News & Events: 2006
We aim to keep you up-dated with all the recent special offers, latest stock and Insect/Reptile events throughout the UK and Europe.
Monday, 4th December 2006
Last posting for Christmas
Make sure that you have your orders placed with plenty of time to spare for a guaranteed Christmas delivery. We do not want to disappoint any of our customers, but as you may be aware, this is a very busy time of year for us.
Sunday, 3rd December 2006
Newark Entomological Show
This year is coming to an end, so why not join us as the last entomological show of the year. This is taking place in Newark, Notts on Sunday 3rd December 2006.
Tuesday, 28th November 2006
Gift Certificates launched for Christmas
Launched just in time for Christmas 2006 the Exotic-Pets.co.uk Gift Certificates are now ready. This new system is quick and easy to use.
Thursday, 2nd November 2006
Same day hand delivery now available
With the temperatures slowly dropping to below freezing, it may be in your best interest to choose the same day hand deliver service that we provide here at Exotic-Pets.co.uk.
Thursday, 2nd November 2006
It's winter once again!
It’s only just turned winter and we are already feeling the affects of it. This week, the weather will be going as low as -9C in some parts of the UK.
Saturday, 7th October 2006
Exotic breeding stock ready for next year
During October and November we are planning on obtaining a number of different species of reptiles for breeding projects next year.
Wednesday, 6th September 2006
Our first batch of Columbian Rainbow Boas
Our first batch of Columbian Rainbow Boas were born on Thursday 24th August 2006 with more soon to follow.
Monday, 4th September 2006
Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin killed by Stingray!
Steve Irwin, best known as the Crocodile Hunter, has been killed while filming a documentary in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.
Sunday, 3rd September 2006
Nearly £800.00 in Exotic Pets referral points in one year? How?
Its been one year since we launched the new and improved Exotic-Pets.co.uk website. As our registered users will know, we have a referral system. This is how Philip B made it pay.
Friday, 1st September 2006
One year since we launched the new Exotic Pet website
It has been one year since we launched our new Exotic Pet website, we've had a busy year - a lot of interest and support.
Monday, 14th August 2006
Exotic Pets on BBC2 - Let Me Entertain You, with Brian Conely
Karen, our very own little star, volunteered to perform on BBC2 new talent show called Let Me Entertain You.
Tuesday, 25th July 2006
Delays on some orders
Although the warm weather we are currently having is great for our tan, this isn't always good for some of the orders we want to dispatch.
Tuesday, 18th July 2006
Emailing error now fixed
For approx. 1-2 months, we were not receiving all of our emails. We were unaware of this until we started receiving complaints.
Saturday, 1st July 2006
Our Common Boa has given birth
The female Common Boa Constrictor that we adopted/rescued last year, has given birth to 26 babies!
Wednesday, 7th June 2006
Mystery of the missing email
Have you sent us an email and still waiting for a reply? Read this article to find out what's been going on.
Tuesday, 6th June 2006
Newark Entomological Show - Sunday 18th June 2006
The summer Newark Entomological Show is fast approaching and shouldn't be missed if you want to purchase some extra creepy crawlies!
Friday, 2nd June 2006
Recent up-dates on site
This week, the Exotic Pets team has been working hard to provide you with a number of additional equipments for your pets enclosure, along with more species of livestock.
Wednesday, 3rd May 2006
Insect shows during May 2006
During May, there are two Insect Shows that Exotic Pets will be attending. There will be a number of live and pinned insects, along with dried goods.
Tuesday, 2nd May 2006
Our breeding group of Rainbow Boas
We have been preparing vivariums for the past few weeks for some breeding groups of Rainbow Boa species that we have just received.
Monday, 1st May 2006
New care sheets and species added
Over the past few weeks we have been working to provide some more care sheets and to add some more species of Exotic Pets for sale and photos.
Saturday, 15th April 2006
New breeding programs set up
The Exotic Pets team are always looking for new breeding projects to set up. We have decided to breed a few more species to offer more captive bred stock.
Monday, 10th April 2006
Royal Mail and TNT Price Increase
We have had a slight increase on our postage charges, but we still aim to keep these as low as possible.
Monday, 3rd April 2006
Amateur Entomologists Society show on Saturday 8th April
The AES (Amateur Entomologists'Society) have decided to hold an event here in the Midlands as well as the London show in October.
Sunday, 2nd April 2006
Kettering Entomological Fair on Sunday 2nd April
The Kettering Entomological Fair will be a big hit again this year with many traders selling a variety of inverts, equipments and foods.
Tuesday, 21st March 2006
The weather is still cold but we are catching up on delayed order
The weather so far this year, has been extremely cold and nasty. It's now starting to warm, so we are slowly catching up on the large back log of orders.
Wednesday, 1st March 2006
Please re-contact us with recent emails
If you have contacted us via email this week, you may have to resend this due to some emails becoming lost.
Wednesday, 1st March 2006
Praying Mantids soon to be back in stock!
Many of our customers have been asking when we will have some Praying Mantids back in stock. We have nymphs and Ootheca due in March.
Wednesday, 22nd February 2006
More delays due to cold weather
Again it’s turned cold, here in the midlands it’s just been snowing!
Monday, 13th February 2006
My Account problems - wrong date of birth
Not only do we sell bugs, it seems we have one in our registration form.
Thursday, 9th February 2006
The nights are still cold - delays on orders
If you are waiting for an order to be dispatched, please read on, as this will concern you...
Friday, 3rd February 2006
Exotic pet starter kits available
You have been looking at buying a species of Exotic Pet, but are not sure of all the equipment that is required. Look no further, we have put together a number of the best selling species now complete with a full set-up.
Friday, 27th January 2006
Delays on orders due to the cold weather again!
The weather is extremely cold and it's not going to warm up for another week - so the weather report says. If you have ordered livestock or foods, please read on...
Monday, 23rd January 2006
New Care Sheets and Photos added
We have taken the time to write four new care sheets and extra photos of eight species of Exotic Pets. These range from the horrible looking Trap Door Spiders to the attractive Mexican Red Knee Tarantulas.
Friday, 20th January 2006
New TNT delivery areas and costs
If you live in Northern Ireland, an Offshore or Channel Island you can now place an order with Exotic Pets for a TNT delivery.
Sunday, 1st January 2006
January Sale on livestock
For January only, we have reduced our prices on all livestock that we currently have on site. Be quick to pick up a great saving on listed items!
