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Best Pet Shops For Reptile Owners In Baltimore

So you are not into cats and dogs? Do you have an eclectic penchant for the exotic including snakes, dragons, iguanas, amphibians and the like? These pet shops in Baltimore may be the very thing you need to satisfy your taste and knowledge for the reptilian variety of pets.
Wet Pet And Reptile Center
429 Eastern Blvd.
Essex, MD 21221
(410) 391-9494
essexwetpetstore.com

For reptile lovers, this is a great place to fill all of your pet needs. Whether it is an exotic pet, live food or other products, Wet Pet and Reptile Center is sure to have what you are looking for. The website touts "you will find, and are able to purchase a variety of reptiles, freshwater fish and birds. We teach you how to take care of each species with the most knowledgeable staff in the area on what they need to stay healthy and thrive. Live food, nutritional and health products can be purchased, along with accessories to keep your pet happy." The store is located in the Dundalk area of Baltimore County. Store hours are Mondays - Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays - Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Rick's Fish And Pet Supply
1003 W Patrick St., Suite J
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 694-9664
www.ricksfishandpet.com/

About an hour's drive west of Baltimore City is Rick's Fish and Pet Supply, located in Frederick. The store has been in business since 1979 and offers services and merchandise for the reptile lovers. Rick's offers bearded dragons, turtles, snakes and other reptilian animals for sale. The store carries pet supplies as well. Store hours are: Sundays from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

House Of Tropicals, Inc.
7389-F Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 761-1113
www.houseoftropicals.net

According to its website, "At House of Tropicals, we don't just do fish. We are home to Maryland's finest reptile room, with everything you need to raise snakes, reptiles and amphibians. We also carry small mammals and rodents, like hamsters, guinea pigs, rats and mice (including feeders for the reptiles)." The business, located near Baltimore, is a family-owned and operated business and will meet all of your reptilian needs.

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Tom's Tropicals

9020 Belair Road
Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 256-0330
www.tomstropicals.com

Tom's Tropicals has the exotic pet you may be searching for. Their merchandise includes iguanas, frogs, snakes, and more. They also have live food to satisfy the needs of your new pet. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about the products they carry. Store hours are Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Petco
7615 Harford Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 444-4345
www.petco.com

For reptiles, amphibians and fish, this is the store for you. Petco features a wide variety and you can also find the supplies you need to house your new pet. In addition, they sell treats, toys, live crickets, worms and flies to satisfy your pet's appetite. Store hours are Mondays - Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Related: Best Fish And Aquarium Supply Stores In Baltimore

Vickie Lawson is a freelance writer whose work can be found on Examiner.com.
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