These are the most healthiest fish in Bakersfield! They have such a huge variety. They also have…read morereally good options for aquarium plants! I've gotten 7 plants and 13 fish from here and all of them are thriving. The staff is also super chill (including their little greeter). I always feel so welcomed when I walk in :) highly recommend this place

Great fish store that takes excellent care of all of the aquatic life. I was especially impressed…read morewith the betta fish care. Fish tank supplies such as driftwood, river rocks, spiderwood, etc are sold at an affordable price and there are even some things available for discount. Duckweed is given for free and a 10% discount is offered for your second purchase at the store. Friendly staff, plus there was a cute kitty there.

One stop shop for all your reptile needs. The staff is very knowledgeable on what you may be…read morelooking for or if your pets need. I go here for the dogs food lowest value for the highest protein value! My dogs cannot eat it fast enough. (That and the fresh cooked shredded chicken). My 14 year old dog loves this food and he's the biggest most pickiest eater. I have 3 lizards and each one just as sassy and bad at what they each like. I've learned a lot from just trying new things. Great selection of products and animals in store. I even get my feeders here for all my lizards. From live feeding to dry feeding they sure have everything. And if you're not sure what to get just ask. The manager is truly very open to helping you find what's best and works for you. We only go here for our pet needs. Not to mention on occasion you get to see the pups and they greet you with a smile:) Will update with pictures next shopping spree and will post the products I bought today in a bit.

Went to check this place out for the first time and left disappointed. I had a question and…read moreapproached a young staff member for help. He acted like I was a huge inconvenience. Instead of greeting me or even saying how can I help , he just looked at me and then turned around. It made me feel unwelcome. Good customer service goes a long way, and unfortunately, this experience didn't leave a good first impression

They are very knowledgeable and carry a vast supply of items. Today I got 2 baby tarantulas, but I…read morewill be back for more for sure!

Went here on Friday to buy a bearded dragon. Owner was very kind and let us handle the dragons…read morebefore choosing one. Went again to get Dubia Roaches for the little guy and once again the owners were very kind! They have definitely got a loyal customer here

Bottom line: amazing reptile shop that employees enthusiasts…read more 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

Today is a Saturday at 350pm and the store is closed. I drove from far away. According to google,…read morethey should be opened till 7pm. And to top it off, they are closed for the next 2 days. Also, I have been calling them for the last few days to see if they have what I need and they NEVER answer the phone. Very frustrating and inconvenient.

Went to this place to find some food for my scale babies and found this pretty cool reptiles store!…read moreI've always been fascinated by monitors and they have some pretty unique species here. Highly recommend checking the Basking Spot out. Amazing collection!

PRO-TIP: Slight discount if you pay with cash!…read more A MUST for any reptile or exotics keeper in the area, especially if you own lizards! I visited here before, years ago, but this was before I kept lizards myself, and now coming back, I was delightfully surprised to see that they have upgraded immensely and modernized. Everything is super clean and sleek looking! Honestly very refreshing since, no offense, many other reptile stores are a bit more aged and cluttered. The set up of the enclosures are a delight to look at! Alright, I don't want to be a hater to the other reptile shops, but AT MOST, the fanciest thing you're going to see is MAYBE a uromastyx, but I was SO EXCITED to see the reptiles that they had here. Like, yes they have bearded dragons and geckos too, but it's not PILES of them and they have much fancier morphs. That black red monster beardie that they have is gorgeous. However, I got to see full grown, inquisitive ackie monitors, an Asian water monitor, Leachies that aren't over $1k, various tree monitors, a Baron's Racer, lovely fire skinks, Kimberly rock monitors, a Gidgee skink (NFS), etc. I have seen some of these ONLY at zoos, reptile shows, or the East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley (the oldest reptile store in the nation). So for the Basking Spot to have these species is a huge testament to the shop's dedication to the craft and hobby. I got my questions answered and I can see that the community loves shopping here. Proper husbandry and breeding practices (as you can see from the fire skinks they have, not the easiest to breed) and responsible ownership, we love to see it! ALSO, it is almost impossible for me to find wax worms, let alone silk worms in person as feeders for my lizards. Sometimes my local pet store has the wax worms and it's a hit and miss if I go to IE and can find silk worms. I GOT BOTH HERE! And the worker was nice enough to carefully pick them out so they weren't pupated yet, thank you! The shop is a bit farther for me, but I will come back 100%!!

Mike and Ethan has definitely made me fall in love with reef aquariums all over again. Their…read moreselection is full of healthy specimens and corals. The quality of their seahorses sets the bar when it comes to health and color. Their corals will increase the value of your tanks for years to come. As soon as you walk in, you're always greeted with a warm welcome. Thanks boys! I will always be a loyal customer!

Make sure you check your receipt. The lady likes to charge you three times for tax. My fish was $24…read moreand she charged me three times Taxes I paid over $30. Makes no sense. Make sure you check your receipt. She will text you three times overcharge.

I'm not even exaggerating when I say this is hands down the most caring, compassionate couple in…read morethe game. You can feel how much they love what they do the second you walk in. If you want to see animals that are actually thriving and happy (not just "on display"), this is the spot. Seriously--skip the big box stores and support this absolute local gem. They've got everything: stunning aquariums, reptiles, full aquatic setups, accessories, food--from fish flakes to live mice and rats--and a wild variety of animals like exotic snakes, spiders, geckos, iguanas... the list goes on. But the best part? The owner. This guy will talk your ear off (in the best way) because he genuinely cares. Ask questions--I dare you. You'll walk out knowing way more than you expected. And don't think you can just impulse-buy something either... he won't sell to you unless he knows you're serious and ready to properly care for the animal. Honestly, respect. And their new location? Huge upgrade. Super spacious, super clean--and somehow... zero fish smell. Like HOW?! 10/10, could hang out here for fun.

Absolute best place to get reptiles and all of their needs. Super helpful knowledgeable staff and I…read morenever feel like they're upselling me. They're a little bit more expensive than just purchasing things online from random websites but at least you get the advice that is so vital that you cannot get online. So it's completely worth it.

My girlfriend loves your fish Wide variety of aquarium…read moreplants and rocks to choose from , as well as other high quality filters and accessories for fish tanks . I spend too much time here ...

Pet House is a great place to get frozen raw dog food…read more I went to another pet store in SB several days ago, but the prices on their raw dog food were too high. Pet House has great prices on frozen dog food and they carry 2 excellent brands - SmallBatch and Tuckers. This time, I picked up SmallBatch Beef dog food (18 lbs). I have a large dog so the 18 pound box is perfect for us. And the ingredients in SmallBatch are so healthy. Plus, it's so convenient to go to Pet House and Trader Joe's since they are almost next door to each other. Thank you Pet House!

Love it and would recommend to come here again…read more The people know what they are doing and talking about I might work there someday also a guy named Mike who works there is awesome

I work for a client who's very anxious and he wanted a bearded dragon so we took him here and for a…read moreweek before we were able to get it since we were setting up the tank and everything needed I took my client over every day to see the bearded dragon and the staff was sooooo friendly and helpful answered all our questions and assured him they wouldn't sell the one he picked out for a week, all in all very very nice people would recommend

Very nice staff the building a lot smaller then i anticipated but i love getting my dubia roaches…read morefrom here. good size quality and they last a while. usually petsmart roaches die the next day so its a plus. Decent price on stuff

I had no idea what to expect when I came here. I had been to a 'Reptile Farm' before, decades ago…read morein Texas, which was pretty much like the reptile house in a zoo only much smaller and dirtier. But as "Everything is Bigger in Texas", of course the Texas farm had a big muddy Alligator pit. So who knew what the "Reptile Factory - High Desert" would offer up. And from the look of the outside, which was small and tucked away in a Mojave Desert strip mall, it didn't look like much. But I was SO WRONG. - 'Reptile Factory - High Desert', goes deep, and it's not a zoo or a reptile farm, it is a Specialty Pet Store. And the more looked around and spoke with the staff, the better this place became. OTHER REPTILE FACTORY LOCATIONS: Reptile Factory Garden Grove, Reptile Factory Downey, Reptile Factory Riverside, Reptile Factory High Desert WHAT THEY SELL OTHER THAN REPTILES: Feeder Menu - Pre- Order Feeders for Local In Store Pick Up! Plus 'Live Crickets - Live Hornworms - Live Mealworms - Live Dubia Roaches - Live Silkworms - Live Mice - Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae - Live Rat' - epti-Zoo. Digital Timing Humidifier - High Pressure Adjustable Rainfall System. Reptile factory is a proud supporter of "USARK", The United States Association of Reptile Keepers - the only group advocating and fighting for the rights of reptile keepers across the country. For more information on legislation they are currently fighting and to become a member please visit their website! www.usark.org THEIR ANIMALS: All animals are guaranteed to be healthy, mite-free, disease free, and feeding properly at the time of purchase. They claim to strive to provide top quality animals to our customers and would never sell an animal that does not meet their standards. Once the animal is out of their care, they cannot take responsibility for any issues arising from improper husbandry or fatalities/injuries for exposure to extreme temperatures. If an animal is purchased without a full setup provided by Reptile Factory they cannot guarantee the survival of the animal. No guarantee for arachnids, invertebrates, or amphibians. For any first time keepers when purchasing a new species, Reptile Factory always recommends a full set up at the time of purchase. A "full set up" refers to an appropriate enclosure and the following items: an enclosure, bedding, heating or lighting, food, decor, and any other products necessary. The purchase of a full set up from Reptile Factory guarantees the animal for (7) days. For any refund or animal exchange, the animal must be returned and proof of proper husbandry must be provided. Any internal issues on imported animals are not included under any of their guarantees. They provide an outward health guarantee only on all imported animals. Please be aware of what you are purchasing and do the proper research. Their staff is very knowledgeable and happy to help with any questions you may have! They do not refund or exchange animals due to being skittish, scared, or defensive. All animals need time to adjust and build a trusting bond. They will gladly work with you to resolve any issue you may have. They are not responsible in any way for the action(s) of the animal(s) purchased through them. It is solely your responsibility if you or anyone gets bit, scratched, physically debilitated, or any other injury inflicted by the animal(s). Always exercise caution with all animals. Venomous Animals All venomous animals including but not limited to: Heloderma species, scorpions, arachnids, and any rear-fanged species, can only be purchased by persons eighteen (18) years of age or older with proper identification at the time of purchase. Reptile Factory, LLC. And its employees reserve the right to refuse an animal sale to anybody if we feel it is not in the animals best interest. My two hours at 'Reptile Factory' were great, but I wondered, who would buy all of the animals and enclosures to bring home except for scientists, collectors, and young kids who like to feed mice to snakes. But they told me here that many of their customers use these see-thru tanks, filled with beautiful object, colors, and exotic animals, as a point of design and beauty in their homes. I was directed to a site where I could see photos. And I'll tell you, those pictures blew me away. I've posted some of these photos (courtesy of photographers) of the Personal Computer Stations & Gaming Rooms at the home of some customers who bought everything they needed in order to transform these spaces into jungle-like (or desert-like) environments filled with living creatures. And they got all of their display cases, terrarium installations, supplies, and animals at "Reptile Factory". I thought these rooms looked so amazing that I began to dream about doing this in my own home, even if it meant having a house full of Lizards, Turtles, and Snakes. Very Cool Suff.