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. 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
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
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
Phoenix: 3 years old, female, Bearded Dragon.
We don’t know exactly what caused her to lose the tip of her tail in the past, but like her namesake, she long ago rose from that trial and is living her best life. She sometimes gives her foster family some sass when about to be handled, but then inevitably settles down and is an easy and interesting companion. She is super chill in general and loves her warm baths and finding new and interesting ways to lounge about in her space. Her next family will be lucky indeed.
Pick up in Avondale Estates.
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
Wally: juvenile, five years old, suspected male, Russian Tortoise. Wally came to us from a family who, unfortunately, did not have the proper lighting for him. He does have some growth stunting from this, but has been in good health with his foster. Testudo tortoises live extremely long lives if cared for properly, and we are looking for a forever home that will keep this in mind and have someone down the line to care for him. 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 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
Charlotte: adult, over 2 years old, female, Bearded Dragon.
Charlotte is a spunky and energetic girl who is feeling well-fed and hydrated after having a rough start in her previous home. She will always be on the smaller side of the bearded dragons. She loves to cuddle with humans, so she has no problem being handled, but prefers to explore and roam. She’s an amazing eater (especially loves her turnip greens!) and gets very excited about all the bugs. She’ll happily give you her signature side-eye while waiting for fresh food each day. She would do best in a larger tank, especially with a family that will support her desire to explore and roam. Give this sweet girl a forever home with you!
Pick up in Atlanta
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 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
Spartacus: adult, 4 years old, unknown gender, Uromastyx.
Spartacus could be an amazing gladiator with the tail he has on him! He handles well, and his foster mom reports he is a good eater, too. Uromastyx should have a 40-gallon tank, or larger; a 4x2x2 is the ideal size. They should have a basking temperature of 120- 130°F and an ambient temperature of 85- 90°F. The temperature should never fall below 75°F, so a CHE bulb will be mandatory. For substrate, we would prefer an applicant to have pavers, slate tile, or linoleum, as sand produces similar problems in this species as it does in bearded dragons, and we do not recommend it. Humidity should be very arid (20-30%), and there should be no standing water in the tank. Please research and present an appropriate diet plan in your application.
Pick up in Statesboro
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.
Ponyo: juvenile, approx. 10 months old, suspected female, Bearded Dragon. Ponyo came from a family who didn't quite know the right diet and needs of a pet bearded dragon, and she still needs to add some weight, but apart from this, she has good health and has a very good character. She is active and loves exploring, but may not want to stay with you in the same place for a long time.
Pick up in Atlanta
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
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, 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!" 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
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
Gaara: sub-adult, 2 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Gaara has a front right foot deformity, but he still gets around very well! He handles extremely well and is a great option for a family who has children, as he doesn't bite or thrash when being held (which can be typical behavior for leopard geckos). He can be a bit of a picky eater, but he really enjoys mealworms and crickets. He is very curious and will often walk around his tank once you interact with him. He also enjoys head rubs!
Pick up in Sugar Hill
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: 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 is currently in her classroom, and so is used to a certain amount of noise and action. He has eaten every meal his foster has offered (small, 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 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, undetermined age but on the older side, 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
Leonardo DiCaprio: juvenile, 1.5 years old, undetermined gender, Ball Python.
Pick up in Chamblee
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
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. Clementine is still very small and would do fine in a larger indoor enclosure for now. 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. 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 Rockmart, NW Georgia
Tuck: sub-adult, 3 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. Currently, Tuck is about the size of a dinner plate and can be adequately housed indoors as long as the owner makes special provisions that the habitat is not up against any walls in the home. He did not have adequate husbandry prior to her arrival with us, which is the cause of the current pyramiding. This won't ever go away, but it can be prevented from worsening by proper husbandry and diet. Prospective owners should be prepared to show either an indoor habitat and also that they own their own property or 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 Tuck 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
Mango: sub-adult, 1.5 years old, male, Bearded Dragon. Mango came to us from a military family who couldn’t take him along when they had to relocate. Mango is a friendly, easy-going bearded dragon who loves to cuddle and hang out with you wherever you go! Whether you're cooking, cleaning, or just relaxing, He has a big appetite for bell peppers, bugs, and all kinds of veggies! Mango enjoys basking in the warmth on his log and loves to roam around whenever he gets the chance. He's a curious and affectionate companion who would make a great addition to any home.
Pick up in Columbus, but the foster family can bring him to Rockmart as they currently volunteer with us every Saturday.
George: adult, 2.5 years old, male, Bearded Dragon. George loves being outside of his enclosure and loves to explore. He would be a great dragon for a family who are new to reptiles. He is a bit of a fussy eater, but loves his mustard greens, pepper, carrots and squash. He does protest a bit before his meals, but adding in a few bugs occasional helps!
Pick up in Jefferson
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
Angel: adult, 4 years old, female, Leopard Gecko.
Angel is aptly named as she is just that! She loves being held (by children, with supervision, of course) and comes to the tank daily to see if she can get her enrichment time. She had an adoption go through, but unfortunately, they were unable to keep her. We are hoping she finds her forever home soon!
Pick up in Decatur
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
Pacey: adult, 7 years old, female, Leopard Gecko.
Pacey is a sweet girl who doesn't bite. She tolerates handling sessions briefly.
Pick up in Augusta
Andie: adult, 7 years old, female, Leopard Gecko. Andie can be held easily and doesn't bite. She is very active: as soon as her foster mom walks into the room, she states that this little booger is out and begging for bugs!
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