Tails & Scales Pet Shop

Hollie Harper

2024-04

I bought a red iguana Congo he was awesome just a baby when I got him. He was super tame cause I handled him right away. Fast forward 2years later and I was not able to care for him and I was devastated that I had to give him up. This place was here for me and made room to take him back in. They truly care for their 🦎 reptiles. If i ever can have another I will go back. Thank you Tails & Scales.

Jason Spiral

2023-11

The classic Derby destination for alternative pets and supplies, off of Southwest Boulevard. I’ve brought home many reptiles from here and make the trip from Wichita for feeders whenever possible. The staff seems to be rejuvenated and has been friendly and helpful in my most recent visits, and I do find the knowledge of these shop employees here superior to most of what I get in Wichita. The selection of baby snakes is the best anyone will find in the area without going to a reptile show, and the pricing for animals and supplies is extremely competitive. This is a down to earth pet shop that I can confidently recommend to everyone.

Kay Kay

2023-07

My first time coming here, and I can't say I'm impressed. The conditions they keep their animals in are depressing.They have a Uromastyx there that is nothing but skin and bones, and they cohab their Bearded Dragons with other Beardies AND Tortoises!! You aren't supposed to cohab Beardies, especially not with different species for christs sake!!!I saw one Beardie that didn't look very healthy, and one seemed to be without a heat lamp when I visited.The substrate in some of these tanks are awful too! Wood chippings? Seriously?I also saw a Leopard Gecko in a tank on the floor with no lights. I don't know if they were maybe relocating that one or what, but the other things? Come on, man.Y'all need to do better, because this is just sad.BTW, I would not listen to the people leaving good reviews talking about how great this place is and how well cared for their animals are. Most people don't know anything about reptiles, amphibians, etc and cannot spot negligence when it comes to these critters, so they think this place is good, but it really isn't.

Nick

2024-05

The only place I buy freshwater fish... SUPPORT your LFS...!The big chain stores don't care about their livestock and it shows... They love to sell you products you don't need or should be putting in your tank.Often times their employees were just trained to catch fish and have NO real knowledge... Zack & John have been at it since they were teenagers and truly care about their animals and providing a far better experience than any fishmart....

ERIC LAURENCE

2024-05

Zach is a very rude individual who mistreated me and my wife while doing business at his store!While he is very knowledgeable I can’t just let this situation slide under. I hope he gets the point across and makes some changes to his attitude!Nothing worse than a full grown throwing a tantrum. Even worse when is headed to you and your wife in a store full of customers!Eric L.

Hayley Feldman

2023-07

Tails and Scales has a lot of reptile supplies and many different snakes and critters every time I go in. I get feeders for the snake we bought from them. The snake is pretty friendly and they're always great about getting feeders in any size you can think of. Lots of cool pets like tarantulas, scorpions, lizards, snakes, geckos, etc. Would recommend!

Susan Wolf

2024-03

The owner was very knowledgeable and helped me out a lot. All the staff were nice and helpful. They didn't rush us and answered all our questions. Very cool place.

Joshua Phillips

2024-05

Great experience walked in with a friend and the young man working that day was so helpful I was just asking some questions about the bearded dragons and he helped me alot

Tiah Smith

2024-05

We bought 4 fish to add to two separate well established tanks. Within a week the entire tank has Ick. 1 of the new fish lost both its eyes and developed spots, another in a different tank died, and a third is side floating and clearly not going to survive. Other fish are now sick include a fancy Oranda that we have had for 4 years with no problems. The new fish are going to kill both our tanks. I have now had to purchase a medical tank set up and ick treatment. We pray that they survive but it’s not looking good.

Jason Ratzlaff

2024-04

Zach is always a knowledgeable and fun person to talk about any reptile or amphibian that you would be interested in. The staff is very helpful the animals are well taken care of this would probably be my favorite pet store in the surrounding Wichita area

Carol Mitchell

2024-05

Super friendly and knowledgeable, we have known the owner for years and he is awesome! Great products helpful staff.

Angela Hinton

2019-06

Zack was so helpful he answered all my questions about iguanas I ended up buying my second one there! They have a beautiful albino iguana in the shop who is just so sweet. At one point I thought he was going to try to up sale me on a heat light but instead he told me the cheaper one was the better of the two

Braylin Kent

2024-04

Awesome service and great variety of everything! We traveled 2 hours for the uniqueness and variety of their fish, highly recommend!

scorpions Missouri

2021-06

One of the best pet shops I have ever been too staff was friendly and very knowledgeable there selection of tarantula and scorpions was amazing we baught 7 scorpions and happy to say i would drive three hours again they even threw in free crickets and fruit flies it's the little things that mattered and we will be back again that I promise

Danielle

2024-03

They had the size of frozen mice I was needing for my snake. However I felt bad for how some of those snakes are being housed. Hopefully they get adopted fast or put in a nice warm tank

Tyler Barton

2023-12

Got some beautiful parrots & an Oscar from them just the other day (that are all 3 doing fantastic still) & we showed up about 15 minutes before they closed & they didn't rush us or make us feel unwanted in fact it probably was 10 or 15 after they closed by the time we got out of there so we're very appreciative of being treated so well as we drove 2hrs to go get fish at exotic pets on Kellogg just to discover that they don't sell fish on Wednesday which is the most absurd & idiotic $hit I've ever heard so we were thrilled to find tails & scales before our 2hr drive was all for not... thankfully they didn't have a no fish for sale day or if they do it thankfully wasn't Wednesday like exotic pets is! So thanks tails & scales!

tammy tripp

2022-06

Store was pretty clean and was approached by nice staff quickly asking if I needed assistance.Encountered a few sights I wasn't thrilled with but that's pretty typically of all pet shops.Weekend staff didn't know when the last time my purchase was fed but it ate right after getting home so it all worked out.Overall was a decent experience and my kiddos enjoyed looking at all the creatures :)

Chelsea Bell

2023-06

We got our beardies here and they were so helpful and knowledgeable about the whole process. We now have 2 healthy 1yr old breaded dragons!

Victoria Valentine

2023-10

Very clean and helpful staff and the prices are affordable. They have a wide variety of baby pythons to choose from and other snakes and reptiles plus all the items need to care for them including food. They also have a good array of other reptiles, small pets and fish

tabiti angel

2024-05

Busy place, tight quarters. But has a wide of stuff for reptiles and amphibians. With live ones on site.

Gareth Melin

2023-11

Zach is amazing. We've always been well taken care of here with our turtles, toads, fish, and tarantulas. He's always been knowledgeable, friendly, and you can tell he cares about the animals (and their people). I'm impressed that he'll remember a pet my family got there at least 13 years ago.

Kayla McCaffree

2019-06

Very helpful with all the fish in the store. And good advice on problems I've had in my tank. I have gotten all my fish from them and two axolotls.

Bethel Scrubs

2023-09

Tales and Scales is the place I go to for when I need to ask questions. You get quality assistance from their very knowledgeable staff. As an added plus, they will have unique animals to look at such as sugar gliders, chinchillas, 14ft long Boa's, etc. This time, though, they had an old tortoise walking around, and that's the pleasant type of environment you will enjoy here.

Dallas Moffett

2023-12

They are very knowledgeable about their reptiles and fish. They are very good pet store. Prices are decent too. Very helpful and caring.

Christina Nadine

2023-06

Absolutely love this place. Zack & John are wonderful. Employees are knowledgeable, helpful & friendly. This is the only place I buy Mr. Chees's food ( my lizard )

Gerard Wellemeyer

2024-04

Best place in the state for buying tropical fish. Huge selection, healthy and a low price

Bigbassdan G

2020-06

Got my red ig here. Great place. He was a baby when i got him. Big boy now

Daniel Crawford

2023-06

Get most feeder fish and other supplies there. Got this beautiful pleco a couple days ago. Sure helped my tank

Jillian Peterson

2023-08

We bought a leopard gecko and the setup for our kids, and I was amazed at how knowledgeable and helpful everyone was - patient, too, because I had LOTS of questions haha. Prices are reasonable and competitive. A total gem!

Aqua Hobbyist

2022-06

I love it.it is a amazing place for reptile and fish lovers they even have a giant andoconda!!!!!