What reptile insurance policies do we offer?
Please note that if you'd like to insure your tortoise, we offer a range of tortoise specific policies. Find out more about our tortoise insurance
Premier
- Vet fee cover for accidental injury or illness up to £1,000 per policy period
- Death cover from an accident, illness or injury
- Theft, fire and weather perils cover
Essential
- Vet fee cover for accidental injury or illness up to £1,000 per policy period
Basic
- Death cover from an accident, illness or injury
- Theft, fire and weather perils cover
More than one reptile? You can insure up to three pets on one policy.
Alternatively you can call us on 0345 982 5505.
Why should I insure my reptile?
Reptile care can be both challenging and rewarding. Ensuring the best possible husbandry can take a lot of time – and you love your pet, so it’s worth it. Helping your reptile to remain happy and healthy is your top priority, and you enjoy it.
However, like us, pets can become poorly. This can lead to worry and financial strain if vet treatment is required. Planning ahead can be crucial.
Insurance is a responsible way of planning ahead for unexpected vet bills. And once set up, you can just get on with caring for your pet. Your pet insurance is there - ready in case you need it.
How much does reptile insurance cost?
Premiums can start from around £4 a month over 10 months, depending on the cover level you choose and the value of your pet.
What kind of claims do we receive?
Claims paid during 2016 have included:
- £374 for a Leopard Gecko with impaction
- £434 for a Bearded Dragon suffering with parasites and requiring a tail amputation
- £368 for a Bearded Dragon suffering with stomatitis
- £684 for a Tegu that ate bark substrate
- £796 for a Python with anorexia
Alternatively you can call us on 0345 982 5505.
Why ExoticDirect?
- We've been insuring exotic pets since 1996 - meaning that we have many years of experience when it comes to understanding the problems you may face as a pet owner
- 93% of our customers renew their policies with us - demonstrating our commitment to customer service.
- As a small team we can offer you a more personalised experience. We don't believe in large call centres, where you may not speak to the same person more than once.
- We aim to process claims within 5 working days, offering you that extra peace of mind
- We offer a (0% APR) Direct Debit scheme, meaning you can spread payments easily over 10 monthly installments.
What our customers say
Jayne and her black and white Tegu, Tyson.
“I recently made a claim for my black and white Tegu, Tyson. He had scar tissue in his eye which was causing problems. The situation was very concerning, and required veterinary treatment. My experience with ExoticDirect was very good. The claims process was quick and easy, and I would recommend them, which I have already done!”
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