Scales and Tails
Reptiles such as snakes and lizards routinely make the list of the most reviled creatures by humans around the globe. This aversion, often exacerbated by media stereotypes painting these reptiles as vicious creatures, prevents these same people from understanding the benefits of reptiles and complicates the work of conservationists to preserve habitat, protect species, and study these creatures. Reptile enrichment specialist Jessica Hartman, makes the case that reptiles are vitally important to the ecosystem and imagines a world where the important study of these vertebrates leads to advances in cancer treatment, coronavirus research, search and rescue, and more. A native of central Florida, Jessica spent her formative years fascinated by the state’s bountiful variety of reptiles and amphibians. Today, she is an entrepreneur turned passionate conservationist with a mission of bringing people closer to wildlife. Her focus is educating youth on some of the world’s most misunderstood and detested species. Jessica founded a regional reptile outreach and educational program where she frequents local schools and learning centers to bring attention to problems such as habitat destruction, pollution, and human-wildlife conflicts. She started a local Reptile Youth Alliance with a goal to spread awareness about these issues and support local conservation efforts. Currently working with the National trust of the Cayman Islands Blue Iguana Conservation and Breeding Facility, Jessica intends to bring a group of volunteers to the island in 2021 to participate in the preservation efforts of a group of endangered cyclura iguanas. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Reptiles such as snakes and lizards routinely make the list of the most reviled creatures by humans around the globe. This aversion, often exacerbated by media stereotypes painting these reptiles as vicious creatures, prevents these same people from understanding the benefits of reptiles and complicates the work of conservationists to preserve habitat, protect species, and study these creatures. Reptile enrichment specialist Jessica Hartman, makes the case that reptiles are vitally important to the ecosystem and imagines a world where the important study of these vertebrates leads to advances in cancer treatment, coronavirus research, search and rescue, and more. A native of central Florida, Jessica spent her formative years fascinated by the state’s bountiful variety of reptiles and amphibians. Today, she is an entrepreneur turned passionate conservationist with a mission of bringing people closer to wildlife. Her focus is educating youth on some of the world’s most misunderstood and detested species. Jessica founded a regional reptile outreach and educational program where she frequents local schools and learning centers to bring attention to problems such as habitat destruction, pollution, and human-wildlife conflicts. She started a local Reptile Youth Alliance with a goal to spread awareness about these issues and support local conservation efforts. Currently working with the National trust of the Cayman Islands Blue Iguana Conservation and Breeding Facility, Jessica intends to bring a group of volunteers to the island in 2021 to participate in the preservation efforts of a group of endangered cyclura iguanas. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
2nd Location in Eustis is OPEN!
2nd Location in Eustis is OPEN!
We are very excited to announce that our 2nd location in Eustis, FL is NOW OPEN!!!
We are very excited to announce that our 2nd location in Eustis, FL is NOW OPEN!!!
Safari and Scales Podcast
Safari and Scales Podcast
Elizabeth Tran
Elizabeth Tran
Learn about trash fashion and sustainability with special guests Elizabeth Tran.
Erica Huffstodt
Erica Huffstodt
Erica shares about working with Gorillas, Big cats, and Bats!
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Large Selection of Healthy Reptiles and Quality Supplies!
Large Selection of Healthy Reptiles and Quality Supplies!
We are dedicated to bringing you top quality service, great selection and guaranteed low prices. Quantity buying allows us to sell our vast selection of REPTILE SUPPLIES at unbelievably low prices. We also offer REPTILES and other exotic animals from around the world. We carry every supply needed to care, maintain, and breed healthy reptiles.



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Our experienced Aquarists offer a wide variety of in stock products, and services for all your aquaria needs. We support the aqua culture industry, providing our customers with captive bred fishes and corals when they are available.



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Interested in Volunteering?
Are you interested in snakes, turtles, lizards, and fish? Do you like biology? Would you like to learn all about reptiles and marine life?
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1871 N. Nova Road
Holly Hill, FL
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804 S. Bay Street
Eustis, FL 32726
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386.256.4708
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