• BigAppleHerp

BigAppleHerp

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BigAppleHerp has a rating of 2.2 stars from 96 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. BigAppleHerp ranks 413th among Pet Supply sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Love my new leopard gecko from Big Apple Herp!”

Cori M.
4/11/21

I got my new leopard gecko almost two weeks ago from this company. My little guy is doing fabulous and I'm so thankful that he was well taken care of before I adopted him. Highly recommend for anyone considering an exotic reptile!

Top Critical Review

“HALF DEAD JACKSON CHAMELEON”

Steven B.
9/3/24

One star is one to many.This company makes any replacement of a lizard that arrived half dead IMPOSSIBLE! BUYER BEWARE!

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Thumbnail of user tigerlillyd
Washington
1 review
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September 21st, 2020

Well order my snake on Saturday night. And he was delivered on monday and received on Tuesday. Shipping was fast! And my snake was a little scared with the long flight since i live in Wa. And there in florida. My snake really tiny and has awsome patters. It looks like he had s skull on top of his head. I didn't received any info on the snake in the packaging. So i emailed the company they got back to me the next day, with all the question i wanted so helpful. I also am able to hold him without throwing to much of a fuss. Didn't bit me once. He rattle and hiss 2 time I help him till he calmed down. Stopped after that. He also has a very strong feeeding response. And bit the pinkies 5 time. He also is eating pre-killed. So makes it easy. Then ate it. And looked like he wanted more. Very happy with purchasing and would purchase again. Thanks guys for the awesome corn snake.

Thumbnail of user jamesd2809
Colorado
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July 26th, 2021
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Just bought an iguana from Big Apple Herps and couldn't be more pleased with them. Very fast shipping. Packaged great. I would recommend them to anyone. I will be ordering more from them. Thanks again

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Thumbnail of user loist71
New Mexico
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December 17th, 2020

Ordered a salfin dragon from Big Apple Reptiles. When I received it you could tell it wasn't going to make it. Reptile was super cold wasn't moving. It wouldn't eat it was pooping blood. I did inform them that the dragon was super cold when delivered. Within two days I did notify them, they stand behind their low quality Reptiles. They basically said oh well, you lost your 200.00 dollars. Poor customer service for sure. I will not order from them again. I advise others also. Ordered a blue iguana from them also. Wasn't healthy looking at all either. Think I'll be out 500.00 altogether. Go with a better quality reptile company is my advise. I believe they sent me a green iguana, instead of my blue notified them also. There goes that low quality again. Out 60.00 more dollars, wasted my money with this company. Good luck

Thumbnail of user roberts4816
Texas
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3 helpful votes
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April 13th, 2023
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I ordered an adult male European Pond Turtle that was confirmed via email to be available. I received an adult female today and took a photo of the cloaca / tail that is proximal to the plastron. Males have a distinctively larger, muscular tail with the cloaca closer to the distal third of the tail to facilitate mating. Despite the picture, they insisted it was a male and that their "guy with 22 years experience" says it is. "We appreciate your understanding the complexity that often goes with identifying the sex of many animals." Perhaps he thought the turtle identified as male. They also cited their proviso that "sexing" of turtles is not guaranteed. Well they advertised this as an adult male for sale. This "male" turtle is also gravid with eggs that can be palpated.

Update: The turtle in question was found dead in my pond 3 days after delivery. Cause is unknown. I dissected the turtle and found eggs and ovaries confirming the gender of the turtle.

Thumbnail of user edsonv6
Maine
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3 helpful votes
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September 15th, 2020

I just like to deal with honesty people! They answered my questions and send me a beautiful, healthy baby snake! Thank you! Now my other daughter wants one!

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California
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April 16th, 2021

Arrived healthy... placed in 20 gal terrarium. Was a bit shy at first but could find him/her investigating. Accepted a dusted cricket within the first day. Very happy with my purchase!

Thumbnail of user ml628
Kentucky
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December 21st, 2020

Ordered 4 turtles and A leopard gecko was at home at del. Time but 2 of the turtles was dead other 2 OK and the gecko is OK but when I let them know about the order the 2 dead turtles all they said it was sad paid 140 for order and they did not even ask or replace the ones that came in dead not very happy

Thumbnail of user jodib332
Florida
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March 28th, 2022

I wrote them when i recieved 2x bearded dragons one was tan and the other was black and sickly after 2cdays it died they won't even answer me I had just lost a 10yr bearded and they sent me something else to morn

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There wasn't even any wholes in the box the you taking a chance purchasing from a company that says it's been in business for probably is children and grand children running the place you can't stay in business that many years with the kind of service I got

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Thumbnail of user waic17
Pennsylvania
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December 30th, 2021

Ordered a carpet chameleon and Arrived Dead.

They missed shipping out the order as they promised TWISE.
I Picked up my order at the Fedex Hub and open it right away, box and heat pad were still warm, but Chameleon was totally dead with its tongue out. Contacted customer service and he told me Live guarantee Voided because my nighttime temperature is 3 degrees below their requirement.
I didn't aware of that otherwise I would never risk it.
Customer service said can only do a small partial refund which is $13.77 loss to them and I have to lose $114.90.

1) Box and heat pad were still warm, highly possible the chameleon was not healthy or have respiratory infection already so it was stressful and not suitable for transport.

2) If the DOA is because of a low temperature, It WOULD NOT happen if they ship it out on time in the first place. They missed shipping out Twice but take no responsibility for that.

I kindly asked and email the customer service, but
Customers have to eat most of the loss...

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Thumbnail of user nncc0004.1
Georgia
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May 24th, 2023

Snakes were delivered on time and very healthy and happy. They were alert and had amazing colors that are very unique. Every aspect of this company was on point.

Thumbnail of user melissam1909
Texas
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May 18th, 2021

The snake came very well packaged. He was active, very smooth & and shiny. He looks and feels healthy. He isn't as yellow or caramel colored as the pic though.

Thumbnail of user roberth3540
Ohio
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July 6th, 2021

My order arrived in great shape. My chameleons where nicer than expected and very healthy. They where friendly and knowledgeable and answered my questions promptly.

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Very good people that will take care of you

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Thumbnail of user jordyns14
Florida
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July 6th, 2021

I very highly Recommend! My little one came in perfect shape and is doing great after only being here for a short amount of time. Thank you BigAppleHerp!

Thumbnail of user jamespp
Alabama
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April 7th, 2021

James P. Parrish Jr. - *******@yahoo.com said:

I absolutely adore this scorpion. Quite an active scorpion. A definite buy! Thank you Big Apple Herps!

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Great site! I would recommend purchases from this company!

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Thumbnail of user christinab778
New Mexico
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September 15th, 2021

I received my new baby gecko very quickly and he/she seems happy and healthy! Their colors are even better than expected! Very happy with my purchase!

Thumbnail of user jamesw2391
Georgia
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2 helpful votes
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August 14th, 2020

I purchased Two tarantulas and the person who helped me was awesome, they hand picked the best ones because the colors were awesome and they ate the same day I got them. Bravo!

Thumbnail of user sv132
Florida
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August 30th, 2022
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I ordered two specific frogs a strawberry dart frog and tiger legs tree frog. They texted me to tell me they no longer had the tiger legs frog and that they could replace it with a different dart frog. I said ok. When they updated the order with the replacement on shopify I noticed they were replacing the STRAWBERRY frog, not the tiger legs. I never agreed to that. I asked them to cancel the order. They said no. I agreed to this. The guy argued with me for over an hour via text message. He kept sending screenshots of where I agreed to the substitution but it clearly shows I agreed to substitute the TIGER LEGS FROG with a green dart frog. I never agreed to substitute the STRAWBERRY FROG with a green dart frog. I told him I am refusing the order because this is not the frog I ordered and not the replacement I agreed to. He told me I would be killing the frogs if I didn't take them and he is very upset. Trying to guilt me into taking the frog I did not order. I asked him to please stop texting me multiple times but he continued. I am actually a little scared - he seems unhinged.

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Thumbnail of user lesleyl66
Arkansas
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July 2nd, 2021

Wonderful customer service. Wonderful packaging. My sons snake arrived happy and healthy. It's obvious they care about their reptiles! Thank you!

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Thumbnail of user courtneyw280
Ohio
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May 18th, 2021

Perfect and healthy baby arrived safely and packaged nicely. I am excited to make another purchase from Big Apple Herp soon

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Thumbnail of user ericae156
Illinois
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July 26th, 2021

Just got my baby and he is so far perfect. He has been eating right off the bat and appears healthy. Think of buying another soon! Ty

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Thumbnail of user dkniyooo
Texas
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November 15th, 2023

They sold me a sick snake and harassed me after I complained to them about it. I should have known the price was too good to be true.

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This company does not take accountability for their actions.

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Thumbnail of user victorias709
Idaho
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August 31st, 2021

Arrived healthy and in great shape. Super spunky and ready to go! Beautiful. Would Totally recommend Big Apple!

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Congo Emperior, Emperior Asian babies x6

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Thumbnail of user matthewg948
Ohio
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April 20th, 2021

We received out new addition to the family and he is stunning. Fast delivery and healthy. Happy to have him. Thank you Big Apple.

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Thumbnail of user allisond205
North Carolina
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November 15th, 2021

Got my Spiderball on time and safely she's absolutely stunning! They even checked the weather in my area to make sure she arrived without freezing

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Thumbnail of user tristanw58
Pennsylvania
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August 18th, 2022

I hate leaving bad review for companies because i legimately want to give people especially local businesses my money. Well lets just say i contacted this company due to their website stating that they had a buy 1 get 1 deal going on. I left a facebook message cause they stated they won't answer the phone due to high call volumes. They got back to me and who ever was on the other end was being a complete douche bag. Instead of explaining what the whole buy 1 get 1 meant on their site he/she took it upon theirselves to call me an idiot and that im stupid for thinking they would ever give a snake away because they would be losing hundreds of dollars. All they had to do was respond in a reasonable way and i wouldve been more than happy to do business. Now they keep blowing my facebook messenger up and telling me how much sales they did last year over 742%, well lets see covid shut the world down 2020, so i would assume your sales would be alot higher the next FY. I'm just gonna say i shouldve researched this company before even looking at their products. I would never give this company money for their $#*! customer service approach, they just want your money and don't care how they treat you.

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