Scaly Tails RVA

05/09/2026

Such a fun event I got to attend this evening in celebration of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday!🥳🌊🌿🌎

04/22/2026

Let’s see if we can reach 3k for year 3😍

💚🩷IT’S BEEN AWHILE🩷💚
& there are so many new faces here!

Also, we’re soooo close to 2,000 followers! Wanna help us reach that goal? Follow these easy steps pictured below!!🤩

It takes 20 seconds & means the world to a small business owner such as myself. You never know who has been in search of such a business/ experience like this, so by inviting them to our page.. you may be helping us AND them!🤗

Even sharing this post goes a LONG way!
So thank you🫶🏻🐍🦎🐢

03/23/2026

Whether you choose to hold, touch, snuggle or admire them from a distance, it is guaranteed that you will be moved by these amazing creatures in some way! Have questions about booking a birthday party or having us come out to visit a summer camp, school, or nursing home? Email us today at [email protected]🐍🦎🐢

02/20/2026

Many of you may not know but Scaly Tails is a one woman band. It’s just me. Also, I do have a rather large family of 6 & while in the last three years I’ve never had to cancel due to illness; these germs got us good over the last week & a half. I did have to make the tough call to go ahead & cancel 3 events for this coming weekend due to being stuck in bed & for that I’m so sorry! Please know I do what I can to ensure I never have to cancel on anyone. I love what I do & not being able to show up for you all devastates me. If you had plans to see us at Cross Creek this weekend, we will be back end of March & early April!

Stay well everyone & I hope to see you all soon!!🫶🏻

02/03/2026

Haven’t posted in WAY TOO LONG… but we’re still here! — apparently there’s this trend going around where you ask ChatGPT to create a caricature of you at your job based off what it knows about you & other than the snake looking more like an eclair.. it nailed it🥹 — Anyways, I hope everyone’s first month of 2026 has been amazing (despite the 4 weeks feeling more like 10🤪). Currently we are booking into March for birthdays & summer visits are already filling up quickly!!🩷

11/11/2025

What people think I do for Scaly Tails: take my pets to schools, parties, & events to talk about them & let people touch / hold them.

What I actually do for Scaly Tails: multiple daily salad feedings, handle bugs for feedings, thaw rodents for feedings, constant enclosure clean-outs & refreshing. Unexpected vet visits to sometimes include administering oral medicines, eye drops, shots, & more. Building enclosures & always trying to provide the best of the best for these amazing creatures. Building trust & bonds with the animals. On top of responding to emails, inquiries, & scheduling events (the clerical side of ST). 💚

Many people don’t realize this but 90% of our reptiles are animals that were people’s pets that they decided to re-home to us or asked that we take in. You would be surprised how many we have had to turn away just because we do not have the space although I hate to do it. With that said, there has been a time where I’ve crossed paths with someone who admired what I did & absolutely praised me for it & asked me to take in their pet due to them moving. I was very excited to do so, only for a year down the road this person to request the animal back. I let them know we had grown attached to this animal, & we’re honestly a bit confused as the pet was then demanded back. That’s a whole ‘nother story in & of itself, but it broke my heart. Also, it should be noted that many of the animals rehomed to us are of ages unknown. There are estimates & guesses but truly rare that we ever know their true age. (For example: it is clear Ricky is older than originally thought & his time with us is slowly coming to an end😭. Trust me when I say he’s been getting all the extra lovins)

So many people have no clue what goes on behind the scenes, but that’s why I wanted to share with you all just a snippet of what happens in the background🩷

On another note — I wanted to let everyone know we are currently booking into mid December for weekend parties. All other weekends leading up to that are booked. I also want to remind everyone that we do tend to book 4-5 weeks out so please keep that in mind. If you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us🩷💚

10/28/2025

Want to know one of the best feelings? When I’ve done a birthday party for a child & the following year they want me to come back🥹🥰 Three families over the course of just my 2 years in business have had me come or have booked to have me come back out AGAIN! It is the biggest compliment & makes me so happy that the child(ren) loved Scaly Tails enough to choose us over all the other fun birthday options there are! So this post is to say THANK YOU to those that have had us come out once, twice, or even more! Y’all are truly the best🩷💚 Check out this cutie holding Blanche his last two birthdays🫶🏻

10/03/2025

We have some exciting things planned for the month of October! We will be CHANGING HOURS on Fridays to close at 3:00 PM! With this change, you can now book parties on Friday evenings! On October 9th, we will have a firefighter visit and craft for Fire Prevention Day! On October 17th, we will have our very first Babies, Bagels, Brews & Bookworms for open play, a book exchange, Mama craft and more! We are so excited to welcome Scaly Tails RVA for TWO events this month on October 24th for dinner and October 30th for lunch! We will have a costume party, where your kids will learn about some reptile friends, as well as, get to hold them too! We will also have pizza for lunch/ dinner! More information will be coming soon on how to sign up! Spots are LIMITED for these events, so turn on notifications! We will be finishing out the month with a craft and free treat when you come dressed in your costume on Halloween!

Throughout the month, we will continue to have Toddles & Tunes on Mondays 10-10:45. On Wednesdays, we will have Once Upon a Craft at 10:00 for our art class and will read a coordinating story! You will sign up for the classes and open play on our website!

Book Open Play: https://toddlingaround.com/products/open-play-ages-0-5?

Reserve Toddles & Tunes: https://toddlingaround.com/products/toddles-and-tunes-6-months-4-yrs-old-mondays-10-10-45-am-4-15-5-20

09/29/2025

This little guy snuck into my kids school over the weekend and found himself in a sticky situation. The teachers discovered him as they arrived this morning & contacted me to go help out! Happy to report that he has been successfully removed from the double sided tape & safely returned to the outdoors🥰

08/20/2025

Please feel free to email us at any time with questions, inquiries, & more! [email protected] 🐢🦎🐍