Scales Tails - Aquatics Emporium & Pet Store LLC - Joplin, Missouri

Megan W.

If you're looking for the best place in Joplin to find animals and supplies, look no further than Scales n Tails! This local mom-and-pop shop is hands down the best when it comes to reptiles and exotic pets. The owners truly go above and beyond to care for their animals and ensure they are in the best possible condition before they go home with a new owner.

The selection of reptiles here is unmatched – it's hard to imagine a better collection anywhere! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced reptile enthusiast, you’ll find exactly what you need. Their stock includes everything from reptiles to amphibians, and each animal looks well-cared-for and healthy.

What really sets this place apart is the genuine love and care the owners put into everything they do. They make sure you’re fully informed and prepared, whether it’s about the needs of the animals or the supplies you’ll need to create the best environment for them. The customer service is fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure you and your pets are happy.

Support your local businesses and head to Scales n Tails in Joplin for all your pet and reptile needs. You won’t find a better place to go!

Hellx D.

Bought a snake from this place. Had mites… funny enough right after buying this snake, I went to pet smart and the employee after finding out where I got him. He told me to keep an eye out for mites. The snake is fine now mite free but pretty disappointing after spending $100 for a snake I could have gotten at another store for $50 had mites. Also they TAX u so hard. Got 1 snake for the price of 2. It’s fine tho just felt bad for the little guy. Love the snake tho. Will never come back.

Brittany C.

This is a locally owned business. They are always trying to make improvements for customer flow and animal housing. They have the best animal food available. Since we found them this is the only place we've bought live mice/rats, crickets, and other repile snacks. We've bought multiple animals from here and always had great experiences

Madison D.

The ladies and volunteers that run it are amazing! All my fish are beautiful, flared, colorful, and very healthy. All my plant life I’ve bought are still alive months later. Love this place.

Bambi B.

Derrick, the is very nice. The prices are very reasonable. If they do not have something in stock he will order it for you. Great place to get your feeder mice for your snakes, everyone should come check it out.

Nick M.

Went in to ask about adopting a tortoise and was met by an incredibly rude woman who barked at us that it is illegal to own an African tortoise in the state of Missouri. Who talks to a customer that way who comes in looking to buy from your business? She is NOT correct either!!!! I would highly recommend finding somewhere else for your animal needs. Plenty of great local businesses who will treat you with courtesy and respect.

Alice D.

We had a great experience here, enough to make us drive the hour and a half to them to buy supplies for our reptiles. They’ve spent a lot of time giving us advice and answering our questions even though we’ve only made very small purchases. The enclosures have always been clean and all the animals look well cared for. I think a lot of people go in and forget that these animals are for sale, the enclosures they’re in are not meant to be permanent. Still though, the animals are cared for and have everything they need in the mean time. Definitely recommend this place if you’re looking to buy reptiles (they have a great variety of ball pythons especially), or just needing reptiles or fish supplies/food.

Trenton C.

3 days ago I bought a baby savanna monitor from this place. They have a good selection of creatures but this place isn’t clean, organized or functioning properly. The tanks weren’t labeled right the Savannah monitor I bought had no light in the tank and when I got it home it was acting strange it wouldn’t eat it wouldn’t drink so I took it to a reptile shop in Springfield and they discovered a injury on the stomach of the lizard and my lizard they said is pretty much rotting from the inside out sadly my lizard most likely will die I got medicine for him now but be aware of the conditions of this shop and the conditions of the stuff your buying. The staff if very nice but that’s about all the good things I have to say