Archive for 'Shop News'
How’s the new Realm of Reptiles coming along in Milton Keynes?
Posted on18. Oct, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
Well, we’ve had the keys for Realm of Reptiles Milton Keynes for nearly a week now, so what have we been doing so far? This shop opens on 12th November 2011, less than one month’s time! We’ve actually completed quite a lot of work in the shop already. Walls have been skimmed, windows cleaned, carpets [...]
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We’re recruiting, fancy working with reptiles?
Posted on25. Aug, 2011 by Lois Hook.
With the expansion of Northampton Reptile Centre, and the pending opening of our first Realm of Reptiles Franchise in Milton Keynes, it has never been busier here! We’re going to need more people! We will be looking to recruit both full-time and part time team members in Northampton and Milton Keynes in the near future. [...]
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Open weekend photos are ready to download now!
Posted on16. Jun, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
Thank you everybody who had their photo taken in front of the green screen at our recent open weekend. And a bigger thank you for your donation to Sam’s Species Reptile Rescue, you helped to raise a lot of money that will be used to take care of ill-treated and unwanted reptiles. Apologies for the [...]
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Have you heard our interview on the Reptile Living Room?
Posted on15. Jun, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
The Reptile Living Room Radio show is an internet based radio broadcast that interviews people working within the reptile industry for the enjoyment of it’s fast growing fan base. Recently, it was our turn to speak to John F. Taylor on his show. It was a late night interview, well it was for me anyway [...]
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Changing ALL of our Zoo Med UVB tubes is a big job! [video]
Posted on02. Jun, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
As a reptile keeper you’re already aware of the importance of giving your pet the right ultra violet lighting. But did you know that the light emitted from fluorescent tubes changes over time. That’s why you change your UVB tubes over your reptiles every six months, after that time the tubes are no longer effective. [...]
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First of the competition prizes announced for Open Weekend, 4-5th June
Posted on26. May, 2011 by Antony Hook.
Many of you have already confirmed you are attending the Northampton Reptile Centre open weekend via our Facebook event page. So I thought now is a good time to start announcing some of the prizes that will be up for grabs over the weekend. I will be gathering more prizes for my lucky dip game [...]
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Over 1300 price reductions on Reptile Centre website after price review
Posted on24. May, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
We recently completed our price review of all the products listed online at www.ReptileCentre.com. We constantly monitor prices to try and make sure you get the best deals and service. The Results? 1307 price reductions. 0 price increases. On average price reductions were around 40% on previous prices. There are also 200 new products set [...]
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Dates announced for Reptile Centre ‘Open Weekend’, put June 4-5th in your diary!
Posted on10. May, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
On June 4th AND June 5th 2011 we’ll be opening our doors and spilling out onto the street during our Northampton Reptile Centre open weekend 2011. Because this event has always attracted a lot of reptile keepers from around the country, we will have a marquee outside as well as the shop to make sure [...]
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Are you a VIP member at Northampton Reptile Centre yet?
Posted on27. Apr, 2011 by Sam Shapter.
For a while now we’ve been trying to think of a way of giving something back to you to say thank you for your support over the years. Last week we launched our reptile V.I.P membership rewards, and I just wanted to make sure you all know about it. Reptile V.I.P membership is our way [...]
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How to turn your Reptile Hobby into a Business, big NRC news.
Posted on14. Apr, 2011 by Lois Hook.
When my husband and I started Northampton Reptile Centre 16 years ago, it was the biggest decision of our life. The reptile hobby was relatively small back then, the equipment used was nothing like it is today and many of stores displayed miserable looking pets that were, in all honesty, not very well cared for. [...]
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Have you planned your livefood deliveries around the bank holidays?
Posted on14. Apr, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
There are lots of bank holidays this month! It’s great that so many people get time off work (not us though, we’re open) but our couriers and our postmen are not working, meaning there are certain days that you will not be able to receive your orders from us. The calendar below shows the upcoming [...]


