Customer Reviews (11)
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on Citysearch Nov 14, 2006In Short
This East Bay reptile shop survived the government crackdown on turtle sales in the '80s, the iguana craze of the '90s and the '89 earthquake that rattled cages and set hundreds of baby snakes ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2005The only place I know of that has the most lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, and spiders than animal planet on T.V. It's almost a jungle in this place when I go inside. The staff are great and patient with all the ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2005I think East Bay Vivarium has the largest selection of reptiles anywhere. It wouldn't surprise me if they had more than the museums or zoos. They have snakes, rodents, lizards, and many more. The staff have know and ... (more)
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on Citysearch Oct 30, 2005Even if you don't want to purchase animals, if you just want to just browse, this is a pretty awesome place. Giant snakes, lizards, insects...it's got everything a 10 year old boy (and sometimes girl) needs to be ... (more)
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on Citysearch Sep 15, 2005This place should charge to get in here. They have some of the wildest animals you can own in your home. These reptiles are hard to find and the staff knows a lot about each one. The service here is great and ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 19, 2005East Bay Vivarium is an awesome place located close to the freeway exit off of University. It is on 5th St near plenty of shopping shops around. Parking sometimes can be a pain in the butt beacause of that, but is well ... (more)
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on Citysearch Jun 27, 2005Want a reptile? Don't bother with Petco or some other giant chain--those people treat their snakes and lizards terribly, and worse, have no idea how to care for the animals they're selling. Plus, their stock is ... (more)
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on Citysearch Jun 03, 2005What can one say about snakes, lizards, turtles, geicos and more from around the world, all under one roof? It is fascinating, educational and sometimes scary! The East Bay Vivarium has a highly educated staff that ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2005This place is crazy, I don't know if I'm at a pet store or at the petting zoo! They specialize in unique pets such as reptiles, scorpions, lizzards and snakes. If you ever wanted to get a Python pet snake, this is the ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2005This is an outstanding and unique shop specializing in reptiles. They have quite a variety of different-sized lizzards and snakes and can help you find the pet that is best suited to your personality and ... (more)
