About Scales and Shells
Hi, and welcome to Scales & Shells — I’m Michelle
My love for reptiles started when I was very young, and that curiosity quickly turned into a lifelong passion. That passion is what led me to create Scales & Shells, a place where animals always come first.
I’m proud to be one of only a small number of fully licensed private breeders in the UK, and I hold a 5★ Higher Standards licence. Everything I do is built around providing the very best care possible, with a strong focus on natural, ethical breeding and husbandry. No corners are cut, and no expense is spared when it comes to the health and wellbeing of the animals in my care.
All of my adult animals are pets first and breeders second. I very rarely sell adults, as it has taken many years to carefully source exceptional-quality animals as babies and raise them to adulthood. Every step from correct housing and diet to long-term care is done properly and thoughtfully.
When an animal leaves Scales & Shells, it doesn’t leave my support behind. I take the time to guide all new owners through correct setup, husbandry, and feeding, and every animal comes with lifetime aftercare, no matter how much time has passed. I’m always here to help.
I’m also incredibly proud to be the home of the Crested Gecko “Butterscotch Highlighter” line, which is exclusively available from Scales & Shells.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about us and for supporting ethical, passionate reptile breeding.
Meet The Event Crew!
Luna
Meet Luna!
She is our Leopard Gecko!
Fun Fact: Luna has fat stores in her tail, they are able vital if food and water is hard to find. Similar to how a camel hump works!
Marshmellow
Meet Marshmallow!
She is a Crested Gecko.
Fun Fact: They curl their toes upwards when they are on surface they dont want to stick to!
Hank
Say hi to Hank!
He is a Ball Python.
Fun Fact: He has heat pits (called Jacobson's) in his top lip. These work as a heat sensor to detect his prey!
Dorreen
This little one is Doreen!
The Spurthigh Tortoise.
Fun Fact: She has a shell made from Keratin, the same as our hair and nails!
Bruce
Meet Bruce!
He is a Panther Chameleon.
Fun Fact: He has mitten feet, meaning his toes to enable him to better grip branches in very tall trees!
Gerald
This cheeky one is Gerald!
He is a Bearded Dragon.
Fun Fact: He has a third eye! Although there is no eyeball, it acts as a sensor to detect predators.