I went to AE Herps just to look at their Saharan Uromastyx and left with 2 Saharans and an Egyptian…read moreUromastyx. 3 months later they are still thriving. Everyone was helpful and I found the store very clean and their selection of reptiles was great, Below is my boy ET the Egyptian.

Just picked up my bearded dragon from AE Herps and Exotics, and I'm still blown away by the…read moreexperience. Derick went above and beyond--he spent nearly two hours walking me through care, setup, feeding, and all the little things that matter when you're new to reptiles. The shop itself is super cool--clean, well-organized, and full of healthy reptiles and supplies. They had everything I needed to get started, and I left feeling totally confident and excited (not overwhelmed!) about bringing my beardie home. If you're looking for a reliable reptile store in Phoenix with real passion for exotic animals and amazing customer care, AE Herps is where you want to go!!

Place is clean, animals are loved, owner and staff are knowledgeable and helpful... educates the…read morecommunity, favorite store in Apache Junction.

Super friendly staff, with a great selection of well cared for reptiles. Always has the supplies…read moreor feeders I need for a fair price. Owner seems to do a lot of education within the community to help educate and eliminate the stigma surrounding reptiles too! Great place to visit, highly recommend!

Being new to the hobby me and my wife came in here looking at what they had, Ruben and Salina…read morehelped guide us through our purchase and is super knowledgeable and cares about the animals!!!! He guided us on what to get and how to gate for our new poison dart frogs and even built our terrarium for us!!! They have great prices and are super friendly will be coming back for years to come.

Great store to visit! Always something new! Ruben is very helpful and if he doesn't know he will…read morenot mislead. Highly recommend checking out and can't wait to see what the future holds for them.

This is a well-kept store with healthy animals. We purchased a milk snake here a few years ago and…read morehave been coming back ever since for supplies and food for our snakes. The store always seems to be improving, and it's clear they put effort into maintaining clean enclosures and keeping the animals healthy. It's also noticeably cleaner than some of the other reptile stores I've visited in the East Valley. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for reptiles or quality supplies.

To reply to your very clear ChatGPT response of a comment. Keeping these animals in areas with…read moreconstant stimulation, under bright lights, with customers and zero places to truly hide, has never been recommended by any reptile professional as highest standard of care. Why house an animal you don't have a permanent large enclosure for already? Just because you have met some specific guidelines that i'm sure are way too lax, does not mean you are acting in the best interest of the animal. Parading animals for the sake of shock value when you are not a zoo is just plain strange, especially knowing you will not ever sell them. So yes, I would rather face sacrificing a few feeder bugs than spend money at an establishment that sacrifices the environment and privacy of their animals. And refusing to acknowledge your employees just carelessly generalizing other reptile owners neglect as standard care is also very strange. Next time, instead of entering numbers into Chatgpt for it to compile a surface level response, spend that time thinking about the level of empathy you actually harbor for the animals you make your money off of. Updating my review: This you?? You've been legally cited and warned due to animal neglect before. But yes, use ChatGPT to tell me how much you care and prioritize your animals.

I've visited this reptile store multiple times because they occasionally have good inventory and…read moreI've taken a snake home from them before, but unfortunately I had another unpleasant experience with the same particular employee today. Earlier today, I called to ask if they had male veiled chameleons in stock. The employee put me on hold for a couple of minutes, came back, and confirmed they had "a couple" available. A few hours later, my boyfriend and I drove out to the store specifically for that reason. When we arrived, the same employee was immediately unfriendly and gave us attitude the entire interaction. We asked again about the male veiled chameleons, and she again told us they had them in stock and directed us to the back. My aunt also asked about jumping spiders, and the employee responded with the same rude attitude while showing them to us. After checking the reptiles, we spoke with another employee who was actually very helpful and knowledgeable. He explained that they DID NOT currently have any male veiled chameleons available and wouldn't be getting more until next week. He gave us detailed information and was polite the entire time. The issue wasn't just the misinformation, it was also the employee's behavior throughout the visit. She repeatedly stared at my family in an uncomfortable and rude way while we were speaking with other staff members, and every interaction with her felt dismissive and hostile. What's especially frustrating is that this is the same employee who previously sold me a snake and provided me with incorrect husbandry information at the time of purchase. Before visiting the store, I had already done research on the snake I was getting, and later realized that much of the advice I was given was the opposite of what the snake actually needed. Thankfully the snake itself has done well, but inaccurate care information can seriously affect the health of reptiles if customers don't know any better. I understand everyone has bad days, but this is now my second negative experience with the same employee. It's disappointing because behavior like this reflects poorly on the business and does not create a welcoming or professional environment for customers, especially compared to the much more helpful service provided by the other employees I've interacted with.

Across three separate visits to determine if a tortoise was right for our family, the amazing staff…read morehelped answer all our questions. The prices seemed reasonable and the staff wasn't pushy but cared about making sure it was the right decision. Highly recommend this location as an option for your animal needs.

Today was my first visit to this shop, and I wanted to share the positive experience I had. As…read moresomeone who rescues mice and rats, animal welfare matters a great deal to me. I didn't tell the owner I was rescuing the mice--I simply asked for the five largest. He knew nothing about my rescue efforts, and this review reflects my own observations as a first-time customer. The owner greeted me warmly, and the enclosures I saw were well maintained. The animals appeared healthy, comfortable, and well cared for. I appreciated how familiar he was with their individual personalities and habits. He explained that some are his personal pets and aren't for sale, and his affection for them came through in our conversation. He also explained that two of his reptiles like to "decorate" their glass with little messes and said those spots are cleaned daily. During my visit, I didn't see the buildup of waste or neglected conditions described in some of the reviews. I can only speak to what I experienced that day, but I left with a very positive impression of both the shop and its owner. If you enjoy supporting local small businesses and appreciate friendly, welcoming service, I encourage you to stop by, ask questions, and see the shop for yourself. I'm glad I gave this place a chance!

The most neglected and miscared for animals that I have ever seen. Cramped enclosures covered in…read morefeces. Many animals don't have water. There are bearded dragons with no heat lamp and UVB and are just sitting in darkness. They need heat to digest their food and UVB to prevent metabolic bone disease (which will kill them). Most of the animals have incomplete sheds that come off in flakes because of dehydration and the wrong humidity. A ball python is curled in its water dish because it's enclosure is as dry as a bone. This species needs 50-60% humidity to prevent respiratory infection and shed properly. Bredl's pythons are highly active and large arboreal snakes. The one here is curled up in a very small enclosure, not moving at all. It does not look healthy. Boa's need a humidity of 60-70% and a warm spot 88-95 F. The one here has an empty dry enclosure with no lights or visible underside heating. Also looks slow and lethargic. Heat is something all reptiles need as they are cold blooded. If it is not supplied they do not digest their food properly and can lead to respiratory infection (RI), gut rot, and incorrect sheds as cold snakes may stop moving, exploring, and drinking water. Please don't buy animals here, since each sale just gets replaced with another animal

If I could give this business 20 stars I would. The staff is so accommodating and knowledgeable…read more Great customer service and selection of reptiles.

we love this reptile shop and how personal our visits feel every time. this is a great place that…read moreis always striving to improve their shop in many ways and their customer service. its amazing to watch the changes within this shop. 100% worth stopping in to check it out and meet the owners.

Very helpful when we bought our first baby beardy! They are very friendly and knowledgeable. They…read moreeven board reptiles while you are away for a great price!

I love this place ! Staff is so nice and knowledgeable about the reptiles they have . They really…read morecare about the reptiles. We bought a bearded dragon from Cold Blooded exotics and he was healthy and very tame . I stop by the shop at least once a week for feeder bugs . I have used the boarding services and they have done a great job taking care of our baby

The Chlorophyll Corner is hands down one of my favorite shops in the Valley. If you're into…read moreaquariums, fish, amphibians, terrariums, paludariums, aquatic plants, or just the hobby in general, this place is absolutely worth the trip. But what really sets this place apart is Kat and Joe. They're genuinely amazing people. They don't just sell you something and send you on your way. They actually take the time to talk with you, answer questions, share their knowledge, and help you succeed in the hobby. You can tell this isn't just a business to them. They genuinely care about the animals, the plants, and the community they've built around the shop. The selection is awesome, the tanks and livestock are well cared for, and there's always something interesting to see when you walk in. Whether you're brand new to the hobby or you've been keeping fish, amphibians, and planted setups for years, you'll find something here. I've been to plenty of specialty shops, and it's the people that make you want to keep coming back. Kat and Joe have created that kind of place. Great shop. Great hobby community. Even better people. Highly recommend The Chlorophyll Corner.

Love this shop so fun to just wander the displays and see the creative terrariums and aquariums …read more Love buying plants from them and unique tissue cultures

Jeremy came highly recommended by two different reef/fish stores. He is extremely knowledgable…read more Jeremy helped turn around my fish only tank algae issues and some great recommendations for my reef tank.

Didn't have the professional courtesy to call back and decline our business. I sent pictures and…read moreeven texted back after no comment!