Established in February 2022, this specialty reptile retailer combines live animal sales with repeat purchases of essential supplies. The seller reports a customer base of more than 8,000, with approximately 80% recurring customers and no dependence on any single major customer or contract. Feeder foods, substrates, and maintenance supplies support ongoing purchases. .Sales also include habitat setups, equipment upgrades, and replacement supplies. Reported gross sales are $187,078, with a stable sales trend. The $150,000 asking price includes inventory.

Customers include first-time reptile owners, families, hobbyists, breeders, and collectors. Products include bearded dragons, scorpions, tarantulas, Dubia roaches, crickets, worms, frozen rodents, enclosures, lighting, substrates, plants, and habitat accessories. Bearded dragons are identified as a leading live-animal seller, while feeder products and substrates are the seller's principal profit drivers. New owners receive guidance on animal selection and habitat setup; established keepers return for food and equipment. Service emphasizes cleanliness, animal welfare, and customer education. Customers receive ongoing feeding and husbandry guidance.

The 1,488-square-foot leased storefront accommodates animal care, displays, storage, and customer service. Open seven days weekly, the store follows routines for feeding, husbandry, replenishment, and service. Stock needs are assessed using shelf checks, customer requests, and sales activity; replenishment typically takes one week. Square handles sales and inventory, SumUp supports rewards and communications, and Excel tracks finances. Supplier relationships cover reptiles, feeder foods, and specialty products, including established brands and live-feeder providers. The seller reports that purchasing costs are tracked in spreadsheets, with selling prices generally reviewed each year when supplier costs change. The seller reports a typical product markup of 100%, but does not provide a profit margin. A buyer would need to apply individually for vendor accounts.

Staffing includes one full-time employee, one independent contractor, and active ownership. Owners handle management, sales, animal care, service, documentation, and finances; one reports about 32 hours weekly. A key associate has indicated willingness to remain after the sale. One-on-one training is supported by documented daily duties. The contractor assists with sales and customer service. This is an actively managed retail business, not a passive investment. The sellers offer several months of transition assistance covering operations, inventory, animal care, service, and suppliers.

Base rent is $3,800 monthly; reported total occupancy costs are $5,400. The lease expires in February 2027, with a reported five-year renewal option subject to negotiations. The seller reports that the lease is transferable without a fee and rent is current. No vehicles or leased equipment are included. The seller describes customer parking as ample and reports space for additional development. The premises have an existing roof leak awaiting repair, a facility matter for a buyer to evaluate with the lease terms. Marketing includes a rewards program, texting, social media, referrals, and reptile expos.

Seller-identified opportunities include broader inventory selection, online sales, digital marketing, reptile expos, and promotions. Additional possibilities include better bookkeeping, reporting, inventory controls, and bulk purchasing. These are development opportunities, not financial forecasts. Seller discussions also identify more structured financial reporting and purchasing processes as areas that could benefit from additional management attention. Qualified buyers seeking a specialty retailer with repeat supply purchases and hands-on animal care should inquire through the representing broker. Inquiries will be handled confidentially through a broker-led review and due diligence process.

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