THE URBAN GECKO

Lori’s path to co-founder of The Urban Reptile was certainly very different from Craig’s. Lori grew up on a farm so, naturally, animals have always been a part of her daily life. While reptiles may not have been her original passion, Craig’s over-the-top enthusiasm for them was indeed contagious and her love for animals grew to encompass reptiles.
Not long after getting married and buying their first home, Craig and Lori decided to take the step that many herpers do, and they converted the basement of their home into a reptile breeding facility. In the early days, they had several smaller breeding projects in the works, from which they sold offspring to local pet stores. But as the internet started to take off, the pair decided that it was the perfect opportunity for them to take their business to the next level. After methodically building up a world-class breeding program of reptiles, they opened their first on-line store. From the very beginning, the pair gained a reputation for producing some outstanding reptiles. Today, they continually strive to produce some of the most exotic reptiles available.
With their once-spacious basement facility bursting at the seams, Craig and Lori decided to take a major step. They moved into a 4000 square foot dedicated reptile facility and by doing so, realized a long-held dream. The extra space has allowed them to not only expand their existing breeding projects but has also given them the opportunity to start new projects they had only dreamed of in the past. Although their business has grown, Craig and Lori have taken every measure to ensure that their focus and the great pride they have in the care of all their reptiles continues.
What started as a business shared by a couple has expanded to a team of seven. The pair feels very fortunate to be working with an amazing team of herpers who not only are the backbone of the company but always keep things fun and interesting! As committed entrepreneurs and the parents of two young children, Craig and Lori rarely have a quiet moment in their lives – but they wouldn’t have it any other way.