snakesalive
Suffolk Reptile Boarding
Comfort, Care, and Expertise: Leave Your Reptiles in Safe Hands
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Looking for trusted reptile boarding in Suffolk? Based in Ipswich, snakes alive has been providing professional reptile boarding since 2008. Whether you need care for your reptile while on holiday, moving house, or simply need a break, our experienced team is here to help.
Our purpose-built animal room offers secure, high-supervision boarding—unlike many facilities, your pet is never left unmonitored after hours. Each enclosure is meticulously maintained, tailored to your reptile’s specific needs, and checked daily for welfare and hygiene.
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​Snakes, Lizards and Tortoises
We have a variety of sized enclosures, all equipped with individual thermostats, to enable us to care for a variety of different species. We even have outdoor runs for tortoises.
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Spiders, Amphibians and Mini-Beasts
We can provide enclosures for spiders, frogs, toads and other mini-beasts upon request but you are welcome to bring your own. These will all be kept in a suitably heated space and monitored daily.
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Boarding starts at just £7.00 per animal, per day. All animals are housed individually for safety and comfort unless your pets normally share an enclosure. With our Animal Activities Licence (AAL*) and over 30 years of experience, you can trust snakes alive for expert, personalised reptile care in Suffolk. And as much as we love all animals we do not board cats, dogs, rodents, or birds.
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*Due to our recent relocation we are currently on pause until we obtain our new Animal Activities Licence. Please watch this space for updates or reach out to us directly for more information.
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Additional fee services
Collection and drop-off
We know that preparing for travel can be a hectic and stressful time, especially when you have beloved reptiles or exotic pets to consider. That’s why we offer a convenient animal transport service, taking the hassle out of getting your pets to and from our boarding facility. With years of experience safely transporting our own animals to educational events and parties across the South East and beyond, we understand exactly what it takes to ensure a smooth, comfortable journey for your pet.​
Home visiting service
We understand that some pets, such as fish or larger reptiles, may not be easily transported to our boarding facility. Whether you have multiple animals or pets with special needs that make relocation impractical, we offer a convenient home visiting service to ensure your exotic companions receive the care they deserve right in the comfort of their own environment.