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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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. Please 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. 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:
Bronson: suspected male, 5 years old. Bronson eats very well and LOVES hunting his bugs. It is so fun to watch him demonstrate his skills! Bronson is a typical leo in that he does not really like handling, and is therefore more of an observation pet. However, he is super responsive to his foster mom and really enjoys interacting. Bronson can come with a 20-gallon tank and lid with an additional donation.
Pick up in Decatur
Cal: adult, 2 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Can you see me? I am hiding amongst the polka dots. My name is Cal, and I am shyer than my foster "brother", Kirby (housed with the same foster but of course not together!), 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
Caiman: adult, 3 years old, male, Bearded Dragon with MBD.
Caiman has a great personality and loves to eat. He unfortunately has MBD, which he will have all of his life, due to improper husbandry. He gets around just fine in his tank, but he does not have use of his back legs. He will need a home that will provide calcium-rich foods and will be accepting of his disability.
Pick up in Carrollton
Prince: adult, 5-6 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Prince only wants to see you laughing in the purple rain! He would be happy in a 40 gallon tank, but is not quite full grown. He has never missed a meal and loves being handled once out of his enclosure.
Pick up in Decatur
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
Medusa: adult, 4 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Medusa is handled frequently by her foster family, who say she has a great personality. She loves her rocks and hides in her tank, and spends a good amount of time out in her tank, making for great viewing opportunities. She also enjoys being held! She eats a frozen-thawed small rat every other week.
Pick up in Chamblee
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 of the internet, and when they went to pick up the item, 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 nas never missed a meal with his foster yet.
Pick up in Decatur
Scooter: 2 year old, male Bearded Dragon.
Scooter loves to explore and can climb verticle surfaces! He is not super into handling but will tolerate cuddle time if you reward him with food. Like any animal, handling takes time and patience.
Pick up in Statesboro.
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 are 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
Tina: very young, suspected male (Tino?), Leopard Gecko. Tina/Titan is an absolute sweetheart and really enjoys hunting his bugs. He especially loves super worms and likes to watch them wiggle in his bug cup before going for them! He takes handling sessions well (in moderation, as the species isn't prone to long handling sessions). He is a wonderful gecko and we hope that he will find his forever home soon.
Pick up in Decatur
Slytherin: 2 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Slytherin came to us from a teacher who partnered with pets in the classroom but left the profession. He is used to being handled and would be most comfortable in a 40-gallon tank enclosure.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Atiq: 2 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Atiq is still very young and still may have some more growing to do. We don't recommend the use of over head 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 mom. He loves to curl up in his mossy hide and is an adept hunter of bugs!
Pick up in Decatur
Apophis: juvenile/under 4 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. He can come with a 20-gallon tank and lid with a donation (a 20-gallon will be suitable for a while longer as he is a juvenile).
Pick up in Jackson, middle Georgia
Shaggy: adult, 5 years old, male, Bearded Dragon. Shaggy came to us from a member of the public who took him in after seeing him being given away by a teen who was going away to college. They knew they couldn't keep him forever, so contacted our rescue. He is in good health, handles easily and enjoys riding around in his Mystery Machine if you let him!
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Judo: sub-adult, 1.5 years old, male, Bearded Dragon. Judo was well-cared for in his previous home and he handles well. He still has some growing to do, so will need extra protein in his diet until he is two years old.
Pick up in Atlanta
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 Brookhaven
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. She'd be happy in a 10-gallon tank for another year or so and could come with one (and a heating pad) for an additional donation fee.
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
Jaws: adult, 4 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Jaws came to us having been kept on sand and had a bit of an impaction due to that (this is one of the reasons we ask for particular habitats). He is doing great now with his foster, and she reports that he is usually a chill, laid-back gecko who enjoys feeding time and is very active when held. He loves head pets, but owners should be cautious when picking him up as he is quick to startle and can bite. Would not be recommended for young children, but Jaws would be a great companion for a gentle handler.
Pick up in Sugar Hill
Yussie: adult, female, 3 years old, Green Iguana. Yussie has a typical iguana temperament, although she is a bit on the shy side. Iguanas need a home where their owner has patience or experience, as this is not a species for a beginner. She will need a larger enclosure with plenty of climbs.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Spyro: sub-adult, 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). As he is young, he still has some growing to do. He eats well!
Pick up in Decatur
Jasper: male, 3 years old, Leopard Gecko. Jasper came to us with extreme shed build-up in his eyes due to heat lamps being used on his enclosure (one of the reasons we ask for these not to be used with leopard geckos). He is doing great with his foster mom and never skips a meal of superworms. He is curious and tolerates short handling sessions well. He is ready for his forever home! Jasper can come with a 20 gallon tank for an additional donation.
Pick up at Bear Creek Nature Center
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.
Turtle: under 2 years old, undetermined gender, Russian Tortoise.
Turtle has a great temperament and loves to eat, and when she has bath time, she gets on very well with others of her species. Even though they're small, tortoises are a lifetime commitment. Please ensure you have designated someone in your application who will help you care for a tortoise if you are no longer able to. These are not suitable pets for children as they live to approx 60 years of age.
Pick up in Decatur
Tootie: juvenile, 2 years old, undetermined gender, Russian Tortoise. Tootie came to us from a family who had bought him but didn't have the time to continue caring for him. Testudo tortoises live extremely long lives if cared for properly, and we are looking for a forever home who will keep this in mind and have someone down the line to care for Tootie. Many tortoise owners put them into their wills to ensure that they are cared for properly (similarly to parrot owners). He/she is active and curious, and will need a family willing to provide her with a lot of enrichment.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
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. His foster is working on getting him comfortable being handled, but he will need someone to continue this work. This behavior often happens when a bearded dragon is not handled appropriately as a baby, but time and attention can correct it.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Mercury: sub-adult, female, 1 year old, Savannah Monitor. Mercury came to GHAR from someone who purchased her at a reptile shop but then, after one month of ownership, could not provide care, so we took her in. She is Cryptosporidiosis-positive but is currently in good health. This parasite lives in the gut of lizards and can spread to other reptiles very easily; it does NOT, however, spread to mammals. It is important that her owner not keep other reptiles for their safety. This parasite is usually acquired through poor husbandry, but it is important to note that many lizards have this and can live long, healthy lives. She is currently housed in a 40 gallon tank and would be happy in that size for a while. She has been with two foster families since being in our care and both have said what a nice house guest she is! She loves her bugs, and her current foster mom is working on getting her comfortable with handling. Reduced adoption fee for the right home!
Pick up in Augusta
Chester: Ball Python
Pick up in Savannah
Griffin: Ball Python
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, under 6 months old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Milo is likely from a pet store and was not actively handled prior to his/her surrender to us. Milo would do best with someone who has had snakes before and was comfortable handling them. However, understand that most young ball pythons react this way, and working with your baby ball for small amounts of time--frequently--helps them get used to handling.
Pick up in Midway, near Savannah
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
Anthony: 3 year old, undetermined gender, Ball Python. Anthony eats well and likes to be handled by his foster. He has a good personality and enjoys enrichment in his cage, too. He is on the smaller side, so a potential adopter could submit a 20 gallon tank for his application, but they must be willing to upgrade as Anthony grows.
Pick up in Moultrie, south GA
Leopald: adult, 6 year old, male, Leopard Gecko. Leopald is a great gecko (he is only middle-aged by gecko standards and so has a lot of spunk left!). He loves to hunt his food and tolerates handling sessions well.
Pick up in Hampton, South of 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!" Here he is getting some (supervised) sunshine!
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Diablo: adult, female, Leopard Gecko. Diablo is a spicy girl who lives up to her name! She would be a wonderful pet for someone with previous leopard gecko experience.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
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
Igraine Pendragon: adult, 6 years old, female, Bearded Dragon. Who loves her fuzzy outfits? Igraine does! The Pendragon queen loves all the fuzzies, blankets, sweaters, and stuffed animals too. She would love to help you get warmer this winter by being your snuggle buddy (and if you feed her some snuggly bugs, you're going to have a friend for life.)
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Ringo: adult 5 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Ringo can also handle short periods of handling and is a cuddler. He has a sweet but shy personality.
Pick up in Augusta
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. We do have tanks at this foster home location for an additional donation; adopters would need to supply photos of their heating elements (please see our page, "Habiat and Diet Recommendations").
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia,
Toothless: adult, 7 years old, female, Leopard Gecko. Toothless still has a long life ahead of her, so don't be swayed by her age. She came to us with some built up shed on her toes (this can easily happen when the enclosure is too dry), so being aware of her shed will be helpful for her continued health. She is a very interactive gecko in her enclosure, but as is typical with this species, she doesn't like long periods of handling.
Pick up in Athens
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 in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Sir Lancelot: Ball Python
Pick up in Dunwoody
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
Murky: adult, 2 year old, male, African Fat Tailed Gecko. Murky is a really sweet guy who doesn't mind being held (in moderation). He would be happiest in a 20-gallon tank with climbs and hides, as this species doesn't respond well to bright light.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Kaiju: adult, 2 years old, male, Blue Tongue Skink: halmahera. This type of BTS is not the standard "northern" type seen in pet stores. They require high humidity (higher than normals) and are not typically friendly. Kaiju needs an owner familiar with this type of BTS and with prior knowledge about what type of enclosure to have ready. Kaiju's foster states he is really fun to watch, and she enjoys having him in her reptile room. His favorite food is snail!
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Lucy: adult, 3 years of age, suspected male (Lucian?!), Leopard Gecko. "Lucy I'm home!" Lucy is a sweet boy who loves to eat. His favorite thing to do is to tunnel under the reptile-carpet in his tank and hide like a sandworm. He tolerates moderate handling well (for his species).
Pick up in Athens
Penelope: sub-adult, 6 months of age, 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
Squirt: juvenile, one year old, Leopard Gecko. Squirt is a very young (and wiggly!) baby who came to us from a reptile show where she was surrendered. She/he is still too young to gender and will take someone with patience to practice handling. Squirt is quite shy and would prefer to be in a home where his space would be respected and he could be an observational pet. He would be a great gecko for someone who wants to watch their reptile grow.
Pick up at Bear Creek Nature Center