The Story Behind Las Vegas’ Wildest Reptile Store

In this episode of The Kauzum Effect, I sit down with Thomas — the owner of Scales ’N Tails, one of Las Vegas’ most popular reptile pet stores. We talk about how we first met, how he got into the reptile world, and his wild journey opening a business in the middle of COVID… and actually succeeding.Thomas breaks down how the shop started in 2021 and how he managed to thrive during a time when most businesses were struggling. We share some insane customer stories (including a relative of Fidel Castro), and talk about how social media has played a hand in growing his store. We also switch gears and dive into fatherhood — what it’s like raising two daughters while being an entrepreneur, and the mindset and business values he’s already teaching them at a young age.A mix of entrepreneurship, reptiles, family, wild stories, and honest conversation.If you like small business stories, exotic animals, or real talks with real people — this one’s for you.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro 02:22 Ice Breaker 03:42 Scales N Tails 07:40 Opening During A Pandemic… And Surviving 09:02 The Lizzard Missle Crisis 10:40 Working At Scales N Tails 13:58 Breeding Animals 16:50 Taking Away Their Kids 17:49 Reptile Horror Stories 18:50 A Good First Pet 22:28 Does it Bite??23:16 Promoting On Social Media 26:31 Multiple Stores 28:33 The Club From Thomas POV 30:00 The Reptile King 34:19 Owning A Business Help Socially 38:48 Kauzum At Scales N Tails 40:13 Being A Girl Dad 42:51 Teach Em Young 49:01 Thomas’s Words Of Wisdom 56:51 The REAL Final Question