Bottom line: amazing reptile shop that employees enthusiasts Are you looking for a place to buy a reptile? Do you need lots of help and materials? This is literally the place you need to go. My son has been begging us for a snake for years, and as he is pretty young, we didn't want to just dive in with it. He's in sixth grade now, and his little sister's in third grade. We figured they're probably old enough now to be able to take care of a reptile. I had seen this place advertised previously and we happen to be down in Ventura so we went and checked it out. We talked with who I would imagine is the owner, an extremely knowledgeable person who also happens to be friendly and helpful. He gave us what I would call almost too much information as we are brand new two the whole reptile thing, there's so much to learn and there's so much knowledge he wanted to impart on us The kids are interested in a baby snake of some kind, and we were lucky enough that they had a fair amount of young snakes in the shop of all kinds of different exotic varieties. We ended up taking a small python home in our kids are over the moon with it. It's a beautiful creature and they had a lot of of the items that we needed in stock there to be able to set up our terrarium correctly. I would highly recommend the shop, as everybody we spoke to there was very kind, professional, and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back read more

Such a great place! Jose is very knowledgeable and helpful. We have gotten 2 reptiles there and they are both thriving!

We love this place! They're so extremely nice and helpful. Sometimes we go there just to hang out and look at all the cool animals

Awesome store,great service. The workers were very helpful as well as having a large selection of animals to look at!

We just recently came across this little store this past week and we've already been back twice! They have such a wide variety of awesome reptiles that our boys love to check out! The owners are absolutely amazing, knowledgeable and extremely helpful!! We are new to the reptile world, and the owner has given us such great tips to start out with our new baby bearded dragon. He doesn't make you feel rushed or stupid for the amount of questions you ask. His prices ( and quality) are the best in town as well! We will be forever customers here going forward! Thank you again! read more

Staff here is exceptionally nice, helpful and knowledgeable. There is a good, large variety of animals and supplies to choose from... and the shop is kept clean and well organized. This is my favorite shop in Ventura County for reptiles and amphibians! read more

Went in for the first time today. Absolutely had no idea what we were looking for, I just knew we wanted a new friend! Candice spent over an hour with us explaining everything and was so informative and nice! Definitely recommend read more

I was thrilled to see a small business for reptiles in our town. There had been another one years back, but it sadly closed. I have been avoiding chain pet stores since I rescue, and this shop is perfect. We have had many different reptiles over the years. The owner is very knowledgeable and takes great care of all the creatures in the shop. I love the bio-active enclosure set ups he has, and his connections with breeders, good businesses, and expos. Please support small businesses. I only wish this place wasn't so hidden. The only reason I noticed it, after the years it has been opened, is because I happened to be walking up the street after sightseeing. Fyi, anyone (like a reviewer) recommending a Petsmart, which is a known chain store with inhumane mill breeding and husbandry, is a HUGE red flag. Small shops over a chain store for reptiles and other animals any day! Edit: Covet! That was the name of it. We had a friend that worked there. Great place. read more

What a gem we found! I can't believe I didn't know this amazing reptile shop was in town. They have the coolest looking creatures, and wow, the shop owners are SO knowledgeable! And they love sharing that knowledge with you. I asked a million questions to best care for the bearded dragon I got, and not once did the shop owner make me feel silly. If you're getting a reptile, look no further. This is the spot! read more

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5 stars for the beautiful creatures here my only complaint is that i came in and neither worker acknowledged me, nor asked me if i needed any assistance despite being in there for about 20-25 mins. read more

José is absolutely incredible and navigated us first timers with patience and a wealth of knowledge about reptiles. He put us at ease and told us everything we needed to get started from finding the right gecko for us to making sure we had what we needed to take him home. Thanks so much! read more

This place is awesome and Jose , the owner, is so easy going. They have all the things that petco or pet smart would have and more ...including some things for cats and dogs. Awesome reptile and amphibian options, some from out of the U.S. The vibe is awesome. I came to get some info on my ball pythons but also surrender them as I couldn't care for them.. the owner is so knowledgeable and told me what he does with surrendered animals so they have a good live.. Will be bringing my business here from now on. read more

Overpriced, contaminated and sell animals with incorrect specie name. We recommend going to petsmart on Telegraph rd and ask for Erin. read more

Charismatic Creatures - Reptile Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

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My family and I have been shopping here since almost their opening and absolutely love it! We have been helped & guided into owning a variety of different reptiles, and if we ever need help or have something to share, charismatic creatures is there! It's ran by locals who know what they are doing and both of the owners are as sweet as can be! If you have reptiles, you should not be shopping anywhere else other than here! read more

Charismatic Creatures - Panther Chameleon - Reptile Shops Near Me - Ventura, California

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Our family loves this place. I think my kids feed our dragon more so they can go back to this reptile shop to buy more just to look at the reptiles. The owners are nice and really knowledgeable about the creatures and food. I learn something every time I go. The shop is really just to visit and check out all the cool stuff they have. I think it's better than going to the zoo. read more

I'm giving 5-star because I absolutely hate having to write a negative review and what I'm writing is just an honest opinion and does not define the business overall. I came in here the other day and looked around. The tanks look super dirty and look like they do not get cleaned often. The reptiles water looks like it's been there for a really long time. It looks slimy. I don't know if this is normal because I'm not experienced or familiar with reptile enclosures. The point from this review is, if this is a problem for the reptiles, please hire a person specifically for the purpose of cleaning their space. They spend so much time in there and deserve to be comfortable and looked after. Not just displayed for sale. I only saw one person working there which from the other reviews looks like the owner, so I understand why it might be hard to do everything alone. And obviously this business wouldn't exist without the owners love for reptiles. I'm not stating that they're being neglected. I am simply stating exactly what I saw and think. Please do better for the little guys if needed. read more

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. They go out of their way to make sure you have all the knowledge you need for your pet and are happy to answer all your questions no matter how silly you think they are. It's the best pet store in the county read more

This place continues to impress me beyond comprehension -- Customer service is exemplar! Jose's knowledge of ALL his creatures and the time he offers to educate is amazing! The variety and uniqueness of his creatures (spiders, chameleons, frogs, hamsters, salt water fish, birds, etc) is awesome-- I can not recommend enough. read more

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Charismatic Creatures is a must-visit pet store for any herper in the Ventura area. I got my tortiouses and beardies here. If you're not on the hunt to adopt reptiles or amphibians right now, then just drop by to see the animals. I'm a total fan of Charismatic Creatures! read more

This is my favorite place. I honestly can't express enough how cool of a shop this is and to be able to have a store like this in Ventura is amazing. They both run the store so well and have me assured of great pets and food supply! Thank you to the charismatic creature team for being you because without you there wouldn't be a home like this to go to. read more

love this place. GREAT selection of animals and supplies, better than anywhere else in VC. they have great high quality feeders too. the dude working was super nice and really knows his stuff. would totally recommend. will be coming back! :) read more

I first came in to get a new reptile, but now I come here for everything and anything for my gecko or my insects. The owners are friendly, super knowledgeable, and always willing to take on all your questions. I love that they have live feeders of all kinds and anything you need, they can order for you. read more

Amazing addition to the Pierpont neighborhood! The shop has a wide selection of birds, lizards, and other critters--plus all sorts of dog and cat toys, pet food, tanks, and more. We talked to the owner and he's super friendly and will take the time to help you choose exactly what you need. The shop is clearly a labor of love and it shows. You can also buy crickets and stuff to feed your snakes and other slithery friends. Plenty of parking. And when you are done, you can walk down the street and go to the beach or grab something to eat at one of the many restaurants on Seaward. What's not to love? read more

Finally Ventura has a reptile supply store that isn't a chain. They carry almost any feeder you may need. No more paying of overpriced crickets and frozen feeders from the big pet store chains. Very knowledgeable staff and willing to help. Please support local business! read more

This is an awesome place to visit. Me and partner visit this location every week for our pet needs. Staffs awesome and very informative on what works best for our pet. Awesome and unique pets to see around the shop. Kids would love to check this place out. They have cat food, dog food, bird food, reptile food, snake feed, etc. Awesome pets to check out too. Thanks Charismatic Creatures for all your doing. read more

We need more reptile and amphibian shops like this one. It's nice to see the animals kept on clean and enriching cages, clean aisles and shelves and lots of different products. They have a range of pets suitable from beginners to advanced keepers. Friendly and very helpful service too. I just got some frozen feeder mice today, but I'd come back for a pet and other supplies. read more

For once there's a locally owned feeder store, will be coming back for my reptile needs. Loved the stores layout as well.

Great customer service and extremely knoweldgeable staff. Wide slection of pet food, treats and toys as well as birds and reptiles.

Stopped by this store to pick up a little chameleon :) the stay was knowledgeable and I found all the equipment I needed :)

This place is a haven for tarantula keepers. This place has amazing prices and amazing service. Jose is extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Very friendly staff and overall left me in a very happy mood once walking out. I extremely recommend for all reptile and invert keepers. Gotta love these little shinning gems in the hobby. read more

I love the friendly service and they provide everything for are 4 pets including cat food, crickets, mealworms, and rats. It's also really cool to pop in and look at all there is in there. Recommend if your driving by or something read more

This place is outstanding. Owners are passionate about what they do. Prices seem pretty solid,and their selection is pretty broad. Nice that they are always willing to take the time to show my kids around. Lots very cool "check this out" and "you'll want to see this" moments. We always look forward to visiting. read more

So thrilled to have this local shop in Ventura that specializes in reptiles, amphibians and other creatures. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to our next visit. read more