What Are The Best Reptile Insurance?

verified information

verificator-profile-picture-profile-picture

Information verified by  Adeline Harmant

Our articles are written by experts in their fields (finance, trading, insurance etc.) whose signatures you will see at the beginning and at the end of each article. They are also systematically reviewed and corrected before each publication, and updated regularly.

Discover the methodology
author-profile-picture
Alexandre Desoutter updated on July 9, 2020

Do you have a reptile and want to know if having pet insurance is worth it?

The simple answer is: yes, taking out a reptile insurance is always a good idea. You will have peace of mind, as the main expenses will be taken care of.

In this guide, we’ll detail all the different types of reptile insurance, the average cost of taking out a reptile insurance and and we’ll also give you an indicative quote to find the best pet insurance for your reptile .

What type of reptile insurance is best for you?

When taking out a reptile insurance, there are usually one type of insurance offered, usually it is a 12 month insurance.

How much is reptile insurance?

It depends on which coverage you choose. You can pay more or less depending on the coverage you choose. Other factors must be considered:

  • Your reptile ’s age, The older your reptile is, the more expensive it will be to insure your reptile .
  • Where you live in the UK. Vet fees are not the same all over the UK.

The average cost of reptile insurance in UK is about £4 and £20 per month..

What does reptile insurance cover?

Not all insurers offer the same features, so check before insuring your reptile . Here is a little table that shows what is usually covered by a reptile insurance:

Included or notDetails
Vet fees
  • Included in all type of policies
You can ask money back for vet fees if your reptile received medical treatment
Advertising and rewards
  • Often included in Lifetime cover
  • Often not included in basics insurance
You can claim the money back for the cost of your reward and your advertising spend
Death by illness or accident
  • Often not included in basics insurance
  • Sometimes covered by Lifetime.
You can claim if your reptile died because of an accident or because of an illness
Boarding fees
  • Often not included in basics insurance
Covers the cost of boarding your reptile if you have an emergency
Overseas travel cover
  • Often not included in basics insurance
Your reptile is covered in another country
Third party liability cover
  • Included in basics insurance
Covers legal liability if your reptile causes damage or injury.
For cats, there is no such thing. The owner is not held responsible for damages caused, as cats are considered “free spirits” in the UK.
reptile insurance cover

What is the best pet insurance for reptile ?

Exotic pet insurance and British Pet insurance propose reptile insurance, here are the main features:

InsurersVet feesExcessExtraMonthly premium
British Pet Insurance (Value Policy)
  • Up to £1,000
£30
  • Up to £300 for alternative treatment
  • Advertising – Up to £150 per year
  • Reward – Up to £150 per year
  • Excess £50 for each claim.

£13,73

British Pet Insurance (Plus Policy)

up to £3000

£30
  • Up to £400
£15,13
British Pet Insurance (Premier Policy)

Up to £5,000

£30
  • £500 for alternative treatment
£17.47
Exotic Direct (basic insurance)

No

10% of the replacement cost in case of fire or theft claim
  • Cover included for sickness, theft and death.
£4.35
Exotic Direct (Premier or Essential Policy)
  • Up to £1000
£35
  • £2,500 for sickness, theft and death
  • Weather perils
  • £12,82 for essential
  • £14,63 for premier
Reptile lifetime cover

What is not included in your reptile insurance?

Often, these kind of features are not included in your reptile insurance:

Not includedDetails
Treatment for preexisting conditionsMost insurers won’t cover your reptile 's existing conditions.
Routine medical treatmentYour reptile insurance won’t cover your routine medical treatment such as vaccinations, for example.
Behaviour treatmentThis kind of feature is often not provided for reptile insurance.
International cost Some insurers won’t offer to cover your reptile abroad.
Dental treatmentOften excluded from reptile insurance.
reptile ageSometimes your reptile will not be covered if your pet is considered too old.
What is not covered by your reptile insurance

Did you like this article?
author-profile-picture/
Alexandre Desoutter
hellosafe-logo
hellosafe-logo

Alexandre Desoutter has been working as editor-in-chief and head of press relations at HelloSafe since June 2020. A graduate of Sciences Po Grenoble, he worked as a journalist for several years in French media, and continues to collaborate as a as a contributor to several publications.

In this sense, his role leads him to carry out steering and support work with all HelloSafe editors and contributors so that the editorial line defined by the company is fully respected. and declined through the texts published daily on our platforms.

As such, Alexandre is responsible for implementing and maintaining the strictest journalistic standards within the HelloSafe editorial staff, in order to guarantee the most accurate, up-to-date information on our platforms. and expert as possible. Alexandre has in particular undertaken for two years now the implementation of a system of systematic double-checking of all the articles published within the HelloSafe ecosystem, able to guarantee the highest quality of information.