About
Despite its name suggesting a narrow focus, The Reptile Depot in Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania is a full-service reptile specialty shop that has built a devoted following across the Lehigh Valley. Owner Pat and employee Larry are the two names that come up again and again in reviews — Pat for his deep personal investment in the reptile community and Larry for his patient, genuinely enthusiastic approach to customer education. The inventory leans heavily toward snakes, tortoises, turtles, and lizards.
Customers have walked out with Conda Hognoses, Pastave GHI Enchi ball pythons, banana enchi ball pythons, Marginated tortoises, leopard geckos, tokay geckos, bearded dragons, pixie frogs, toads, red-eared sliders, Mississippi Map turtles, and Razorback turtles. The store also stocks a wide range of supplies — terrariums, heaters, thermostats, sunning platforms, and feeder insects like crickets and worms — all at prices reviewers consistently describe as competitive with or cheaper than big-box pet chains. What sets The Reptile Depot apart is the consultation experience.
Staff members will walk through habitat setup step by step, assembling supply packages for new owners and explaining layered substrate techniques for humidity control. One customer recounted a ten-minute phone call that helped them narrow down the right tortoise species before making the drive to Pennsylvania. Another praised the team for coordinating between their Whitehall and Easton locations to make sure a pixie frog purchase went smoothly.
The shop is described as clean and well-maintained, with animals that are visibly handled and socialized. Multiple reviewers noted that crickets and feeder insects last longer than those from chain stores — a small detail that speaks to overall care standards. A few isolated reports of health issues with purchased snakes are worth noting, but the overwhelming majority of customers report healthy, well-fed animals.
For reptile enthusiasts in the Lehigh Valley, this is the kind of dedicated local shop that earns repeat weekend visits.
What they offer
Aquarium services at The Reptile Depot in Hokendauqua, PA
As a fish store serving Hokendauqua, PA, The Reptile Depot offers aquarium consultations.
- Services
Highlights
What makes them special
- Owned by Pat, a passionate reptile enthusiast with deep community ties
- Wide selection of snakes including hognoses, ball python morphs, and more
- Tortoises, turtles, geckos, bearded dragons, and amphibians available
- Staff provides detailed care guidance and habitat setup assistance
- Competitive pricing on supplies, feeders, and animals versus big-box stores
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Phenomenal store the owner is an amazing person support your small business especially his establishment the man is highly educated he knows his stuff he helps out in every single way I got back in to reptiles an no joke 85 percent of my collection is from him all my animals are great eaters highly taken care of he helps me In every single way I highly appreciate you PAT THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR MY EMOTIONAL SUPPORT REPTILES YOUR A GOOD HEATED PERSON AND YOU HELPED AN HELP ME OUT ALOT THANK YOU BROTHER YOULL KEEP SEEING ME EVERY WEEKEND FOR SURE me and the Wife appreciate you thank you for what you do for the reptile community I wish for many blessings for you an your establishment”
— Dvonte Rivera5.05 months ago“This place is awesome 🔥 they sell anything and everything you need for your reptile and way cheaper than petco/petsmart. Give them a try and you won't regret it 💯”
— Frankie LopezMartinez5.07 months ago“The best spot!”
— Tyler Todd5.07 months ago“Super helpful staff. Very knowledgeable”
— Stephen Collison5.07 months ago“Affordable and good service.”
— Richard Carlson5.08 months ago“Always have the worms I need for my bearded dragons. They have so many cool reptiles, snakes and turtles, and other cool stuff were usually there a good hour.”
— rhonda broadhead5.0Edited 8 months ago“Great selection and helpful staff!”
— Atrocities5.09 months ago“Went in to buy a hognose at the easton location and the guy there was so nice and sent me to this location where he had brought his personal collection. I was ready to purchase one but the worker here told me customers werent allowed to hold the snakes..... how am i supposed to know i love the snake if i cant even touch it?”
— Rebecca Widawsky1.09 months ago“Very good help and very good advice!”
— Logan Drake5.010 months ago“Larry is great! Always love coming here and interacting with him. He's always friendly, is super knowledgeable, and is always taking good care of the animals!”
— Jake G.5.010 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (484) 426-3299 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting The Reptile Depot.