A COWDENBEATH family has opened up their very own reptile and amphibian pet store on the High Street. 

Ryan and Nickie Devaney opened up the Reptile Hoose last month and so far the family run business has received a very warm welcome from both the Cowdenbeath and the herpetoculture community. 

"The community support has been overwhelming," Ryan said, "but I never doubted that because I know what the community is like here.

"I couldn't imagine it being better. I think people have been really nice, and welcoming and have really helped to push us forward and get our name out there. "

With a lifetime of passion and 10 years of previous experience in owning and running his own speciality reptile stores, Ryan decided to open up the store as he thought it would be a great work experience opportunity for his twin boys and daughter, Caleb, Ethan and Kaidy.

He continued: "We had decided on that and then a place became available so we kind of pulled the trigger on it quite quickly.  

"We kind of thought because we had past experience in the trade, we were able to get people together really quickly to help us out, so when the shop became available and it was ideal for us as a little family shop. We just snapped up the chance and went with it."

Now that they're up and running, the Devaney family, who breed or locally source all of their animals themselves, are focusing on educating everyone who comes into the Reptile Hoose. 

Ryan added: "Our actual shop is set up a bit like a living room, we’ve got seats so that people can sit down and have a chat.

"People aren't obliged to get anything, and we always educate people and send them away with our numbers and social media so we’re available.

"There's never a stupid question, we’d much rather be approached because a lot of it is easily rectified issues that are normal."

The Reptile Hoose stocks everything from Snakes, Arachnids, Chelonia, Lizards and Amphibians to Invertebrates, live foods, dry goods and frozen food. 

They also offer bespoke and personalised reptile adoption,  optional prebuilt hand-finished calibrated enclosures and one-to-one support and aftercare for both beginners and hobbyists. 

The store, located at 121 High Street in Cowdenbeath, is open every day, except Wednesday, from 11am to 6pm. For more information, follow The Reptile Hoose on Facebook or Instagram.