Our Animals
Adoption Process
Adoption is as simple as: apply, get approved, show us your setup, and pick up your new family member!
- We’re a foster-based rescue and don’t have a public storefront, but once you’re approved, we’re happy to arrange a meet-and-greet before finalizing adoption.
- Each animal has specific care needs and minimum enclosure requirements. We believe in raising the bar for reptile care and encourage enclosures that go beyond outdated norms.
- First time reptile owner? No worries! We are happy to work with you to make sure you get properly set up.
Adoptable Animals:
Lemon
Leopard Gecko - 11 yrs old
50g • 6in
Adoption Fee: $50
Petite • Tong Fed • High Energy • Not Handleable
Lemon came to us with an eye abscess, stuck shed, and he was very underweight. He has since received the vet care he needed and today he is as good as new and is looking forward to finding his forever home! This crazy little night owl is an enthusiastic eater, eating any bug you give him so long as you help him along with some assistance from the tongs. Lemon is a favorite here at Herp Habitat and we’re excited for him to find a great new home.
Pickle
Leopard Gecko - ? yrs old (Adult)
70g • 8in
Adoption Fee: $50
Adult • Occasionally picky • Handleable • Great hunter
Pickle originally came from a cohab situation with his brother, Obama. Like his brother, he’s very friendly and easy to handle. He can be a bit picky, but when he eats, he’s a very skilled hunter! No tong feeding required. He also loves exploring his enclosure and is excited to find his forever home. Interested in adopting Pickle? Apply today!
Remy
(Pending adoption)
Ball Python - 4 yrs old
840g • 36in
Adoption Fee: $150
Adult • Eats F/T • Explorative • Active
Remy is a very sweet adult blue eyed leucistic ball python. He is a good eater and does well with F/T. He’s very explorative in his enclosure and loves climbing and spending time in his humid hide! Remy is more than just a pretty face, he’s a sweetheart and he is ready to find his forever home!
Zucchini
(Pending adoption)
Ball Python - 6 yrs old
430g • 24in
Adoption Fee: $50
Adult • Petite • Very handleable • Eats F/T
Zucchini is as sweet as they come! This little guy is definitely on the small side for ball pythons so we are working on getting his weight and his strength up a bit before he’s adoption. He is very curious and enjoys being handled. He always will check you out, climb up to you and flick his tongue on your face to check you out. If you are looking for a sweet ball python Zucchini might just be your guy!
Jake
(Quarantine ends 08/14)
Corn Snake - 10 yrs old
330g • 3.5ft
Adoption Fee: $50
Eats F/T well • Relatively calm • Very handleable
Jake the corn snake spent the first 10 years of his life living in a 10 gallon enclosure. Now he is excited to spend his golden days living in style! He is a great eater, eating frozen thawed mice. As a corn snake he is very active, though a bit calmer and more handleable than most. He loves a deep layer of substrate to burrow in as well as lots of cork bark and tubes to slither through. Apply to adopt Jake today!
Lucky
(Quarantine ends 08/11)
Bearded Dragon - 6 months old
250g • 12in
Adoption Fee: $100
Food crazed • Very high energy • Juvenile
Lucky is a crazy baby leatherback and he is not for the faint of heart! To say he is food obsessed would be an understatement. We’re not confident he knows the difference between insects, fingers, or faces. He will lunge at you, tongue first. That being said he is not aggressive at all, just absolutely food crazed. If you’re up for the challenge though, we think you’ll have a lot of fun with him! Apply to adopt today!
Other Animals In Our Care:
Kaiju
Leopard Gecko - 1 yr old
48g
On hold for medical needs
Kaiju is a little sweetheart that came to us in ROUGH shape. She was underweight, had multiple layers of stuck shed on all of her hands and her head, she had multiple abscesses, stomatitis, and impaction. All of this at one year old! She has been treated for almost everything, though we fear that she may have one more procedure she will need. For this reason, we ask you to please consider supporting Kaiju! She desperately needs your support, anything helps <3
Skittles
Bearded Dragon - 6 yrs old
350g
On hold for medical watch
Skittle is our little mama. She laid eggs recently which is why we are keeping her under medical watch until we can fully clear her. She does unfortunately have some mild to moderate MBD that primarily affects her mobility in her back legs, as well as giving her her signature underbite. The good news is that this really doesn’t affect her much other than her needing some assistance with hunting her insects, especially the fast ones. She salads and all kinds of insects, she is super sweet and personable, she loves to swim, and she is excited to find a forever home willing to meet her where she is at and accept all of her perfect imperfections.
Sally
Corn Snake - 9 yrs old
280g
On hold for medical watch
Sally the corn snake is officially on egg watch! We’re crossing our fingers they come out smoothly, and if we have any concerns along the way she will get the medical care she needs. But we’re confident this girl just needs a bit of time to do her thing! Once she lays her eggs and we can clear her medically, we will be listing this active little mama for adoption! Even while gravid we can tell her big personality is going to make for an amazing addition to someone’s family some day very soon.
Large Fry
Bearded Dragon - 3 yrs old
420g
At Herp Habitat, our priority is placing animals in homes where they can thrive. To ensure this, all adoption requests are carefully reviewed. Please take a moment to read through our guidelines below. By submitting an application, you agree to these terms.
1. Our Right to Decline Applications
We reserve the right to deny any adoption application at our discretion. This includes applications we determine may present potential risks to the animal’s well-being—even if all answers appear technically correct. Our decision-making is always centered around the best interests of the animal.
2. Reevaluation of Approved Applications
Even after an application has been approved, we reserve the right to reverse that decision at any point prior to the transfer of ownership. As long as we maintain legal ownership of the animal, we are committed to ensuring the most suitable placement.
3. Non-Discrimination Policy
We do not and will never discriminate based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics. Our only concern is the quality of care the animal will receive.
4. Multiple Yellow Flags
We may deny an application based on a pattern of concerns—what we refer to as “multiple yellow flags.” Examples include vague or evasive answers, visible disinterest, signs of hostility, attempts to rush the process, or behavior that gives us reason to believe the animal may not be properly cared for.
5. Our Opposition to “Collections”
We prioritize individualized care and quality of life for every animal. Because of this, we typically do not adopt out to large reptile collections. High-volume environments can compromise care and lead to issues in the event that a change in life circumstances makes you unable to care for your animals.
6. Resubmitting After a Denial
If your application is denied, you may be invited to submit a revised application. However, please note that reversing a denial is uncommon and not guaranteed. We reserve the right to maintain a denied status even after resubmission.
7. Purpose of Adoption Fees
Adoption fees are not for profit. They exist to deter scammers, resellers, and those who may not be ready for the financial responsibility of pet ownership.
8. Fraudulent or Harmful Information
If we discover any intentionally falsified, misleading, or harmful information in your application, you will be permanently banned from adopting through us. We may also share this information with other rescues or animal welfare organizations to protect animals across the community.
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