If you find yourself on the East Coast in the next few weeks, it sure isn’t short of reptile shows!
Northern Virginia Reptile Expo
Prince William County Fairgrounds
Manassas, Virginia
December 12
This show is held from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. It costs $7 for adults and $2 for children 2-6. There will be vendors and many different species of reptiles.
West Virginia Reptile Expo
VFW Post 9916
Morgantown, West Virginia
December 13
This show will be held from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. There will be vendors that sell live animals, feeders, supplies and cages. There will also be a raffle for a bearded dragon and enclosure at 3:00 PM. Admission is $5, but free for children under 6. Representatives from Rex’s Reptiles will be there to host the children’s activities.
Dixie Reptile Show
Hill University Center
Birmingham, Alabama
December 19
This show is held throughout the year, at the UAB Center/Great Hall. It is open to the public from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, and is $4 for children and $1 for children under 12. They have all sorts of reptiles and supplies on display and for sale.
All Maryland Reptile Show
Havre de Grace Community Center
Havre de Grace, Maryland
December 19
This show will be held from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. It costs $7 for adults, and $3 for children 2-6.
Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale
Harmar House
Cheswick, Pennsylvania
December 20
This show is going to happen from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. There will be vendors of all sorts displaying and selling red tails, leopard geckos, dart frogs, pythons, corn snakes, chameleons, bearded dragons, and frozen rodents to feed them! Venomous reptiles are allowed at this show, but they will be indicated. The show is $4 per person, and there will be food for sale.
Northern Berks Reptile Show
Greater Reading Expo Center
Reading, Pennsylvania
January 16
This show has been going on around Pennsylvania for 20 years, and trying out new locations. Because of growing popularity, it is moving to bigger, more climate-controlled spaces. The shows are held from 9:00 AM-5:30 PM. Admission is $8 for adults, but is free for children 5 and under. The vendors sell anything from lizards to boas, turtles to frogs and even some spiders.
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Lexington Reptile Expo
Lexington Convention Center-Heritage Ballroom
Lexington, Kentucky
January 24
This expo will be open from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Admission is $4.50, but you can get a family pack for 2 adults and 2 kids, 7-17, for $12.50. If you prove that you own a pet store, you can get in for free! They will have animals, products and frozen rodents for up to 50% off. They will display all sorts of reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects and more. This expo center also has some shops and fast food places available for your convenience.