New Reptile Shop in Berkshire

[GAJ]

Hi, Just to let you know that Spire Ridge at Midgham, near Newbury, Berkshire has now started selling reptiles and equipment etc, they are located just off the Bath Road at Midgham, the chas name there is Phil Hamilton - I have been in there a couple of times and he seems a very knowlegable chap and the prices seem very good, he has a very good selection of snakes, spiders, lizards etc

Nice to see a good shop near the Newbury area

[Jim2109]

how big is it, and how much stock do they hold? im in the middle of 3 or 4 decent reptile shops, all of which are 30 mins+ drive away. unfortunately the only ones in the Basingstoke area are aquatic shops that sell a few reptiles, none of them are dedicated reptile shops.

if this one is any good then it gives another option within a reasonable driving distance.

[GAJ]

He must have about 20 vivs of various sizes there, he carries the normal viv equipment - heatmats, lighting, controllers etc, but he can order in any items that you may need - the phone number is 0118 971 2936 - give him a call

[beans333]

Hey, Phil is my local reptile shop and i use him for most of my reptiles needs and care. His reptile side of the shop is really taking off and he has a really good selection. He has good selection of vivs including tortoise tables, aboreal vivs and normal vivs varying in sizes. He is now doing full sets up deals for individual reptiles eg. beardie set ups, king snake set ups etc. His reptilesa are well cared for and he is knowlegable about them. He sells all sorts of lizards, frogs, salamanders, scorpions, snakes and spiders. He even has a rattle snake for people to look at. It is really worth going down there to take a look.
Whilst we are talking about different reptile stores i would strongley advise avoiding World of water at Shinfield. I dont know how any of u have found them but i found them to be keeping their reptiles and fish in poor condition, they no nothing and they are rude! Quiet happy to just make a quick sell despite the conditions of their poor animals. thanks xxx

[angels1531]

I will deffo pop in and give them a try then... I have heard about them already through the guy at the petshop in Tadley.

[beans333]

Yeh thats how i heard of them, their the same company.

[Wobbit]

i can vouch for this shop. phil really knows his stuff.

he used to run the reptile section at shirly aquatics in oxford.

[xvickyx]

Cool, we are going to visit here on Saturday

[dan.hobley]

been here twice now and both times, the blokey in there seems pretty knowledgable and willing to help/answer questions. keeps a small variety of reptiles. nice place. needs to be bigger id say he does aquatics aswell btw

[xvickyx]

Well went there today, and it is small, but perfectly formed, all animals well looked after and healthy, have a lovely kingsnake at the moment, and also the cutest baby corns *drools* I think I even won the BF over, as he seemed really interested in the snakes! They were cute though! Now looking into a corn set up LOL.....