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Reptiles
Each species of reptile can have vastly different care: everything from diet, substrate, heat and humidity, and handling. It is important to be well-versed in the care for a particular species before bringing them home, as reptiles frequently get sick from incorrect husbandry. most reptiles live at least 15 years.
Bearded Dragons- a common choice for reptile pets, beardies tend to handle well but can be challenging due to the fact that they eat a lot and poop a lot!
Geckos- a smaller lizard that tends to be easier to feed but wigglier to handle.
Tortoises- small tortoises can make great pets and are easier to house and feed than water turtles, but live many decades!
Snakes- small snakes are lower maintenance than many other reptiles, eating a thawed frozen mouse about once a week.
Marigold the bearded dragon is a unique flower among bearded dragons- instead of being sweet and calm, she is wildly aggressive! how fun! but she is very petite so a small piece of cardboard is all we need to sheild our hands during feeding/cleaning.
Sir Scales the ball python was owner relinquished due to the kids growing up and leaving home. He can be difficult to feed sometimes but he is the sweetest and politest little man.
Marie the ball python's previous name was "snappy" for a reason- she is always expecting food! But she was doing frequent small feedings at her previous home, we are transitioning her to less frequent larger feedings and that has helped her calm down. Once she is out of her enclosure she handles well.
Winnie the tortoise is special needs due to a large crack in her beak she obtained as a stray. She needs beak trims from the vet at least 2 times a year, and she also needs veggies picked out of the crack sometimes. Winnie has the most appetite and zest for life we have ever seen from a tortoise! she loves to explore.
1. Fill out an Adoption Application
Even if you're not sure yet which animal is best for you, this opens up the conversation and allows us to help you prepare for your new pet.
Our Adoption Process
2. Decide which animal you want to adopt
You might meet them at an event or make an appointment to come to the Sanctuary to meet your potential new forever friend.
3. Set up the enclosure, and send us a picture!
It is important to have everything ready when you bring the new pet home so they everyone is comfortable and happy.
4. Pay the adoption fee, sign the adoption contract
This is the official exchange of "ownership" of the pet from us to you. Adoption fees help offset the cost of the pre-adoption health care that each animal receives.
5. Take home your new best friend!
Now that the paperwork is done, you can enjoy your new pet and feel good about supporting a nonprofit animal rescue instead of a pet store. Now that you have adopted a pet, it makes room for another animal who needs help. Thank you!
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