Reptile HQ *Pics*

[Grant vg]

Was visiting Chris, from Reptile HQ this week and snapped off a few pics of the new store.

You'll have to excuse the dim lighting pics, he was just closing up when i decided to snap a few and the UV lights were all turned off.

This is an outside pic of the temperature controlled room for all hatchlings and babies....

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/5dscn0315-med.jpg

This is a shot of part of the inside while doing some last minute cleaning....
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/5dscn0317-med.jpg

Again, lights were off, so kinda dark, but this is 1/2 of a wall which will be placed in a 50 foot temperature controlled room on the other side of the store. Ive been told thats its gonna be constructed of mostly glass from top to bottom, so it should be an interesting sight once finished.

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/5dscn0314-med.jpg

And heres just a few of the animals i took a liking too while ive been visiting often this month.
First time i got to handle adults of this species and they were great!


http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/5dscn0320-med.jpg
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/5dscn0321-med.jpg
I guess i should have taken the pics b/4 they were sprayed for the night, but u get the point...lol

and heres a frilled i also took a liking too, although he still wouldn't frill up for me, even with the funny faces i was making..
maybe they wern't so funny...heh.
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/5dscn0322-med.jpg

And heres just one of many tanks, which is housing a baby emerald.
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/5dscn0319-med.jpg

All in all i have been impressed with what his store has become.
Best of luck to you buddy!
And im there to help build that big room if ya need it.

Gvg

PS, Get that website up soon!

[Xetox]

I love it, that is my dream....I am hoping in five years I will be ready! Best of luck to ya!!! I love to see a good store opening up.

Are you only going to do CB ?

[makeajazznoise]

where is this store?

[chappy]

Looking good!

I believe the store is located at Keele and Rogers

[Grant vg]

the stores located in toronto, on rogers rd and keele st.

[Dom]

Very impressive set up Chris.. I am throrougly impressed .. Ill have to make sure to stop by next time I am in town.

[sSNAKESs.com]

wow, looks great chris!! Definatly like the temperature controled room, great idea :)

[asphyxia]

Very Impressive, well done Chris, and nice shots Grant

Best Regards
Brian

[marisa]

Wow. VERY nice place.

Marisa

[chas*e]

Killer set-up...see ya soon

[Matt]

very impressive!

[Dilshad]

I've known Chris for about 19 years now, so obviously I want to see him succeed, if only so he'll shut up about his store already ;) .

I've watched this shop go from an idea he'd throw around when we were on long drives to pick up some herp or other, to a reality in a very short time. He gets things done.

I know what he wants to do with Reptile Headquarters, I know what kind of knowledge he's bringing to the business, and I know that there hasn't been anything like it in this country.

It's not an overnight process; I've helped him scan plans and sent them off to carpenters and interior designers, this retail space is a work in progress and the best is yet to come, perhaps sooner than anyone thinks.

I don't expect you to take my word for it. These forums are great, but you can sing the praises of a store all you want, it doesn't prove anything.

So if you really want to see for yourself the kind of quality and care Chris is bringing to this industry, go see him at the store, ask him what's in the works, and then go back to watch it unfold. Anyone with a computer can dash off a message filled with biased, empty praise. I urge you to experience it for yourself, and then you'll really know.

After that new climate controlled room gets built, there are gonna be some incredible animals in there as he more than triples his present stock. Finally, I'm not gonna give away the secret 'cause I'll be shot, but he's got a project in the works that's gonna turn more than a few heads. :D

[marisa]

I am sure that these photos will make more people check it out in person....I know I will when I get a chance.

Marisa

[boa]

very impressive looks very organized and clean i hope to make it out there to check out your awesome displays best of luck to you and your new company.

[Just Me]

Can't wait to visit!! Looks great, Chris!!

[C.Marshell]

WOW Chris!..very neat CLEAN and orderly looking...now thats how it should be done!..GREAT job!

[Clownfishie]

Wow Chris, that looks awesome :) If I ever make it out to Toronto again, I'm definitely going to have to come in for a visit!! :)

[Linds]

Lookin good! :D I know I keep saying I'm gonna come visit ya...lol... one of these days I will make it up there! ;)

[Lisa]

Place looks sweet, what's parking like?

[ReptileHQ]

thanks for the kind words all...lots more work to be done on the store but it's coming along nicely

Website should be up by the end of the week, VG...get off my case lol

lots of parking...parking lot across the street or park on the street.

All in all the first 2 months have been pretty hectic...but what better than to have your own herp store...dream come true!

Hope to see you all soon :)

Chris

[eyespy]

Absolutely gorgeous. Could you build a room for me, Chris? The place is much nicer than my apartment. You'd make a good landlord and I know I'd like my neighbors. ;)