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1,975
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 1,426 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the quality of the products, noting that items arrive healthy, active, and exactly as described. The delivery service is frequently highlighted for its speed and efficiency, with many appreciating the timely arrival and good packaging. People also find the ordering process easy and convenient, especially for recurring deliveries, and express high satisfaction with the overall service. However, some customers also noted issues with damaged packaging upon arrival, although the contents were often still intact. A few other people also felt that some live food items arrived dead or did not hatch as expected, leading to dissatisfaction with those specific products.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Where I live there are no local stores for insects and supplies for my leopard gecko, getting food regularly was getting expensive with the travel. Since I’ve ordered from reptiles by post I wouldn’t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was kept up to date about the delivery service and expectations, which I appreciated. The parcel was shipped with DPD, which I also appreciate. It did arrive completely squished on one end with the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My local reptile store unfortunately closed, so I moved to buying my pythons feed online. This is my first experience of using Reptiles by Post and I'm really pleased. The rats are clean, as per... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time ordering live food online and I’m so pleased I found this company, quality of bugs is super, sadly one item hasn’t been available last three orders but majority have arrived in good conditi... See more

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Company details

  1. Reptile Store

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Reptiles by Post is a trusted small family-run business specialising in providing high-quality fresh livefoods, frozen foods and everyday reptile supplies. Whether you're a first-time reptile keeper or a seasoned enthusiast, we are dedicated to providing everything you need to keep your animals happy and healthy. We carefully hand pack all of our orders and offer delivery from trusted couriers like DPD & Royal Mail to ensure they arrive safely and on time. Customer satisfaction is our top priority; we pride ourselves on offering expert advice, fast and reliable delivery time scales, and top-tier live and frozen foods.

Reptile Livefoods

Written by the company

Always Fresh, Always High Quality
We ship only the best livefoods, which are guaranteed to arrive in excellent condition from as little as £1.99 a tub!

Our Livefood Promise

Guaranteed to arrive alive!

Guaranteed to arrive alive!
We guarantee that all live food will arrive in excellent condition, as specified in the product description. To ensure you receive the correct quantity, we intentionally pack extra into each tub. While rare, if you receive any insects that do not meet our high standards, simply contact us with a photo of the affected items. We are committed to resolving any issues promptly and ensuring your complete satisfaction.

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Fresh, High Quality Livefoods

Buy live foods, have them packed fresh to order

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Box delivered to wrong address by dpd

Box delivered to wrong address by dpd, also very beaten up. Never had this problem before.
Up until now the service has been impeccable.
I have informed DPD.

9 June 2026
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Reply from Reptiles By Post

Hi Marquita. Sorry to hear this, we expect better from our couriers. I can't see any messages from you on our system, if you'd like to message us at info@reptilesbypost.com we would love the opportunity to put this right for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

So easy to order and was dispatched quickly. Packaging was perfect

8 June 2026
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Thank You, Bethany

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic produce

Fantastic produce, really good quality. Fast delivery and very well packaged. Thank you very much 😊

9 June 2026
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Thank You, Michelle

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Hi there the quality of the product is…

Hi there the quality of the product is first class!!! I did expect it to arrive sooner and the price is kinda high compared to my usual place!!! I am just trying to find an affordable source as in the near future I will be unable to purchase my live food in person due to medical treatment and ill health. Kind regards Lee Mcgoogan

8 June 2026
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Reply from Reptiles By Post

Thanks for your review, Lee. Just for reference  we ship all orders in line with our dispatch schedule found here https://reptilesbypost.com/pages/delivery-information

This means orders placed before 1pm are dispatched the next working day, and orders placed after 1pm are dispatched within 2 working days. Thanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time ordering from Reptiles By…

First time ordering from Reptiles By Post and I will definitely be ordering again, good updates on delivery status and a very good selection of items on the website at a great price also!
Highly recommend!

8 June 2026
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Thank You, Jason

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time buyer

First time buyer order arrived arrived on time and all living
Great company to order from

8 June 2026
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Thank You, Brian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was kept up to date about the…

I was kept up to date about the delivery service and expectations, which I appreciated. The parcel was shipped with DPD, which I also appreciate. It did arrive completely squished on one end with the box open, but I was more concerned about the crickets escaping into the drivers van than anything 🤣 Luckily, the contents were still sealed tightly, and the bugs in good nic. The box was clearly lablled to handle with care, but these things happen. Ghekos approve.

8 June 2026
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Thank You, Miranda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% buying again

100% buying again!
Delivery was very quick, bugs were very carefully packed and arrived with packaging to keep them safe inside the box.
Easy and cheap to buy, definitely recommend!

5 June 2026
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Thank You, Alice

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