CB Reptile, a Captive-Bred Reptile Program
The same family of businesses that includes our mini doodle program also includes a long-running reptile program. CB Reptile is a family-operated source of captive-bred reptiles and a reptile store that has worked with keepers since 1999. The “CB” in the name stands for captive bred. The animals come from known parent stock in a controlled setting, not from wild collection.
What the program offers
Based in Galloway, New Jersey, CB Reptile works with more than two dozen species. Keepers often come to the program for ball pythons in a wide range of morphs, along with corn snakes, leopard geckos, crested geckos, gargoyle geckos, panther and veiled chameleons, bearded dragons, skinks, tegus, frogs, and several tortoise and turtle species. A working animal biologist is on site, which is a point of pride for the program and a useful resource for new keepers who have questions about housing, heat, and diet.
Captive-bred animals matter for more than convenience. They are generally better understood as pets, are less of a conservation concern than wild-caught animals, and come with a clearer history. CB Reptile states that it does not work with wild-caught stock. Anyone new to reptiles should still prepare a proper enclosure before bringing an animal home and should read a species care guide rather than relying on a pet-store overview.
Ball pythons and everyday care
Ball pythons are one of the program’s best-known groups. They are a relatively manageable snake for keepers who are willing to provide secure hiding places, stable temperatures, and a simple, consistent feeding routine. Morphs can be striking, but appearance should not outrank the basics: a well-started animal, a correct enclosure, and a keeper who understands humidity and handling. The site also publishes habitat guidance so families can set up a home before the animal arrives.
The program serves keepers across the United States and includes written health terms, including a live-arrival and short-term health guarantee described on its own site. Confirm those terms, the species care needs, and the travel method directly with the reptile store before you commit. Care questions are welcome; a good keeper program expects them.
If you are comparing sources of captive-bred reptiles, ask whether the animal is captive bred, how it has been feeding, what enclosure it is in now, and who can help after it goes home. Those questions matter as much as the morph name on a ball python or the locale of a chameleon.
A different kind of companion
A ball python or a gecko is obviously not a mini goldendoodle. We share this page because some families in our wider community keep more than one kind of animal, and because each business in the group should be easy to find. Our program remains focused on mini goldendoodle and mini bernedoodle puppies. CB Reptile remains focused on captive-bred reptiles.
Visit Designer Mini Doodles when you want to learn about our puppy program, and visit CB Reptile when you want to learn about captive-bred reptiles from a team that has been doing that work for many years.