Georgia Herpetological Association & Rescue
Adoptable Reptiles
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We do not promote the breeding of our reptiles, so the genders of our adoptable animals are not guaranteed.
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We house additional tanks at our Rockmart foster home, so if there is an animal housed there that you would like to adopt, but you need an enclsoure, please feel free to inquire!
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All adoption fees are $40 unless specified; leopard geckos are $20.
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We do not adopt out our foster animals to be used as classroom pets or to be used in business ventures of any kind. Adoptable animals often do not have the best lives prior to coming to us, and it is our goal to find them their forever homes in an environment that respects their needs.
How adoption works:
1. Complete an application at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/GAH/Exotic/Other.
Answer all questions, paying special attention to those about your pet-ready enclosure and the diet you have researched for the animal you want to adopt. Be as specific as possible (don't just list "greens;" instead, tell us about the different types of food you will offer your pet).
2. Once you have submitted your application, email detailed photographs or your pet-ready enclosure to gharescue@gmail.com. In the photos, include a card with your name and the pet you want to adopt. Note that no application can be processed without photographic evidence of your enclosure and accessories. Please read our website page “habitat & diet recommendations” before sending the photos to ensure your tank is ready for an adoptable animal. Submitting an application does not "hold' the animal for you and we take complete applications (including the pet-ready habitat) on a first-come first-served basis. We do not approve applications that do not match the requirements we ask. Our advice is built off of exotic vet recommendations for these animals and may be different from what is sold at a pet store.
3. We will review your application and speak with you about any further questions we have.
4. Once you are approved, we will send you information on payment and your additional adoption forms.
Current Animals Looking for their Forever Homes:
Sheldon: male, 4 years old, Bearded Dragon. Sheldon enjoys coming out of his enclosure and being handled. He is one of the sweetest dragons we've had and has been enjoying his time with his foster family. He would do best with a home that has a lot of free time to offer for enrichment.
Pick up in Atlanta
Cal: adult, 2 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Can you see me? I am hiding amongst the polka dots. My name is Cal. I am a little shy, but I am a good eater, and my foster mom thinks I'm sweet. I do have an odd trait: I really love the taste of calcium powder and I will lick it up before eating my meal.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Maybelle: young adult, Ball Python. Miss Maybelle is a good-sized python but still has growing to do. She/he would do well in a 20-gallon tank for another year or so. Maybelle is currently on a diet of small, frozen-thawed rats.
Pick up in Augusta
Eddie: adult, 2 years old, male, Leopard Gecko.
Eddie came to us very sick and his owner was unsure how to continue to provide for him. He has made a wonderful come back through excellent veterinary care and proper husbandry and is now ready for his forever home. He tolerates handling but is still a bit jumpy (typical for this species), but is very friendly and interested. He loves to hunt his bugs and is really enjoying his tank enrichment.
Pick up in Bogart
Violet: adult, 5 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. If Violet thinks you have a treat, he'll come out of his hide to check you out. He is not a good hunter, though; he'll strike at the glass or your finger before going for the worms. He appreciates you feeding him with tongs. He did like Dubias as well, but hunting them down was not his strong suit. He has done well for us when being handled.
Pick up in Hiram
Woodward: adult, unknown age and gender, Ball Python.
Woodward is named for Woodward Avenue near Grant Park where he was found by a member of the public. Woodward is a mature bp and enjoys handling. He would be happiest in a 40 gallon or larger enclosure and is eating med/large frozen rats twice monthly.
Pick up in Jefferson, near Athens
Woodstock: adult, 10 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Woodstock is an older gentleman, but he still has a lot of life left in him. He would be best suited for an owner who has handled leopard geckos before, as he is a bit skittish. He prefers to be an observational gecko, but these can be great fun! His foster family loves watching him catch his bugs and explore his habitat.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Truffles: 3 years old, female, Leopard Gecko. Truffles is a beautiful leopard gecko with a fun personality! Her very favorite place to be during the day is in her humid hide, and she enjoys being tweezer-fed her dubia from this spot, also! Truffles has tried superworms a few times with her foster, but she does not digest them well and tends to regurgitate them. However, she is a major fan of dubia roaches and is an excellent eater. Truffles does not seem to be a fan of being held much, as she tends to scurry when you get super close to her. However, she is nosy and observant and will gladly interact with you from her tank. With regular attempts for holding, she will continue to warm up. She will make an excellent pet!
Pick up in Jackson
Laroy: adult, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Laroy is full-grown and would be best housed in a 40-gallon or larger habitat. Laroy came to us from someone who bought a snake rack off the internet, and when they went to pick up the item, they found two ball pythons living in the racks! He has spent his entire life living in a small rack enclosure, and we are hoping for him to find someone who can give him the time and attention he deserves. He is a very gentle snake and has never missed a meal with his foster yet.
Pick up in Decatur
Solidus: adult, 5 years old, unknown gender, Ball Python.
Solidus came to us quite a while ago with a terrible mouth infection. He has spent the last year with his foster recovering and receiving medical attention. He has made a full recovery now and is on display at Bear Creek. Solidus handles well and currently eats a diet of frozen/thawed rats.
Pick up at Bear Creek Nature Center, Chattahoochee Hills.
Lucille: adult, Ball Python. Lucille was found inside the same rack referenced under Laroy's bio. She has spent her entire life living in a snake rack that is too small, but despite this, she has a wonderful personality and is very inquisitive. Her foster family is housing her in a 40-gallon tank, and she has been enjoying the enrichment and interaction of being part of a family.
Pick up in Sugar Hill, outside of Atlanta
Toast: adult, male, Leopard Gecko. FAQs about Toast: does he even like bread? No, he prefers crickets, and he likes them uncooked. Does he toast things? His foster doesn't know whether or not Toast can breathe fire. He believes in himself! Last question: does Toast make a good pet? YES! This sweet lizard is charming, clever, and a lot more fun than bread.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Medusa: adult, 2 years old, unknown gender, Ball Python.
Medusa came to us from an animal shelter, as these facilities don't often have the capacity to keep specialty animals for extended periods of time. Medusa is easy to handle and eats a frozen/thawed rat every other week.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Sasuke: adult, 3 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Sasuke was surrendered to us by a school teacher who left the classroom. She is a very young snake (for the species), but handles well and eats regularly. She would be happiest in a 40-gallon enclosure.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Atiq: 2 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Atiq is still very young and may still have some more growing to do. We don't recommend the use of overhead lighting with leopard geckos, but as Atiq is a lighter morph, prospective owners should be additionally careful about light, as this morph is quite sensitive to it. He came to us having been kept in a tank with dirt substrate and had quite a lot of built-up shed, but he has been doing wonderfully with his foster. He loves to curl up in his mossy hide and is an adept hunter of bugs!
Pick up in Atlanta/Buckhead
Apophis: juvenile/under 5 years old, unknown gender, regular morph Ball Python. Apophis is a very interesting snake, but can be a little shy (his namesake is the Egyptian god of Chaos, but he behaves himself at home). However, working with these snakes can be very fulfilling as they get to know (and become comfortable with) you. Apophis eats a diet of frozen, thawed small rats. His foster parents work with him regularly, and he enjoys being handled.
Pick up in Griffin
Frosty: adult, around 1 year old, undetermined gender. Ball Python.
Frosty came to us from the Savannah area, where she was found wandering in someone's yard, and she needed antibiotic treatment due to exposure. She made a full recovery with our experienced foster in that area and made the move to the Atlanta area in the hopes of finding her forever home. She is small enough that a 20-gallon tank would be suitable for now, but as she grows, her owner will need to make appropriate upgrades.
Pick up in Decatur
Boris: sub-adult, 3 years old, undetermined gender, Garden Phase Tree Boa. Amazon boas are not for beginner reptile keepers. We are asking for a specific habitat in order to have a successful application. It should be an arboreal tank with heavy substrate and high humidity (60-80%). Overhead lighting should be used, which is partially what makes their care difficult as this will drastically reduce the amount of humidity in a tank unless the owner is monitoring it daily. UV is recommended with the species, but it should only be a 5.0 bulb (for arboreal animals such as a chameleon). The smallest enclosure size should be 24x24x28. These are a recent addition to the pet trade, and therefore, the typical temperament for the species is more like a wild-caught snake. Please see the following website for more details on husbandry: https://www.thebiodude.com/blogs/snake-caresheets/amazon-tree-boa-corallus-hortulanus-care-sheet
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Shatters: adult, female, Leopard Gecko. Shatters is a sweet and easygoing girl who is doing well with her foster. She would make a great first reptile for a family.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Onix: adult, 7 years old, suspected female, Ball Python. Onix is a medium-sized ball python and is currently in a 30-gallon enclosure, but she would be better housed in a 40 with her forever home, so she will have room to grow. She enjoys handling and is very inquisitive.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Panther: young adult, Ball Python. Panther still has some growing to do, but it is a good size. She/he is currently on a diet of small, frozen, thawed rats and would be happy in a 20-gallon enclosure for another year.
Pick up in Augusta
Yin: juvenile, under 1 year old, Leopard Gecko. Yin is a VERY talented hunter. She is absolutely wonderful to watch, but should likely be an observation pet due to her hunting instincts. These are likely due to her having cohabitated with another gecko when she came to us and having to compete for food. Her foster parents have been working with her and will be happy to share some techniques with her forever home.
Pick up in Decatur
Lemmy: adult, male, Leopard Gecko. Lemmy is a little shy but very sweet! He loves to hunt his mealworms (in his bowl). He is a lighter morph and so is sensitive to lights. Leopard geckos absorb heat from below, not above, so for Lemmy, it will be important to get the right temperatures from non-light-emitting sources.
Pick up in Monroe
MJ: adult, 4 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. She has eaten for her foster every time she has been offered her frozen/thawed meal and loves to explore when she's out of her enclosure (with supervision).
Pick up in Midway, south of Savannah
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Boh: adult, 8 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python.
Boh is a sweet guy who loves hanging out in his hide. When he feels adventurous, he will stick his head out of his hide and just chill. He eats VERY well. Taking 1 thawed medium rat every 2 weeks. He is a very eager eater and will come out of the enclosure to get his dinner.
He is a beautiful, normal morph who does great with handling and doesn't mind being taken out and cuddled with. He tends to be a shy guy, but does great even with kids. He will be a good addition to any household.
Pick up in Jefferson
Yussie: adult, male, 3 years old, Green Iguana. Yussie has a typical iguana temperament, although he is a bit on the shy side. Iguanas require a home where their owner has patience and experience, as this is not a species for beginners. He will need a larger enclosure with plenty of climbs.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Spyro: adult, 3 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Spyro is a beautiful leopard gecko and loves to come out for dips in his pool and his bugs! He came to us with some shed impaction on his eye, but this has cleared up with proper husbandry (please do not submit applications with heat lamps for this reason). He is a very gentle guy and would do well with a family as long as they practiced safe handling.
Pick up in Athens
Eureka: juvenile, female, Green Iguana. Eureka came to us from a member of the public who found her wandering! As this isn't an indigenous species to Georgia, they called us to provide care. She did lay a clutch of infertile eggs successfully. She has the "typical" iguana personality, in that she doesn't love to be handled, but her foster works with her often, and this will improve with time and patience.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Loki: adult, 5 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Loki came from a family that was no longer able to provide for his care, but he is a wonderful snake who loves being handled. He is currently on a diet of medium-frozen, thawed rats twice a month. He would love at least a 40-gallon tank. He has a slight abnormality (a vertebra is out of place) with his spine, which has been checked out by our vet and does not bother his ability to move or climb. His vet records come with his adoption.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Pascel: 4-years old, female, Veiled Chameleon. Pascel laid a clutch of infertile eggs a few months ago and recovered well. She loves to eat but doesn't like to be held (typical of this species). Her colors are vibrant and she is really interested in what's going on both in and out of her enclosure. Please note that chameleons should be kept in open-air environments, and you can see our page "habitat & diet recommendations" for more information.
Pick up in Atlanta near Sandy Springs
Biscuit: adult, 4 years old, unknown gender, Ball Python. Biscuit is a great python who enjoys handling sessions and has eaten every meal (small, frozen/thawed rats) at his feedings. He currently eats every two weeks. His owner had him since he was a hatchling, but wasn't able to upkeep his environment, and he became stressed (this can happen if temperatures or humidity fall). He has been doing extremely well with his foster, and is ready for his forever home.
Pick up in Decatur
Vision: adult, Bearded Dragon. Vision is a sweet girl who loves to cuddle. She came to us with a bump under her throat and was seen by one of the vets who serves our animals, who, after a period of observation, cleared her to find her forever home. Vision can be a bit of a picky eater when it comes to her salads, but she loves her bugs. Her new owner will need to make sure they continue her greens, even if she protests! Her favorite time is when she is handled, and she will cuddle for as long as possible. She would love to be with a new owner who had extra time to lavish upon her.
Pick up in Jefferson
Pandora: adult, approximately 5 years old, Ball Python. Pandora is currently on a diet of frozen-thawed small rats. She does well with handling and would make a great snake for someone who doesn't want to purchase multiple tanks (as she is full grown).
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Mushu: adult, 2 years old, male, Bearded Dragon. Mushu came to us not having been in the best environment, and he has a bit of MBD from inadequate lighting. However, it has only affected some of his growth in his face, and he is currently doing well with his foster. He has made great progress with his foster mom and is enjoying being handled more now.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Baby: adult, 2 years old, suspected male, Bearded Dragon.
Baby may be small, but he doesn’t let that stop him from having big adventures! Baby likes to be active, you’ll often see him in his tank, climbing and jumping from one area to another. Outside of his enclosure, he’s very fast-moving and enjoys exploring wherever he can. He tolerates being held and may occasionally take time to snuggle with you, but he much prefers exploring. He previously lived in a home with children. If you’re looking for a fun and adventurous guy, Baby is ready to be in your corner!
Pick up in East Atlanta
Winchester: adult, 3 years old, suspected male, Ball Python. Winchester came to us from the same owner as Griffin. Due to a move, the owner could not keep either snake and wanted to make sure they went to a home that would care for them properly. He would be happiest in a 40 gallon tank with enrichment. He eats well for his foster, but does sometime go on hunger strikes, which is typical for the breed.
Pick up in Savannah
Griffin: adult, 2 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Griffin came to us from Winchester's owner (see above). Due to a move, the owner was unable to continue to keep them and wanted to ensure that they would be placed with an owner who would care for them properly. Griffin is on the smaller side but would be happiest in a 40-gallon tank. He does sometimes refuse feedings, but this isn't uncommon for the species, and he picks back up with eating just fine.
Pick up in Savannah
Lilo: juvenile, female, under 2 years old, Leopard Gecko. Lilo came to us in a tank that was much too large for her (sometimes more space is NOT better when it comes to certain species). Her foster mom is working with her to be comfortable being held (as comfortable as this species can get). Lilo loves her worms and goes to her bowl to wait for her meals.
Pick up in Decatur
Milo: juvenile, around 1 year old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Milo is likely from a pet store and was not actively handled prior to his/her surrender to us. Juveniles can sometimes snap for their food in a very excited manner, and Milo is no different! Once he is out of his enclosure, he handles very well. Most young ball pythons react this way, and frequently working with your baby ball for small amounts of time helps them get used to handling. Milo is small enough now that he would be comfortable in a 20-galllon enclosure, but his owner will need to make appropriate upgrades as he grows.
Pick up in Decatur
Ta'Cala: young adult, Ball Python. Ta'Cala is on a diet of frozen, thawed small rats. She/he would do well in a 20 gallon enclosure for the next year or so and would make a great snake for a family who want to watch their baby grow.
Pick up in Augusta.
Jimmi Hendrix: adult 5 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. All leos have different personalities and are mainly observation pets, although some tolerate short periods of handling. Jimmi can be seen exploring his enclosure during the day and would make for a good observation pet--his foster mom is working with him and handles him once a week.
Pick up in Columbia, SC
Pineapple: adult, 7 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Pineapple may seem older, but ball pythons can live for up to 30 years, so really, she's got a lot of life to live! She eats well for her foster and handles wonderfully. Please have a 40-gallon enclosure for your adoption application.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Sweetie: juvenile, female, Green Iguana. Sweetie came to us from a member of the public who found her wandering! As this isn't an indigenous species to Georgia, they called us to provide care. She is a great eater with her foster! She has the "typical" iguana personality, in that she doesn't love to be handled, but her foster works with her often, and this will improve with time and patience. She has beautiful colors!
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Molly: adult, unknown age, female, Leopard Gecko.
Molly was found wandering outside of an apartment complex and was brought to our organization, as the person who found her was unsure of how to provide care. She has been quarantined with her foster for a while now and loves to eat and hunt. She particularly loves crickets the best, but her foster has been working with her to get her to eat superworms, which are more nutritious. She tolerates handling well and is very curious about tank enrichment. She is really fun to watch!
Pick up in Atlanta
Jupiter: adult, 4 years old, male, Bearded Dragon. Jupiter is an adult dragon who still has many good years left! He handles easily and loves riding around on his foster mom's shoulder. She commends his good behavior and says he is a "sweet boy!" Jupiter does have a slight deformity on the end of his tail, but it doesn't affect his ability to snuggle!
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Nessie: adult, 7 years old, female, Bearded Dragon. Nessie is a very sweet bearded dragon who has laid one clutch of eggs in the past with her previous owner. She was well cared for in her previous home, but her owner was experiencing health issues and contacted us for support. Nessie is a good eater and has eaten everything her foster family has offered, except for strawberry tops! Blech! Every day, she gets greens with a mix of veggies (she has eaten squash, carrots, green beans, broccoli) and occasional fruit. She also likes superworms and dubias (but she's not good at catching them). She puffs up a little when you pet her, but she's fine after you take her out of the enclosure.
Pick up in Hiram
Whinny: adult, female, Veiled Chameleon. Whinny is a healthy (younger adult) chameleon who enjoys a variety of bugs daily. She also eats greens when mixed in her bug cup. As is typical for this species, she doesn't like to be handled but doesn't shy away from being interacted with in her habitat. Please see our recommendations for chameleon habitats on our page and note that the smallest habitat size should be avoided.
Pick up in Decatur
Spooky: adult, 4 years old, female, Leopard Gecko. Spooky is a wonderful girl who absolutely loves meal times! She came to us in bad shape (layers and layers of stuck shed from poor husbandry and eye infections from dirt in her enclosure), but has made a remarkable recovery with us and is ready for her forever home. Due to the severity of her eye infections (which is why we cannot approve dirt substrate in enclosures), she has some slight vision issues and prefers to be tong-fed. However, this can be a really fun activity for her prospective owner. Once she knows it isn't feeding time, she handles well, although she is a bit flighty due to the vision impairment and will require some extra caution when handling. She is a remarkably sweet gecko for all that she is been through!
Pick up in Decatur
Disco: adult, 2 years old, female, Leopard Gecko.
Disco came to us from an owner who took excellent care of her, but due to lifestyle changes, could no longer keep her. She tolerates handling sessions when going into her tank slowly and allowing her to recognize your hand (this is always good practice for handling this species). She enjoys exploring her environment and hunting her worms!
Pick up in Decatur
Momo the snake: young, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Momo has been with us since he was a tiny python, but now he has grown and will need an adult-sized enclosure. So far, he has not missed a meal! He is easy to handle. Please see our page, "Habitat and Diet Recommendations," to prepare for adopting.
Pick up at Bear Creek Nature Center, Chattahoochee Hills.
Caesar: adult, 1.5 years old, male, Bearded Dragon. Caesar has been with his foster in Atlanta since the start of 2025, and they have been working on getting him to drop his Nero-like ways. He came from a family with children, and while their intentions were good, he did not get the enrichment he needed and was consequently fearful of all people. He has come a long way, and we are ready for him to find someone who can patiently work with him to continue his journey. He LOVES to eat his greens, and he is a very fun hunter of bugs. He prefers that his person pets him in his enclosure prior to trying to pick him up, and he may never be the cuddliest of dragons. However, as a great Roman Emperor, can you blame him?
Pick up in Griffin
Katana: adult, 8 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Katana came to us from a home where she was well-taken care of, but her owner had to move and was unable to take her with him. She is very easily handled and is very curious about her enclosure. As an older snake, she doesn't need to eat as regularly as a growing, younger one, and she is currently on medium frozen-thawed rats.
Pick up at Bear Creek Nature Center, Chattahoochee Hills.
Sir Lancelot: adult, 10 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python.
As a Knight of the Round Table, Sir Lancelot is very chivalrous with his foster mother. He has eaten every meal his foster has offered (he is now on medium frozen/thawed rat every other week) and enjoys exploring his tank. He wasn't handled much by his previous owner and sadly suffered some neglect, but he hasn't let that interfere with his interest in people. He is a bit head shy (not uncommon for the species), and prefers to be taken out of his habitat gently with a bit of warning from the handler.
Pick up in Decatur
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Green Bean: adult, 3 years old, female, Veiled Chameleon. Green Bean's owner sadly passed away. She is doing very well in foster care and absolutely loves hornworms! She's a typical chameleon in that she doesn't want to be held, but she is very inquisitive and loves to climb her pothos plants.
Pick up in Atlanta near Sandy Springs
Teddy: juvenile, male, 2 years old, Green Iguana. Teddy was left by his owner with a friend, who was struggling to house him properly. He did lose his tail, but this doesn't inhibit his ability to get around. He doesn't love to be handled, but his foster works with him often, and this will improve with time and patience. He is a great eater and has beautiful colors! He's hopeful he can be somebody's teddy bear!
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Leonardo DiCaprio: juvenile, 1.5 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Leo is a beautiful and healthy young ball who likes to explore his tank and is comfortable being handled. He eats and sheds on a normal schedule, is docile and easy-going, yet active. His foster parents often see him lounging outside of his hide. Leo is accustomed to the typical (and sometimes loud) noises of a household with both children and other pets. For size, he is pictured being held by his foster family's kindergartener. He doesn't shy away from life's chaos!
Pick up in Chamblee
Kiwi: adult, 6 years of age, female, Bearded Dragon. Kiwi was an emergency surrender with our group as her owner (who had her since she was a baby), moved into a complex that decided she could not keep any reptiles. Her owner was devastated as this clause wasn't presented to her upon moving in. Kiwi has been well taken care of in her previous home, loves to explore outside her enclosure, enjoys interaction, and would make a great first reptile for a family.
Pick up in Athens
Penelope: sub-adult, 1 year old, Leopard Gecko. Penelope is very beautiful and would also make a great gecko for someone who wants to watch their pet grow. We have smaller tanks at our Rockmart location for an additional donation.
Pick up at Bear Creek Nature Center, Chattahoochee Hills.
Maverick: sub-adult, 3 years old, undetermined gender, Yellow Phase Tree Boa. Amazon boas are not for beginner reptile keepers. We are asking for a specific habitat in order to have a successful application. It should be an arboreal tank with heavy substrate and high humidity (60-80%). Overhead lighting should be used, which is partially what makes their care difficult as this will drastically reduce the amount of humidity in a tank unless the owner is monitoring it daily. UV is recommended with the species, but it should only be a 5.0 bulb (for arboreal animals such as a chameleon). The smallest enclosure size should be 24x24x28. These are a recent addition to the pet trade, and therefore, the typical temperament for the species is more like a wild-caught snake. Please see the following website for more details on husbandry: https://www.thebiodude.com/blogs/snake-caresheets/amazon-tree-boa-corallus-hortulanus-care-sheet
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Clementine: sub-adult, 2 years old, undetermined gender, Sulcata. African Spurred Tortoises grow QUITE LARGE and require an extremely dedicated owner with land that can be modified for their tortoise down the road. She did not have adequate husbandry prior to her arrival with us, so she may develop some pyramiding down the road. This may also have impacted her growth patterns. Because of these factors, Clementine is still very small and would do fine in a larger indoor enclosure for now (the largest size tortoise box OR a well-fenced-in outdoor area with an enclosure like: https://www.pinktortz.com/). Prospective owners should be prepared to show an indoor habitat and also that they own their own property and can make arrangements for building an outdoor enclosure later on. Owners should also keep in mind that this species is extremely long-lived, so they will need to have someone in mind to care for Clementine when they are no longer able to. Many of the sulcata we get come from these types of situations.
Pick up in Decatur
Pretzel: young-adult, 2 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python.
Pretzel came to us having been fed live rats (which is never recommended) and had been bitten by one previously. His foster has successfully moved him to frozen/thawed rats, and he currently eats a small rat once a week. He still has some growing to do, so he could be placed in a smaller-sized tank (temporarily), but will need a 40-gallon or larger tank within the next few years. He handles well and enjoys being out of his enclosure.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Beans: adult, 5 years old, female, Common Boa Constrictor. Beans's owner had housing issues and was no longer able to provide care for her. Before her previous owner adopted her, she was "for sale" at a yard sale and was in a terrible habitat. The owner who surrendered her to us took prompt action and brought her into his home, where he provided very good care for her, and she is currently in great health. She eats one large, thawed rat at each feeding and has not missed a meal yet! She loves exploring her habitat and enjoys handling sessions. We recommend a 6x2x2 or larger enclosure for this species. PVC is the best, as it keeps a higher level of humidity that helps this species thrive.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Spike: sub-adult, 2.5 years old, suspected female, Sulcata Tortoise. Currently, Spike is about the size of a large serving dinner plate and can be adequately housed indoors as long as the owner makes special provisions that the habitat is designed for a tortoise, such as those listed here: https://www.pinktortz.com/. Prospective owners should be prepared to show either an indoor habitat or that they own their own property and have a completed outdoor enclosure with adequate heat. Owners should also keep in mind that this species is extremely long-lived, so they will need to have someone in mind to care for Spike when they are no longer able to. Many of the sulcata we get come from these types of situations.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Taz: adult, 2 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Taz is currently on the smaller side, but his foster family houses him in a 40-gallon enclosure, and he loves to explore. He is currently eating every other week, but sometimes, he chooses to skip a meal. He is an active snake and handles very well.
Pick up in Jefferson
Sugar: sub-adult, 5 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Sugar came to us with multiple layers of stuck shed and will always need an enclosure that is closely monitored for proper humidity to avoid issues with shedding in the future. Sugar is very small for her age, and as long as the prospective adopter provided extra enrichment, Sugar would be happy in a 20 or 30 gallon enclosure. She has been handled often by children and eats every week without fail! Sugar handles easily and has been eating every week for her foster mom.
Pick up in Decatur
Diego: adult, 5 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Diego came to us from an owner who could no longer care for him. He is very gentle and handles easily. He would be happiest housed in a 40 gallon tank (or larger).
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Jormungandr: adult, 2 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Jormungandr is named after a monstrous sea serpent from Norse mythology! He came to us from an animal shelter, as these facilities don't often have the capacity to keep specialty animals for extended periods of time. Jormungandr is easy to handle and eats a frozen/thawed rat every other week.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Saffron: adult, 10 years old, female, Leopard Gecko. Saffron's foster called her "a very sweet girl" as she is quite gentle as well as beautiful. She is a bit more vocal than most leopard geckos and will vocalize if she doesn't want to be interacted with. She would make a great pet for an owner who was new to reptiles.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Ernie: adult, 9 years old, suspected female, Ball Python. While some adopters may shy away from a 9-year-old pet, ball pythons can live for up to 30 years in captivity. Her foster mom brought her out to one of our education events earlier this year and reported that she did wonderfully with the crowd. She would be happiest in a 40-gallon tank, but the adopter could go larger if preferred.
Pick up in Augusta
Joey: adult, 7 years old, male, Leopard Gecko.
Joey tolerates handling sessions well and does not bite. He is active both in the day and at night, which is interesting for this species, as leos are typically crepuscular creatures.
Pick up in Augusta
Livsey: adult, 6 years old, female, Leopard Gecko. Livsey was surrendered to us by a young adult going off to college, which is why we ask for young people interested in adopting to have made a plan for the care of their pet for the duration of its life. Livsey loves to hunt bugs and is a great eater. She tolerates handling sessions well (for the species, which are really more of an observational pet). She would be really happy with a tank that had multiple mossy hides, as this is where she likes to spend most of her time.
Pick up in Decatur
Aurora: adult, 6 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Aurora has been nicknamed "Roar" by her foster family, and he handles well (to a degree, but leopard geckos are more observational pets by nature). He is really the happiest in his enclosure. He came to his foster home a bit underweight, and they have been working with him to get him back to his full potential. He's now ready for his forever home! He loves to eat bugs and will often come out of his hide when his humans come into the room.
Pick up in Jefferson
Postal: adult, male, Green Iguana. Postal was found in someone's mailbox (of all places) and was brought to a vet's office in Duluth. We are unsure as to whether he was dumped in the mailbox or if he was a wild iguana who caught a ride to the Atlanta area, but he has a beautiful dorsal crest and colors, and eats well for his foster.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Toast the Snake: adult, 7 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Toast is on the smaller side of what we usually have and would fit into a 30-gallon habitat, if needed. He is a great eater and is currently on a frozen/thawed diet.
Pick up at Bear Creek Nature Center, Chattahoochee Hills.
Toothless: adult, 7 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Toothless is nearly full-grown and eats frozen/thawed, small rats. He loves to explore, especially in the late afternoon. He is very calm and handles well. As he is an adult, he will need at least a 40-gallon enclosure.
Pick up in Moultrie, South Georgia
Speck: adult, 1 year old, male, Leopard Gecko.
Speck can be handled in moderation; he lost his tail before he came to us, but it has grown since we've had him. He loves bugs and is a shoulder companion. He hides his foster mom's hair! He is very active and will come out and greet you if he sees you have bugs.
Pick up in Augusta
James (Jane?): adult, 2 years old, female, Leopard Gecko. Her foster is referring to her as "Jane" because it is likely she is a female. She has a beautiful spotted pattern and a sweet personality, which are a perfect match. She loves her insects and will make an amazing pet! Please note that leopard geckos are more of an observation pet and do require adult supervision.
Pick up in Moultrie, South Georgia
Lizzy: adult, 2 years old, female, Leopard Gecko. Lizzy came to us having been housed with "Jane" (see above), so her foster took immediate action to separate and quarantine her. Although some experienced owners do house female leopard geckos together, it is not something we recommend. Her foster reports that Lizzy has a beautiful yellow coloring and is very curious. She loves to hunt and wiggle her tail.
Pick up in Moultrie, South Georgia
Lazarus: adult, 2 years old, female, Bearded Dragon. Lazurus has MBD from her previous living situation and care. She is doing much better now with the correct diet, supplements, and UVB. Her tail is kinked, and she has limited use of her back legs. She is, however, very sweet and loves to be held. She eats well on greens and insects with supplements. She would make a great pet for the right home!
Pick up in Moultrie, South Georgia
Basilisk: adult, 2 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python.
Basilisk is the "king of serpents" and came to us from an animal shelter, as these facilities don't often have the capacity to keep specialty animals for extended periods of time. Basilisk is easy to handle and eats a frozen/thawed rat every other week.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Noodles: juvenile, 1 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Noodles came to us from a family who no longer had the time to care for him due to increasingly busy schedules (this is indeed something to consider for adopters with busy lives). He is very small and would enjoy a 20-gallon enclosure with the appropriate enrichment for a few more years, but he will need a 40-gallon tank as he grows. He currently eats a frozen/thawed hopper rat once a week.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Bernie: juvenile, under 1 year old, undetermined gender, Crested Gecko
Bernie was surrendered to us at a reptile expo in August, and our foster has been monitoring him/her for any physical issues during that time to ensure he/she was ready for adoption. Bernie lost their tail before they came to us and has a slight finning of the hips, but this seems to cause them no mobility issues, and they eat both fruit paste and the occasional bug for their foster. Please see our page on habitat and diet recommendations as you build an enclosure to ensure success.
Pick up in Augusta
Tootsie: adult, 7 years old, undetermined gender, Russian Tortoise. Python. More information coming soon!
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia