This is a series of diaries highlighting animal rescues around the country and noting and celebrating the work they do to help animals who have no voices but ours to speak for them. I have decided to make this a daily series because there are so many wonderful rescues out there who need human help and weekly just doesn't seem to be enough. I have long wanted to start a rescue but lack the resources or time available to do so right now so this is my attempt to do my part. I hope that these rescues will benefit from the kindness and benevolence of the community here at Daily Kos. They are amazing organizations and worthy of Kossack attention and care.
There are lots more reptiles for adoption at their site.
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Adoption Fees
Adopting a reptile can be very rewarding. Just because they are cold blooded doesn't make them cold hearted.
Adoption fees collected help pay for housing, lighting, food, vet bills, utility bills and many other expenses for the animals. We are a 501c3 non-profit animal shelter and have an all volunteer staff.
Our small species of lizards such as geckos, skinks and bearded dragons are quarantined for at least two weeks. They can be adopted out with a full set up, including tank, lid, light fixture, appropriate lighting, water bowl, hide cave and cage decorations. Our small lizard adoption fees start at $50 depending on the species and equipment included with the adoption.
Larger species of lizards like monitors or Iguanas will have 30 days of quarantine before becoming available for adoption. Adoption fees will start at $50 each.
Small species of snakes (ball pythons and smaller) will be quarantined for 30 days. There will be a minimum $50 adoption fee each and some will be adopted out with full set up.
Large snakes such as boa constrictors and the larger pythons will all have 30 day quarantine a vet check and have adoption fees starting at $50.
Water turtles/red eared sliders adoption fees start at $0 if you have an outdoor pond set up.
Sulcata tortoise adoption fees* are $75-$200
Leopard tortoise adoption fees start are $150-$300
Russian and Greek tortoise adoption fees* are $100
Red Foot tortoise adoption fees are $100-$250
Please call or email for exact re-homing fees
*Proof of proper housing is required to qualify for adoption.
Reptiles should be mostly housed individually for their own health and safety (with few exceptions). Reptiles of different species should almost never be housed together.
Housing Requirements
Enclosure Requirements for Iguanas
*Coming soon
Please call or email for details
Enclosure Requirements for Sulcata Tortoises
*Sulcata tortoises can live to be over 100 years old, because of this we only adopt them out to homeowners.
1) Enclosure size: Minimum 500 sq feet, over 1,000 is ideal
Perimeter: At least 24-inches in height above ground, as well as 12- to 24-inches below ground
2)Enclosure has sun and shade available throughout the day.
3)Heated area needs to be provided for the cold season.
4) No access to pool or pond.
5) No access to toxic plants.
6) No access to dogs or other predators.
7) Clean, fresh water available.
8) No chemical treatment in area.
Enclosure requirements for small hibernating tortoise species such as Greek or Russian and box turtles.
1) Enclosure size: 50 sq. feet minimum, 100 is ideal
Perimeter: minimum of 12" high and buried in ground at least 8".
2)Enclosure has sun and shade available throughout the day.
3)Burrow above ground, allowing water to drain away. Contains a least 8" of soil on top and sides for insulation. (Message for links to web instructions or ideas)
4) No access to pool or pond.
5) No access to toxic plants.
6) No access to dogs or other predators.
7) Clean, fresh water available.
8) No chemical treatment in area.
If an application is approved we will deliver the tortoise and do a home inspection at that time.