At The Dog Walker Leicester, we understand that exotic pets need more than just basic care – they require specialist knowledge and attention to thrive. Whether you own reptiles, amphibians, or other exotic animals, our exotic pet care visits in Leicester provide a reliable, stress-free alternative to boarding, ensuring your pets are cared for in the comfort and security of their own home.

Why Exotic Pets Need Specialist Care

Reptiles, amphibians, and exotic pets often rely on specific routines, environments, and diets. Moving them to a boarding facility or leaving them with someone inexperienced can disrupt their habitat, cause stress, and even impact their health. Exotic pets are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature, humidity, and handling – making experienced care at home the safest option.

Trained by Hexotics – Leicester’s Reptile Experts

Unlike many pet sitters, we have been trained by Hexotics, a respected reptile breeder in Leicester, giving us hands-on expertise in caring for snakes, lizards, geckos, tortoises, and more. This specialist training means we can confidently:

• Monitor enclosures for correct temperature and humidity
• Handle feeding routines and special diets
• Safely clean enclosures or spot-clean as required
• Provide gentle interaction where suitable
• Ensure your exotic pet’s environment remains stable and stress-free

The Benefits of Home Exotic Pet Care

By choosing our in-home exotic pet visits, your animals stay in the environment they know best. This ensures:

• Less stress: No moving tanks, vivarium's, or enclosures.
• Stable environment: Heating, lighting, and humidity remain consistent.
• Specialist knowledge: Care delivered by someone trained with Hexotics.
• Peace of mind: Regular updates so you know your pet is safe and well.
• Home security: Your property benefits from daily visits while you’re away.

Peace of Mind for Exotic Pet Owners

Our exotic pet care service in Leicester covers:

• Abbey Lane
• Beaumont Leys
• Westcotes
• Western Park
• New Parks
• Glenfield
• Mowmacre
• Stocking Farm
• Thurcaston Park

Extended Areas for Exotic Pet Care Visits

For exotic pet care visits, we may be able to cover a larger area outside of the locations listed above. If you’re unsure whether we can reach you, please contact us to discuss availability.

An additional mileage charge of 45p per mile will apply for visits outside of our current areas covered.

With professional training and a passion for animals, we’ll ensure your reptiles and exotic pets are kept healthy, safe, and stress-free while you’re away.

For expert, reliable exotic pet care visits in Leicester, contact The Dog Walker Leicester today.

We tailor visits to your pets. For reptiles, this may include checking heat and UV lighting, monitoring temperature and humidity levels, refreshing water bowls, feeding live or prepared food according to their diet, and spot-cleaning enclosures where needed. For lizards, snakes, tortoises, or amphibians, we ensure their habitat remains stable, safe, and comfortable, while following their usual feeding and care routines.