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J & T Reptiles and Exotics AKA Snakecollector (John Anderson) (www.reptilesandexotic.com)

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Overall rating
4.77 star(s) 22 ratings
Quality
4.82 star(s)
Variety
4.86 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Purchase Date
2018-02-24
Transaction Type
Sale
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Beautiful selection of Ts at the expo I attended. My aphonopelma chalcodes is a healthy little girl and was exactly what I was looking for! Great quality, Ts are well taken care of. I saw them in person, and they know what they’re doing. Highly recommend!!!
Purchase Date
2017-11-15
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Great customer service
Cons
  • None
John provided me with some of the best customer service ever. I am so impressed! He has a customer for life.
Purchase Date
2017-07-05
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Great communication Great packaging Great prices!
Cons
  • Zero
I bought two wild caught P. cancerides from John. I asked him to select a male and female for future breeding to which he gladly agreed and definitely provided! The cancerides arrives healthy and bold as ever thanks to the amazing packaging job. Look forward to doing business again!
Purchase Date
2017-03-06
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Selection Communication Packaging Price
This is my first purchase from J&T Reptiles and Exotics.

I purchased a A.Seemanni 4+" female. Inquired via e-mail on a Friday night and arrived on a Thursday afternoon. Communication was excellent: clear and timely.

Price and shipping was very reasonable. Received a freebie g.porteri sling. The packaging was excellent and the T's arrived in great condition, look healthy and are active.

I would buy again from J&T. Two thumbs up!
Purchase Date
2017-02-22
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Excellent packaging, my T was nice and warm even though it was quite cold out.
Cons
  • None
Thanks again, quick delivery, the T was packed very well. Great communication.
Will readily do business again!!
Thanks
,myles
Purchase Date
2016-12-09
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • John and Tracy are amazing people to work with! Both have a great sence of humor and there animals are fat ,feisty and beautiful!
Cons
  • None
This is my second transaction with these guys and both went as smooth as one could ask..

Communication was perfect! They answered every question I asked and It's very clear they are passionate and knowledgeable about the species they offer and aren't just another seller in it for the money.
There timing is impeccable! We live close to each other so we meet in person and both times they where there before I was and I'm always early!

Every T that I have purchased from them is thriving!

Tracy's memory is terrible when she is tired ;) However Johns is amazing and the only thing better is his generosity.. I had asked ( and then totally forgotten) if he had any spare roaches so that I could add new blood to my colony ( I was looking for 3-4) he brought me atleast 20 adult males and females! When I asked how much he wouldn't take a cent.. Thanks again bro!

If you get the privilege to do business with these guys don't miss out on the opportunity because Arachnid people like them are very rare!

Thanks again guys see you soon!
Purchase Date
2016-11-25
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Insanely nice packaging, great communication and prompt shipping.
Cons
  • Couldn't sleep very well the night before delivery due to excitement.
A++ transaction! Absolutely phenomenal packaging job. Ts vials were packed tightly in a cushioned box with a cotton-like material and had a heat pack too! The weather in San Francisco this time of year drops to the low 50s to high 40s, so the heat pack was definitely a great call. Communication was great and shipping was prompt and on time. Couldn't be more satisfied.
Purchase Date
2016-09-20
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Fast communication. Healthy Ts easy to work with.
Cons
  • none
John does a great all-round job. Communication is fast and he gets the job done quickly and efficiently. Packing is A+ all of the T arrived active and unharmed.
snakecollector
snakecollector
Thank you!
Purchase Date
2016-09-14
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Communication, packaging, and beautiful tarantula!
Beautiful tarantula that's a total sweetheart! John was awesome and threw in a freebie so my son would also have a tarantula to add to his collection! Great packaging, although, I think a teddy bear was murdered for the superb job lol.
snakecollector
snakecollector
Thank you! No teddy bears were injured in the making of this package. The fill was pre-teddy bear LOL. :D
Purchase Date
2016-07-18
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • *Excellent communication *Secure and fastest shipping *5 star hospitality and welcoming
Cons
  • NONE!
I am new to the boards but have made various purchases from invertebrate dealers in the past. I placed my order with @snakecollector - John- for a Singapore Blue and couldn't be more pleased with the experience. The quality and responsiveness of the T is excellent. John also welcomed me to the board by having another small friend accompany my parcel. Shipping was neat, organized, cooled and well... Perfect. The entire experience has now made me feel part of the community. I really appreciate the highest tier service his establishment provided. I will prioritize his service when growing my collection. You should do the same.
snakecollector
snakecollector
Thank you very much! You are a great buyer :)
Purchase Date
2016-06-19
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • SUPER communication, easy to work with, healthy spiders, great packaging
Bought three spiders from John and couldn't be happier. He was incredibly patient and prompt with our communications and is extremely easy to work with. Will not hesitate to do business again with him in the future.
Purchase Date
2016-07-10
Transaction Type
Trade
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Great packing and great deals
Cons
  • None
Made a trade trade and the packaging was just great. Everything was done perfectly and my T made it to me in great shape. Healthy and moving, looks great. Would gladly buy or trade with him again. Also he seems like a really nice guy and he communicates very well
Purchase Date
2016-07-01
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Everything.
Cons
  • Nothing.
I bought a sub-adult female A. metallica and a P. cancerides sling from John who is extremely pleasant and responsive. He was quick to answer questions and accept some changes to my order, sent the Ts out promptly, and provided the best packaging job of any of the dealers I have purchased from. J & T's has an excellent selection of spiders at very good prices - mine arrived healthy and active - am totally happy with this purchase.
Purchase Date
2016-06-04
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • The whole transaction The Ts look great Top notch packing job Very nicely priced
Cons
  • None at all
I have made a couple of purchases from John and I highly recommend him . The Ts I've gotten from him are always
big and healthy . He is very quick to respond to questions and keeps you up to date throughout the entire transaction . He does an absolute pro quality packing job . I would have no problem buying from him again .
Purchase Date
2016-06-22
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Great packaging, Healthy T's, Surprise Freebie, Flexible with shipping
I ordered a female Grammostola sp. concepcion from John for a great price. He was flexible with shipping dates and was great at responding to my messages. The tarantula came healthy and in great packaging. John also gave me a surprise freebie P. Irminia sling. Would highly recommend!
Purchase Date
2016-06-27
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
1.00 star(s)
Variety
3.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
No
Pros
  • None
Cons
  • Wrong species
Nice guy,wrong species. Total order was $40

$25 scorpion
$15 shipping

Once i stated my concerns about it being the wrong species. He posted a picture here on arachnoboard to get it identified. A knowledgeable breeder informed him that was indeed a B.gigas. Not a B.jacksoni.

His offer to me was for me to ship it back and he would refund me the $25. That means i would i have spent $30 on shipping and he gets the specimen back. Everyone makes mistakes, as dealer its up to you to take care of the mistakes. Im now stuck with already mature female B.gigas that i will need to buy a male for. And more importantly im still in need of the correct species that i origonally tried to purchase.

Anywho, this is a small money transcation and entirely not worth all this effort. But my money is short and it just got a little bit shorter.
snakecollector
snakecollector
You have not even received her and are already rating? Wow, I offered for you to return her, I only posted the pics for id to help with this, I offered for you to return her. I showed you pictures BEFORE you bought yet you waited until after she shipped to voice concerns.
Purchase Date
2016-06-23
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Beautiful specimens Sent pictures Flexible shipping dates Excellent packing
What a great seller! I sent a message asking about certain animals and received not only a prompt reply, but pictures! Lots of pictures! He offered fair pricing for exciting new stock and answered my myriad questions with patience. I added to my order a few times and had a special shipping request, which was accommodated. When the shipping cost ended up being less than expected, the seller threw in an additional sling to make up for the price difference. Thank you for being an honest guy as well as for carrying nice stock!
Purchase Date
2016-06-20
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Very quick to respond to msgs. Great communication. Great packaging.
Cons
  • None
Bought a MM P. Irminia. He arrived safe and sound as i knew he would. John is awesome to deal with. Fast responses to msgs. Would highly recommend and would definitely deal with again.
Purchase Date
2016-04-12
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • Great seller!
Cons
  • None!
Positive review for John and his wife, both have been very helpful and as usual spiders come in healthy. Packaging was great, communication was awesome. Always a pleasure to do business with John and his wife. Thank you both for looking out for some T's for me much appreciated!
Purchase Date
2016-03-01
Transaction Type
Purchase
Quality
5.00 star(s)
Variety
5.00 star(s)
Communication
5.00 star(s)
Packaging
5.00 star(s)
Price
5.00 star(s)
Would you purchase from again?
Yes
Pros
  • amazing slings
these were all shipped with excellent care. i recieved them on time and were amazing. beautiful colors and were all in top health. even got a free LP. .simply awesome. will do business again.
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