I got at least two more than what I ordered. This is common with Virginia if you are ordering multiple small critters. I've known of her business for maybe 30 years. She's reliable, genuine & just... See more
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Wonderful experience again, hats off to Virginia Cheeseman. Look no further everyone, trustworthy, fast, fantastic service and regular updates! Heat pad still warm, lovely little vinegaroon, sent more... See more
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Virginia clearly cares about what she does and i only buy my millipedes from her. she has a lot of stock of captive bred millipedes (my preference) and the fact she is able to breed so many species, w... See more
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I've known of Virginia through entomology shows for years, but never actually ordered direct from her. She kept up great communication. When the items arrived they ALL had little stickers on them gi... See more
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I am the original 'Bug Lady', breeding and supplying many types of creepy crawly pets. My little home business has now been going for over 40 years, in the last few years I have found myself being called the ‘Spider Lady’ more often than not. Trends are continually changing and arachnids are far more popular than they have ever been before. I have a bug room at the side of our house that is dedicated to keeping a multitude of creatures. Since moving out of London in 2003, my work is mainly postal, so many things have changed over the years. My first online store was set up in 2009 and in October 2012 my current online store went live, the photographs are larger and clearer, the information is more comprehensive and the online ordering is simpler and therefore easier to use. Even I find it hard to believe that I once sent out paper catalogues and waited for customers to post me their orders and cheques. I am still readily accessible by email and telephone and I strive to maintain my position as the most friendly and reliable bug supplier!
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21 Willow Close, Flackwell Heath, HP10 9LH, High Wycombe, United Kingdom
- virginia@virginiacheeseman.co.uk
- virginiacheeseman.co.uk
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you very much for your review Abbie, it is greatly appreciated.
Had a couple of orders now from…
Had a couple of orders now from Virginia, always spectacular service, and never had an issue with the orders!
April 7, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you very much for your super review Raf, it is greatly appreciated.
This purchase was great really well…
This purchase was great really well packaged. And all healthy delivery was prompt ,
April 7, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you very much for your review Gordon, it is greatly appreciated.
Well packed healthy animals as always
April 5, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated Bernard.
Absolutely fantastic service
Absolutely fantastic service
I purchased 2 scorpions from virginia and they're the best I've seen.
Very quick turnaround good prices and great communication 👍
Will be making more purchases in the near future
April 4, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thanks Jamie, what a lovely review.
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you for your review Christina, it is much appreciated.
Kept you informed of when she was…
Kept you informed of when she was delivering quick easy and a lovely specimen of a scorpion who is full of beans
March 20, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you very much for your review Ben, it is greatly appreciated.
Great feedback
Virginia was informative, friendly with a clear love for what she breeds.
March 17, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you very much Michelle, your review is greatly appreciated.
I got at least two more than what I…
I got at least two more than what I ordered. This is common with Virginia if you are ordering multiple small critters. I've known of her business for maybe 30 years. She's reliable, genuine & just a great online retailer of all things invertebrate. She also does her own captive breeding.
February 23, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you Philip and your custom is much appreciated.
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated.
Great Experience
Fantastic experience getting some critters from the "Buglady". Great communication and updates about every step of the process, great packaging, free heatpack and even some more bugs than i paid for.
All animals happy and healthy, thank u.
March 5, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you for your super review, it is much appreciated.
Bought 2 beautiful
Bought 2 beautiful , Heterometrus cyaneus scorplings ,from Virginia they r beautiful very healthy ,active , and eat lots , they arrived very well packaged and heat pack still warm highly recommended virginnia ty 5 🌟 seller .
February 24, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you very much for your super review Chelsea, it is greatly appreciated.
Easy to navigate website and order
Easy to navigate website and order, puts the animal welfare first (as it should be)
February 26, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you very much for your review, it is greatly appreciated.
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thanks Jamie, glad you are pleased with your buy, I appreciate your review.
Amazing!!!
Super fast delivery, everything was well packaged.
Everything arrived okay, I couldn't believe the amount of extras!
Will definitely be buying again from Virginia, super happy with the overall experience 😊
February 18, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thanks Gemma for your super review, I really appreciate it.
Always ask Qs before you decide
I was looking for a SA/A female salmon pink tarantula, I paid over 4x the price based on other Tarantula online shopping for a juvenile. Was really disappointed, outrageous price, although she is a beauty, she was in premolt when arrived and wasn't packed safely. Also the parcel didn't caution, having a live animal or contents being fragile.
February 14, 2025
Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon Medius) Juvenile
Really had a great experience using Virginia. My TWS came unharmed and fine with the mealworms the same. Delivery was all okay and arrived with no problems. Couldn’t fault this experience at all so 5 stars
February 6, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you very much for your review matthew, it is greatly appreciated.
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thanks Jaime!
Very happy!
Very swift and well packed delivery and 2 extra bugs than I ordered so very happy.
February 8, 2025
Excellent packaging and healthy spider
Excellent packaging and healthy spider, very happy thank you
January 30, 2025
Reply from Virginia Cheeseman
Thank you for your custom and nice review Vincent, very much appreciated.
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