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February 2024 by Kal
I called and asked about buying some seeded filter media to jumpstart a cycle on my tank. This is my first time cycling a tank so I believed someone with their own store over my research. Instead of filter media, he gave me dirty water from one of his tanks. Said my tank would cycle in 4 days all I had to do was dump it in. Charged me $20 for a half gallon of poop water, its been a week and my tank parameters havent budged. I posted on a RVA fish keeping facebook group about this interaction, to which they were all appalled, but said this is typical pet store behaviour. Hundreds of people have commented saying the same thing, beneficial bacteria does not live in the water, only in the filter media. This is why I asked for a seeded filter in the first place. I would assume this guy would know that water wasnt going to do anything to cycle, considering how many tanks he had. I tried to think, “well maybe he thought he was right,” but after more thinking i believe he was just trying to scam me. Cause how do you have all these aquatic animals, you must be very familliar with the nitrogen cycle, you mustve known that water wasnt what you said it was. Sad to say that was my first and probably only interaction with brandons exotics. I also heard something through the grape vine about him selling someone a sick snake, he offered to take care of it and told the guy to pick it up when it was better, and when the guy came to pick it up, brandon sold his snake to someone else. Had a weird vibe about the whole thing when I walked in and he just seems fishy unfortunately
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February 2024 by Shaquelle Lewis
Brandon's exotic pet store is the coolest pet store in VA great service.
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February 2024 by Michael Shoemaker
Greatest Pet Store Ever!! A great place to take the kids!! # small business #animal lovers
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February 2024 by Tori's K9 Adventures
Love this place! Great place and great people! The animals are clearly well taken care of and I always get a friendly greeting when I arrive! I’m also one to ask 100 questions and Brandon is always happy to answer them with his incredible amount of knowledge and obvious passion for what he does. I won’t go anywhere else or recommend anyone other than them for any of my small animal needs or questions! Keep impressing you guys! Your awesome!
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February 2024 by Madi
Brandon's Exotics is hands down one of he best places to go to for a great variety of animals at a decent price. They focus on customer needs and do their best to assist anyone with questions, information, and even specific things they're looking for. Especially quality and variation wise Brandon easily beats most pet stores in virginia. This place offers a wide selection from puppies, to livestock, to big beautiful macaws and birds you would usually have to search for a breeder to even obtain. Very personally i love their collection of reptiles and supplies for them. They have a great collection of cork bark and their availability of unique reptiles from gargoyle geckos to coachwhip snakes is always entertaining to see. They even are great place to look for a wide availability of decent morphs from when it comes to snakes, cresties, pacmans, and more. Definitely worth stopping by, there's always something interesting going on, especially restock days.
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February 2024 by Brittney Owen
Bought my het ball python from him at a great price! He’s very sweet and kind , he’s always in a great mood and also willing to help with any type of pet concerns. Want a great exotic pet at a great price go to Brandon’s exotics!:)
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February 2024 by Thomas Holderness
Brandon, wanted to reach out to thank you for my latest purchase. I know I've purchased a lot of highend reptiles from you. But I wanted to thank you for the time and effort put into finding me this one. I've dealt with a handful of reptile shops across the state of Virginia, And you've put more effort and time into finding me some of the rarest stuff I can get my hands-on than anybody I've come across so far. Thank you again when everybody else has failed or come short you've did what it to keep somebody like me happy (which is hard to do I know)
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February 2024 by Jadyn Stuckey
Great place and super welcoming. Brandon is in store and happy to answer questions! Definitely recommend for anyone looking for exotics or pets in general!
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February 2024 by Loran Navarro
I really enjoy doing business with Brandon. Knowledgeable and very professional. I do taxidermy and was blessed to start some work for his museum part of the business. I'm glad to refer business to him if I ever hear of someone needing some exotics.
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February 2024 by Katelyn Lovett
Brandon’s Exotics is a great place to get your exotic pets and exotic pet accessories. It’s a family oriented business committed to helping families enjoy exotic pet ownership. The new employees are very knowledgeable and helpful in finding families the right pet.
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January 2024 by Joshua Jesse
Great service. I enjoyed holding the snakes and all the staff are friendly. Great over all place.
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January 2024 by Denise Baltazar
Friendly staff, very welcoming
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January 2024 by utinni utinni
I got this uro a while ago and when I went to Brandon’s place the service was extremely nice and very helpful throughout the experience. All the animals including mine are very healthy. Would recommend to anyone looking for a new addition to their family. Thanks!
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January 2024 by bucwheet
Cool place for pets you can't find at big chain stores. Staff is very welcoming and know their pets and needs.
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November 2023 by Amber Moon
I go out of my way to go to Brandon's exotic pets shop whenever I need something for my pets. Or simply just to look to see what new things he has in store that day. His shop cheers me up and everyone is always super happy to be there. Friendly staff I'm beautiful pets. I never hesitate to ask Brandon any of my exotic pet questions.
