Dappi Dappi Pet Store in Kobe

Reptiles and pets

Komal Khiani Jun 10, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>It seems unreal until it starts moving; so calm that they do not put it in a cage. </p>

<p>Yes, you can take this monitor lizard in your hands and it would sit there quietly without even moving. </p>

<p>As beautiful as it looks! Ever tried holding a large lizard in your hands?</p>

<p>A corn snake, non-venomous and generally harmless</p>

<p>If you like reptiles, you will love this place.</p>

<p>Pythons are the most common species bred in this store.</p>

<p>Non-venomous corn snake ready for its lunch</p>

Dappi Dappi Pet store, a 5-minute walk from Motomachi Station in Kobe, has been owned by Yoshimura-san for over 10 years; he has been into herpetology since he was a kid. This is one of the very few pet stores in Kobe which breeds snakes. They have a variety of species like non-venomous snakes (ball pythons, corn snakes), geckos, lizards, frogs, rats and rabbits.

If you love reptiles or are looking for a pet, this is the pet store you must visit. I have always been interested in reptiles, especially snakes, and I spent a really long and nice time with Yoshimura-san talking about the various species. He speaks very little English; however, his immense knowledge about reptiles will surely leave you amazed.

Komal Khiani @komal.khiani

A travelaholic and a photographer, I believe that travel broadens one's view towards the world. Experiencing other cultures, meeting new people from other communities and other countries, exploring new places is something that inspires me everyday.