Like @eaglereptiles said, it’s wonderful to hear about an individual doing something nice and taking the time to find a useful gift and put thought and meaning into the gift. That is incredible and should be acknowledged greatly. Kudos to you!!
When it comes to gifts I think there are a few factors that you need to consider…
*When it comes to feeders, I don’t think it’s the best idea to just do a bulk purchase for your friend. What if they don’t have the freezer space, or what if they recently made a bulk purchase. Now the feeders may go bad and get freezer burn because they cant be fed off quickly enough. I would suggest getting a gift card through a frozen feeder vendor or one of those universal American Express gift cards and they can make their purchase for feeders or supplies when ready.
*Some suggest thermostat and that’s a great idea as well however they can be pricey, so since your budget is unknown I would like to make multiple suggestions that range in budget, and you can make the decision based on your finances and based on how well you know your friend and what your friend would like/need.
This list is in no particular order just suggestions. You may also make a small basket with multiple small gifts as well.
*digital thermometer
*humidity gauges
*mug with their favorite reptile on it or custom image/message
*reptile T-shirt or custom reptile themed T-shirt
*favorite frame reptile poster
*reptile phone case or keychain
*snake print watch band or snake print anything
*3d enclosure backgrounds
*enclosure accessories/supplies (hides, wood, bowls, etc)
*timer
*cleaning/sanitary supplies/gloves
*extra UVB bulbs (they have to get replaced every few months and the cost adds up over time for reptile keepers)
*new screen tops if theirs is ripped or warped or damaged in any way
*scale to monitor reptiles weight
*smart plugs wall outlets so they can control their lights either by voice activation or cell phone app
*any apparel from their favorite breeder/youtuber/dream reptile/etc
*hand sanitizer
*due to covid: prepurchase their reptile expo admission ticket
*depending on how many reptiles they own, maybe a reptile keeper app or software
…AND THE LIST GOES ON.
Feel free to be creative. You can purchase commercially available gifts and you can also make some homemade gifts like paintings, photobooks, signs, etc
No matter what you decide and choose, I’m confident that your friend will be more than happy and value the thought behind the gift and your mission in getting the right gift