Introducing EEE: Tucson's Newest Reptile & Amphibian Center for Education & Retail

I'm excited to show you all what I've been doing the past year and a half! After getting out of the Air Force in 2013 with the goal to open up a different style of reptile and amphibian center in Tucson, AZ it's finally come to fruition.

I didn't want to just make another run-of-the-mill style pet shop. There are some amazing specialty stores throughout the United States but they are few and far between. I wanted to be the change I desired in the retail community focusing on free public education in schools and libraries, a variety of to-the-core products, diversity in species, as well as displaying different style housing options from tub style setups to complete living vivariums and everything in between. I want to attract long term customers, not impulse purchasers by having in depth conversations with future pet owners about the commitment these animals require and thrive on. We aim to continue providing essential hard to find products as well and as an ever expanding outlet of species. We carry everything from the most commonly kept reptiles and amphibians to the species seldom seen in our hobby.

Apart from our retail location we also have a private breeding facility that focuses on Ball Pythons, African Fat-Tailed Geckos, obscure Colubrids, and continued expansion of species. Our goal is education, catering to those just getting into the hobby to advanced hobbyists alike while never ceasing to advance our practices, goals, and learning.

Ever Evolving Exotics has now been open for around 4 months I can't wait to see where we are at after a year!

Thanks for reading,
Lee

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I wish you all the best, and congrats! it looks great.

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Very cool! congrats on the awesome looking place!
I live in Mesa and would love to take a trip down sometime with my girlfriend and check it out

I don't suppose you'll be opening a store in Northeast Ohio anytime soon? I would quit my current job in a heartbeat to come work with you.

Best of luck with your efforts from one USAF Vet to another :salute:

Crazy, I am PCSing in May to D-M from Europe. Perfect timing ,I will definitely be visiting your shop. I'm sure we will have some conversations. Good luck with your shop.


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I'm super excited to see this Lee, I remember us talking about your shop awhile back! Big congrats :) I'll definitely stop by when I'm in southern AZ! (Nemo is still doing awesome also)

Very cool, congrats!

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Wow!

I just signed up for this forum about 10 minutes ago, not due to my love of ball pythons (don't get me wrong, I dig snakes) but because I'm getting really into Pacman Frogs and I know there's a small but enthusiastic amphibian fans section.

Anyway, I happen to live in Tucson and will definately be needing plenty of goods in the future as I begin to build my frog empire.

I'm super excited about your store. I might even be interested in doing some volunteer work for you guys free of charge ( I'm out of work anyway) in exchange for some knowledge of frogs and their breeding and care.

Good luck guys. On our next day off me and my lady friend will come by and make a purchase.

What is your actual street address?

Also are you aware of a store called Reptile Specialists? I recently had a very positive experience with the guy who works the morning shift there, didn't catch his name, but they, like you, seem to be a more in depth, caring kind of shop.

Congrats and good luck. It looks awesome

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I don't suppose you'll be opening a store in Northeast Ohio anytime soon? I would quit my current job in a heartbeat to come work with you.

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Yeah, I'm up for a store here in Michigan too. We need more places like this in the Great Lakes region!!

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I wish you all the best, and congrats! it looks great.

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Thanks, Archimedes!

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Very cool! congrats on the awesome looking place!
I live in Mesa and would love to take a trip down sometime with my girlfriend and check it out

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That would be great to have you visit, I appreciate the kind words.

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I don't suppose you'll be opening a store in Northeast Ohio anytime soon? I would quit my current job in a heartbeat to come work with you.

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I'll be out next week to your area to open up what I'll be naming Ever Evolving Ohio, haha.

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Best of luck with your efforts from one USAF Vet to another :salute:

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Thanks for your service!

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Crazy, I am PCSing in May to D-M from Europe. Perfect timing ,I will definitely be visiting your shop. I'm sure we will have some conversations. Good luck with your shop.


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Great timing indeed! Introduce yourself when you get out here, it will be great to meet you.

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I'm super excited to see this Lee, I remember us talking about your shop awhile back! Big congrats :) I'll definitely stop by when I'm in southern AZ! (Nemo is still doing awesome also)

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Thanks a ton, I'm glad your Ghost is doing well. I always appreciate the updates. You'll definitely have to come down when you get a chance. We are planning on vending at all the future shows in the Phoenix area as well keep an eye out for us.

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Very cool, congrats!

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Thank you, Mike!

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Wow!

I just signed up for this forum about 10 minutes ago, not due to my love of ball pythons (don't get me wrong, I dig snakes) but because I'm getting really into Pacman Frogs and I know there's a small but enthusiastic amphibian fans section.

Anyway, I happen to live in Tucson and will definately be needing plenty of goods in the future as I begin to build my frog empire.

I'm super excited about your store. I might even be interested in doing some volunteer work for you guys free of charge ( I'm out of work anyway) in exchange for some knowledge of frogs and their breeding and care.

Good luck guys. On our next day off me and my lady friend will come by and make a purchase.

What is your actual street address?

Also are you aware of a store called Reptile Specialists? I recently had a very positive experience with the guy who works the morning shift there, didn't catch his name, but they, like you, seem to be a more in depth, caring kind of shop.

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You will definitely have to come check us out! We currently have a nice diversity in frogs right now. I will be more than happy to show you around. Tucson has a real passionate frog community, I think it's because it's so dry people want to have something a little more tropical, haha.

The shop is located on Grant rd just west of Swan.
4444 E Grant Rd. Suite 115
Tucson, AZ
520-326-0114

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Congrats and good luck. It looks awesome

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Thanks, BumbleB!

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Yeah, I'm up for a store here in Michigan too. We need more places like this in the Great Lakes region!!

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I will for sure have to do that for you! I will also make sure I always have False Water Cobras in stock to tempt you...muahahaha!

Just wanted to report in again!

We went by the other day to check out the shop. When we walked in I couldn't help but notice that it was VERY clean and looked great. Everything is well organized and space is used smartly.

The people working there were very knowledgable and approachable. We came with many questions and they answered them all, one by one, taking time to help us understand. They were patient and friendly.

They showed us around the store, and when we asked about their vivariums, they not only explained it to us, they showed us how all the layers of moss, charcoal and whatnot worked. When we expressed interest in the little dart frogs, they fed them some specially bred fruit flies, when they told us had no flight. We watched as these tiny guys hunted flies like a microscopic rainforest scene. Well, maybe not microscopic, but you get the idea.

They went above and beyond what customers would normally expect. They gave us good ideas for ways to make a cool Pacman frog vivarium without ACTUALLY allowing the destructive little frog to tear up the plants.

They even looked some stuff up online for us about painting with moss, and gave us some wax worms for our frog to sample. We found Pacman frog food for sale as well, and for cheap. I'm happy to say our frog have just gotten hungry enough today to eat some of each, and he seemed to like both of them, so we'll definately be back to buy both, plus more, because we're happy to do business with a great place like this.

We are thinking of buying this foam stuff which we could then put some cool plants like venus fly traps on. We'll be back, thanks to great customer service.

Thanks again for your help guys.