA, Kidlington, United Kingdom
- 01865372200
- info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk
- evolutionreptiles.co.uk
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Excellent service and fast delivery …
Excellent service and fast delivery good prices for the product and postage. Will definitely use them again
31 July 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Thanks so much for your lovely review! We're really pleased to hear that everything arrived quickly and at a fair price — we work hard to make sure our customers (and their scaly companions!) get the very best.
Looking forward to helping you again soon, whether online or in-store.
Were accommodating of delivery needs…
Were accommodating of delivery needs and were happy to replace a shapement.
2 July 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We’re so pleased we could help with your delivery needs and get that replacement sorted quickly — it’s really important to us that every customer feels properly looked after.
If there’s anything you need in future, just give us a shout. We’re always happy to help!
Crickets order
The shipment was extremely fast, crickets in perfect size, however I'd say that I expected more of them to be alive upon delivery, quite many were dead (I understand that obviously some will die during transport, but it was a bit excessive). Anyway, I would order again from this company.
1 July 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Hi Olga,
Thank you so much for your feedback—we’re really pleased to hear that the crickets arrived quickly and were a good size for your needs. We're sorry to hear that a number didn’t survive the journey, though—we completely understand how disappointing that must be.
If you're able to send a photo of the crickets to us at info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk, we’d be happy to look into it and make things right.
Thanks again for your support—we really appreciate you shopping with us and hope to serve you again soon!
Warm regards,
The Evolution Reptiles Team
fantastic customer service
Only part of my order was sent to me. I emailed requesting an update. Pete contacted me back really quickly, was very polite and got the rest of my order to me the next day.
30 June 2025
One of the boxes was crushed and the…
One of the boxes was crushed and the bugs I ordered had escaped plus didn’t put in a plant I ordered. Currently trying to sort this out with them
Edit: this has all been sorted perfectly, highly recommend
30 June 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Hi JD,
Thanks for your feedback, and we're really sorry to hear your order didn’t arrive as expected. As you know, we've already arranged for a replacement set of bugs and an alternative plant to be sent out to you, and we hope this will resolve things quickly.
We always aim to pack everything carefully, but if something goes wrong, we’ll do our best to put it right. Thanks for your patience while we sorted this out!
Beautiful healthy plants!
Was really impressed with how beautiful and healthy the plants were and how they were packaged. They look amazing in my bioactive mantis enclosure!
5 June 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Hi Rae, Thank you so much for the lovely review. I'm pleased to hear the plants made it in great condition. We hope your mantis loves them!
I was not notified that my order had…
I was not notified that my order had been delivered so the mice defrosted at my front door 👍 any other sight I’ve ordered FROZEN MICE from they always notify me once delivered as it’s a frozen delivery and cannot be left for to long
8 June 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Dear Lewis,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We truly appreciate all feedback from our customers, as it helps us continue to improve our service.
We understand your concerns regarding the delivery timing. Your order was placed at 11:46pm on Thursday evening, and as noted in the product description for frozen items, orders placed after 12pm on Thursday are processed and dispatched on Monday for delivery on Tuesday. Additionally, this service requires that someone be available to receive the order upon delivery.
For your reference, you can find the full details of our delivery terms and conditions here: https://www.evolutionreptiles.co.uk/food/frozen-reptile-food/plt-frozen-mice-medium-19g-pack-of-10/
We are sorry to hear that this experience did not meet your expectations, and we genuinely appreciate your feedback. We hope this clarification is helpful and that we can serve you better in the future. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
The Evolution Team
Easy to communicate with
Easy to communicate with, care taken with the packing of the stick insects, which are next day in perfect condition. Would certainly purchase from this company again.
28 May 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great experience with us and that your stick insects arrived safe and sound. We always take great care in packing to ensure our animals arrive in perfect condition. We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future!
Very helpful.
27 May 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you found our service helpful. Providing the best care and support for our customers is our top priority, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again very soon!
Animal encounter
very informative and interesting, my daughter loved getting to hold the animals and learn more about them and even though we were late they made sure we still saw everything.
25 May 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Hi Lisa, thank you so much for the lovely review and we are very glad to hear your daughter had a lovely experience. Hopefully we'll have some more meet and greets in the future we'd love to see you both there again.
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that your daughter enjoyed learning about the animals and getting to hold them—experiences like these are what make it all worthwhile! We always do our best to ensure every visitor has a great time, even if plans change. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Excellent service
The whole team were amazing especially Taylor, so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Customer service excellent
16 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with our team, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Taylor. Providing friendly, knowledgeable service is what we strive for, so it’s fantastic to know we made a positive impact. We really appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back very soon!
Grate shop poor staff
The shop was really nice and the selection of animals was great, unfortunatly what let it down was the bloke with pink hair who served us, we are very experianced keepers with many years experiance, provided all details of the set up for the animal we were purchasing and then accused of lying and that the animal could not be sold to us, we had to get a friend to go to our home an hour and a half away to take a pic to show, I asked for a copy of their terms and conditions that could not be provided, very disappointing hope improvement can be made
14 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Hi, Sorry to hear that you feel you have had a poor experience. It is store policy to ask for details of the set up the animals are going in to. As you know, if we were to put a gecko in an environment with incorrect temperatures this could be fatal for the gecko. To avoid this we just ask for details. The lady (Taylor) who served you was following our store policy and what is required for our 5 Star pet shop license. If you would like to discuss this further please email me (Pete) at info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk
Always happy to shop at a trusted…
Always happy to shop at a trusted trader for all my reptiles needs oh and the spiders too thank you.
6 May 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Hi Steven, thank you for the lovely review. We look forward to helping your reptiles and spiders in the future :)
Thank you for your quick sorry very…
Thank you for your quick sorry very quick delivery of my order. Wonderful service
29 April 2025
Taylor Helped
Taylor has helped with our purchases.
Also helped me rehouse my Tarantula without a hassle!
Would recommend this store 100%
30 April 2025
Unprompted review
Great selection for uromastyx
Great selection for uromastyx which is very rare to find!
Fresh healthy nutritional veggies , well packaged and speedily delievered.
Will most definentaly use again
24 April 2025
Reply from Evolution Reptiles
Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for the lovely review we're glad to hear you were impressed by the greens we try our best to grow a good variety for all herbivorous reptiles to enjoy. We look forward to your next order :)
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