Swell Reptiles Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I really wish I had checked the reviews before ordering, because this experience has been incredibly frustrating. I ordered a light for my gecko along with some food. The food arrived, but the lig... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swell really pulled it out of the bag. My order had not arrived by the due date and I was facing having a new tortoise but no home for it. When I called and explained the problem the guy (sorry... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Recently bought two swell paludariums and both came without any instructions how to install the drainage connections included of which there are some 20 parts Despite emailing more the. 5 times an... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service. Ordered my Viv 3 weeks ago, it arrived damaged 5 days later. After emailing and following up with phone calls as the response by email was days not hours, they arr... See more

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  1. Pet Store
  2. Reptile Store

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Swell Reptiles is one of the UK's leading retailers of reptile supplies, live foods and vivariums. We stock a huge range of products for reptiles, invertebrates and other exotic pets and cater for everyone from the newcomer to reptiles to the avid expert.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service

Swell Reptiles went out of their way to help me when an issue arose with the order. They absolutely looked after my needs. Their products and service are awesome.

January 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Star service

I was happy to receive help with choosing and ordering items. The person was very professional and willing to help.

January 23, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Theft

Literally horrendous. Ordered a tank for my crested gecko in November that wasn’t exactly cheap and it came a few weeks ago completely smashed, this responsibility does not lie with the courier. Over the last few weeks I have been ignored every time I have tried to email/ phone by the team that are responsible for resolving this matter. We need to realise that this is blatant theft and shouldn’t be disguised as anything but that, from orople that are loyally coming back to your company. As a seller there are laws and responsibilities.

December 2, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor poor poor service

Placed an order for locusts a week went by and nothing! have emailed - nothing! made a phone call - nothing! I'm unsubscribing after my 1st order

Poor poor poor service! Don't wast your money. Should have looked at the other reviews 1st

January 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam Company

I bought some frozen mice for my snake last week Wednesday. They dispatched it the same day without tracking information. It's now Tuesday the following week and I still haven't received it. I tried to order a refund but couldn't. I called customer service but the phone rang and rang with the same repetitive marketing message.
I want my money back!

Edit: It's now, 26th and haven't received a refund, also there doesn't seem to be a way to.

January 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

absolutely awful company

absolutely awful company. STAY AWAY!! ordered frozen rats a few months ago, they arrived rotting and defrosted- i contacted multiple times through email and phone number, and was completely ignored by staff. now, after giving them benefit of the doubt, i ordered some pond liner, ceramic fixtures and substrate. where is it? NOT AT MY HOUSE. AWFUL customer service, AWFUL quality items, AWFUL delivery, AWFUL company!! STAY AWAY.

January 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this company.

Ordered frozen next day delivery costing £10.
4 days later it’s still not here.
Do not use this company.
I will now have to do a CC charge back.

No customer service, no tracking details.

Suspected fraud.

January 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish next day delivery, charge you but don’t give you the service

I needed a thermostat for my skinks as my one stopped working, I went online on Friday and swell said if I order in the next 31 minutes it would be delivered Saturday if I paid express delivery, so this is the option I went for, well the item was not despatched until 11.50am on Saturday so I was not getting it that day, phone lines closed for the weekend, waiting to see if I get it Monday, shocking considering I paid extra, I would have driven to a shop on Saturday had I known it was not coming, but once you are in £160 you have to follow through, such a shame as they used to be the best online firm

January 10, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Smallest large locust I seen

Bought 'large' locusts and they're tiny and Would not even say that these are medium sized,contacted costumer support for them to make out it’s my fault and the sizes are shown these were defo small not large as there was about 30-35 in the box where as large u normally get 10-12,I see this is an ongoing problem,I won’t be using this company any as don’t seam to care.

January 8, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Communication and Postage

My original order was placed in December and dragged on for weeks with no proactive updates. I later found out one item was out of stock, yet instead of shipping the rest of the order, the entire thing was put on hold without my consent. Eventually I had no choice but to cancel.
I reordered on Monday and paid extra for next-day delivery. It is now Saturday and there has been no communication whatsoever and no sign of my order. Emails go unanswered, there is no weekend support, and customers are left completely in the dark.
Slow postage, no transparency, and a total lack of urgency or customer care. If you cannot meet advertised delivery times or manage stock properly, customers should be informed, not ignored. I will not be ordering again.

January 10, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 start kits for my corn snake…

Ordered 2 start kits for my corn snake and ball python, payment was approved by bank 1st time was my mistake for not putting the wright billing address. Along waiting five days for my money to go back in the following Friday I tried to order the same starter kits but changed my billing adress to the right one this time, payment declined again I changed everything I was told to by staff the first time, but hey ho I wouldn't recommend ordering of them because there staff are quite rude and ignorant

January 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

My order was processed very quickly and my order arrived safely today and was packaged well. I reached out and said thank you for the fast service and they were very helpful and took the time to read my message and reply. Would recommend 👌

January 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Leaving customers in the dark

I ordered a live food care kit for my locusts as I have a tree top frog I ordered it as a fast track delivery which I paid extra for it didn't turn up untill a week later ! Even the box it came in looked battered so I opened it and all the gel inside to hydrate the locusts is everywhere and there is 2 big cracks on the corners at the bottom ! 😡 I've tired to get a refund and it's literally impossible to get one I had to show proof and they said they will send an email which I still haven't received I've rang them and there is no answer so if anyone is looking at buying something to house live insects don't bother with this company so terrible and such poor quality the box to house the locusts is so flimsy

January 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I'd read the reviews before…

I wish I'd read the reviews before ordering from this company. I ordered a light which has not arrived and the courier reports they haven't even received it! No communication from Swell reptiles regarding the delay and no apology. I'm chasing a delivery that appears to have disappeared. In future I will buy from elsewhere and I'll be seeking a refund from Swell.

January 4, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Paid extra for next day delivery as I…

Paid extra for next day delivery as I needed a heat mat quickly and couldn’t find the size anywhere else, but delivery arrived 4 days later, which I couldn’t wait as I needed to keep the terrarium warm. so had to drive 2 hours to a store that sold the same heat mat, the tracking information for this item was none existent, spoke to customer service the girl was quite rude and unhelpful. My package arrived late with a damaged box and some of the items were hanging out of the box which I took photos of. I really should have read the reviews before I purchased items from this company, I won’t be doing it again. They offered me a 10% voucher of next purchase which I declined, i asked for my next day delivery charge for postage to be refunded and they only offered me a partial refund on my postage. Even though delivery would have been free as the amount I spent. Not helpful at all

December 31, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Clearly we have different opinions on sizing

Bought 'large' locusts and they're genuinely tiny and now being wasted as my Bearded Dragon won't touch them. Would not even consider these medium sized, it is frustrating when you buy a specific type/size and get the complete opposite.

December 30, 2025
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