Georgia Herpetological Association & Rescue
Adoptable Reptiles
We do not promote the breeding of our reptiles and as such, we do not guarantee the genders of our adoptable animals.
All adoption fees are $40 unless specified.
How adoption works:
1. Fill out an application through (https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/GAH/Exotic/Other).
Answer all questions in their entirety, paying special attention to the questions asking about your pet-ready enclosure and the diet you have researched for the animal you want to adopt.
2. Once you have submitted your application, email detailed photographs of your enclosure to gharescue@gmail.com. Reference the adoptable animal's name in the subject line of your email. Please note that no application can be processed without photographic evidence of your enclosure and accessories. Our Rockmart and Decatur locations have 40, 20 and 10 gallon glass tanks that are available for an additional donation. However, your application photographs would need to include your accessories (heating/lighting/climbs/substrate) to demonstrate that you have done research on the animal you are hoping to adopt. *Please read our website page “habitat & diet recommendations” before sending the photos to ensure your tank is ready for an adoptable animal.*
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
Ghost: young adult, male, Leopard Gecko. Ghost is looking for a great home to call his own. He is very curious and loves to explore. He enjoys interactions and is a great eater.
Pick up in Moultrie, South Georgia
Maybelle: young adult, Ball Python. Miss Maybelle is a good-sized python, but still has a 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
Little Foot: adult, male, Leopard Gecko. Little Foot is a beautiful gecko that loves her superworms. He is great at coming out for dinner time. He did loose his tail with his previous owner and so has a tail regrowth, but we don't think it takes away from his handsomeness at all!
Pick up in Decatur
Hiccup: female, adult, Leopard Gecko. I have a ton of personality! I love to eat and play on my wheel at night when I am most active. I do not have any claws on my feet but I am perfectly healthy otherwise and love head boops. I am also energetic and love to explore any chance I get!
Pick up in Sugar Hill
Itzy: adult, 3 years old, female Bearded Dragon. Itzy came to us having lived in a tiny tank without the proper lighting. Thankfully she was only a bit underweight and had no other health problems. She loves being on a diet of greens and worms and her favorite activity is to perch on your head and shoulders. She's very laid back!
Pick up in Augusta
Cat Stevens: 3 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. We don't know yet if Cat Stevens has a melodious voice like his name-sake, but he is healthy, a good eater and reasonably easy to handle. Can come with a 20 gallon tank for an additional adoption fee if needed (although just the tank and lid).
Pick up in Temple
Leonard: male, 13 years old, Leopard Gecko. Don't be fooled by Leonard's age--he is as cute as he can be and it's fun to hear him fuss at you! He is the quintessential grumpy old man, but he eats well and has plenty of sass to give! He can be a bit nippy so would make a good companion for someone with leopard gecko experience or an older caregiver. For the right home, Leonard's adoption fee can be waived due to his age.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Tommy: approximately 1-year-old, male, Bearded Dragon. Tommy (like most young beardies who weren't handled a lot as babies) is uncomfortable with too much interaction. He is making some improvements with his foster home though and would continue making improvements with a family who allowed for him to interact with them on his own time.
Pick up in Augusta
Leo: adult, Leopard Gecko. Leo loves to eat and is a healthy adult. For an additional donation, Leo can come with an enclosure from his foster home. If you'd like to use our enclosure, just make sure you show photo evidence of your extra items such as climbs, bowls, hides, and heat sources.
Pick up in Villa Rica
Henry: adult, male, Leopard Gecko. Henry is a gentle soul who loves to come out and explore his cage at night. He especially loves to hunt crickets and tolerates handling well.
Pick up in Forest Park, south Atlanta
Milkshake: regular morph, approx. 9 years old Ball Python, gender undetermined at this time. Milkshake's previous owner had her for her entire life and ensured that she was well taken care of. She eats frozen, thawed medium rats every other week.
Pick up in Savannah.
Dina: 1-year-old, super hypo coconut morph, female, Leopard Gecko. Dina came to us from a breeder when they noticed she had a slight bone deformity on her spine, but we have been monitoring her and have noted it does not cause her any pain. She does however need help with getting her shed off (especially her toes) and requires some help getting her bugs. She prefers crickets to any bug!
Pick up in Forest Park, south Atlanta
The adoption fee is waived for the right home due to disabilities.
Piper: adult, male, Russian Tortoise. Piper is about 14 years old, so he still has a long life ahead of him! He loves having his head scratched and is super interactive and inquisitive. Please be prepared to demonstrate both an indoor and outdoor enclosure upon submitting an application. We recommend tortoise boxes or tables for indoor enclosures with areas to dig, and the outdoor enclosure must have access to water, shade, direct sunlight and be predator-proof. Please also state what plans you have in place to care for Piper if you are no longer able to do so as they have long life expectancies (for example, will a spouse or adult child continue the care).
Pick up in Decatur
Tina: very young, suspected male (Tino?), Leopard Gecko. Tina would make a perfect addition for a home that is looking to watch an animal grow! As she is very young, she will require some patience with interaction. Suspected Jungle or Lavender morph. Her foster home does have a 20-gallon tank that you can use for an additional adoption fee if you so choose.
Pick up in Atlanta
Marlo: male, 2 years old, Black and White Argentine Tegu. As per the new laws from the Department of Agriculture, this species of tegu must be chipped and registered with the Department of AG. Your adoption fee includes the microchipping, but you must register the chip in your name and register it with the Dept. of AG. Your application must include photographic evidence (including lights and temperature readings) which would be suitable for this species. Your research into what this species needs is integral to processing your application.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia, adoption fee is $100
Hulk: juvenile, undetermined gender, Green Iguana. Hulk was found along with another iguana having been abandoned outside. She/he is only about 4 months old, so your application needs to show that you have adequate plans for housing as she/he grows. Hulk loves to eat his/her greens and bask under her heat lamp. Hulk tolerates being held (to a certain degree), but her foster home is working with him/her to get her more comfortable with interaction.
Pick up in Temple
Amaru: juvenile, 1 and a half years old, unknown gender, regular morph Ball Python. Amaru is used to being handled and is getting a lot of handling experience from her foster family. She/he is very curious when out of her habitat and loves to slither through hair, hoodie pockets, and anything else! She has a good track record of eating with her fosters and had a perfect shed recently as well.
Pick up in Jackson, Middle Georgia
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 Decatur
Kirby: young adult, Leopard Gecko. Kirby is an adventure gecko! He loves to be out of his enclosure for supervised handling sessions and will sit nicely in his foster parents' hands.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Dude: middle aged, male, Bearded Dragon. Dude is an older gentleman, but still has many good years left. He tolerates handling well and would make a good first dragon for a family.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Lizzo: under 1 year and a half old, undetermined gender, Leopard Gecko. Lizzo is a younger leo who enjoys hiding in her different caves and catching bugs. She'd be a great pet for someone who wants to watch their lizard grow.
Pick up in Atlanta
Mr. Wormy: juvenile, approximately 2 years old, Ball Python. Mr. Wormy is a very sweet snake and tolerates handling well. She/he is currently on a diet of small frozen/thawed rats and would do well in a 20 gallon tank for a few more years before having to switch up to a 40 gallon.
Pick up in Decatur
Fortune: young adult, Ball Python. Fortune is a good-sized python, but still has a good bit of growing to do. She/he would do well in a 20 gallon tank for another year or so. Fortune currently is on a diet of small, frozen thawed rats.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Panther: young adult, Ball Python. Panther still has some growing to do but 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, gender unknown, Leopard Gecko. Yin is a VERY small gecko at this point and would make a great pet for someone wanting to watch her grow. 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. She absolutely loves her bugs and hunting for them!
Pick up in Decatur
Lemmy: adult, male, Leopard Gecko. Lemmy is a little shy, but very sweet! He loves to hunt his meal worms (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
Leslie: juvenile, undetermined gender, Bearded Dragon. Leslie is a very young beardie (only about 10" in length), and so is still a bit shy and will jump. However, once out of the enclosure, Leslie will sit with her foster mom while she works. Bear in mind that such young beardies require different feeding regimens and diets than full-grown ones, so please be prepared to explain the different diets you will feed Leslie in your application.
Pick up in Statesboro
Balerion: adult, a little over 1 year old, male, Bearded Dragon.
Pick up in Forest Park
Spyro: adult, male, Leopard Gecko. Spyro is a beautiful leopard gecko, although a little bit shy. He wasn't handled much in his previous home and leos are by nature not as handleable as other lizards. He would make a great observation pet. He eats well!
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Izzy: female, 6 years old, Bearded Dragon. Izzy came to us cohabitating with another female and so she hadn't been getting the right amount of food. However, she's happy and healthy and looking for a home that will let her sit outside of her enclosure with her owners. She sometimes demonstrates her black beard which is fun to watch (this is not too common for females, but some show it). She would make for a great educational animal.
Pick up in Griffin
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Cinnamon: female, 6 years old, Bearded Dragon. Cinnamon came to us having cohabitated with another female in a tiny tank and her foster parents have been working diligently to get her in good health. She LOVES being on a balanced beardie diet of her greens and worms. Her favorite is hands down, super worms. She tolerates handling, but specifically loves to run around her foster home (supervised)! For an additional donation, Cinnamon can come with a 40 gallon tank and lid, but you would need to supply photos of your lights and any other items you would use in the enclosure.
Pick up in Atlanta.
Charlie: adult, 2 years old, female, Leopard Gecko. Charlie is a super fun gecko--she really enjoys hunting her bugs and tolerates supervised handling well. When she came to us, she had several layers of built-up shed on her eye and toes, but through repeated soaks and a humid environment, she bounced back wonderfully. She had an area of tail regrowth with her previous owner, but as you can see from her photo, her tail is good and chunky now!
Pick up in Alpharetta.
Green Bean: sub-adult, female, Green Iguana. Green Bean is young and handleable. She eats very well and is a beautiful girl. Please make sure that you explain your understanding of what iguanas need in your application and include pictures of an appropriate iguana habitat (iguanas should NOT be kept in glass aquariums).
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia.
Vinny: Vinny is a fun and spunky beardie! He has so much personality. When his foster family approaches his tank and says, “Hi, Vinny!” he turns his head to listen and gets excited. Vinny is young so he needs plenty of handling sessions. Someone who has had previous experience with another bearded dragon would make the ideal home. Unfortunately, he had been kept in a very small tank but is now thoroughly enjoying all of his space in a much larger enclosure! His favorite thing is to sprawl out on his ramp and bask under his lights. Vinny is on a healthy diet of daily greens as well as superworms and crickets. He is a great eater and loves to hunt for his food!
Pick up in Jackson, Middle Georgia
Leo: adult, male, Leopard Gecko. Leo recovered from toe rot and is a very active little guy. He loves hanging out by his blue water bowl and taking naps. He eats best when he is tweezer-fed and does need some help with getting shed off of his toes (this can easily be achieved with short soaks). As is common with his species, he is flighty when handled. It looks like he did have MBD earlier in his life which would need to be monitored by his forever home. Calcium with vitamin D should be a staple of his diet.
Pick up in Ringgold, North Georgia
Andy: juvenile, unknown gender, Ball Python. Andy is very young and would do best housed in a 20 gallon tank for a while longer. Many young snakes can be on the "bitey" side and Andy is no different. He will need someone willing to take a few bites and/or experienced with young ball pythons.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Axil: adult 4 years old, male, Bearded Dragon. He is very active and enjoys running around and swimming. He eats like a champ!
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Captain Barbossa/Barbara: adult, female, 6 years old, Bearded Dragon with MBD. The Captain loves his greens and crickets, which would need to be dusted with calcium w/ vitamin D every day (as well as having his owner make an effort to include calcium-rich foods) to help him maintain his current bone health. He loves looking out the window and snuggling in his foster mom's hair. He tolerates short handling sessions. This can be moved to longer handling sessions with patience and practice.
Pick up in Augusta
Ellie: adult 6 years old, female, Bearded Dragon. Ellie is a little shy but wamrs up after getting her bath and eating a good lunch. She is a very proper lady and makes a great lunch date.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Lilo: juvenile, female, 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
Pepper: adult, Leopard Gecko. Pepper loves to eat and is a healthy adult. For an additional donation, Pepper can come with an enclosure from his foster home. If you'd like to use our enclosure, just make sure you show photo evidence of your extra items such as climbs, bowls, hides, and heat sources.
Pick up in Villa Rica
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.
Stretch: older adult, Ball Python. Stretch is in her golden years and is very gentle--she would make a great educational snake for a teacher's room. She is relatively active for her age and loves to climb. She is also very gentle with her feeding and takes it from the tongs. She's currently on a diet of frozen, thawed medium rats.
Pick up in Statesboro
Jane: juvenile, undetermined gender, Ball Python. As Jane is still young, she would be fine to be in a 20 gallon tank for a few more years. She would make a great snake for a family that wants to watch their pet grow!
Pick up in Augusta
Pink Moon: adult female, Bearded Dragon. Pink Moon is a beautiful dragon! She eats well and tolerates handling although like any new pet, she will need someone to be patient with her and work with her comfort level.
Pick up in Hampton, south of Atlanta.
Tiffany: juvenile, approx. 6 months old, male, Bearded Dragon. Tiffany was brought to us by his/her original owners who were very concerned for his health. They loved him very much and wanted the best for him. He has fully recovered at his foster mom's house from a vitamin deficiency and LOVES HUNTING CRICKETS. It's his favorite pastime. Baby beardies need a different care regimen than adults, so be prepared in your application to explain the difference and that you are also aware Tiffany will need tank/light upgrades as he grows and he is currently in a 20 gallon that can be obtained for an additional donation.
Pick up in Decatur
Menace: subadult, male, Bearded Dragon. Menace came to use from a member of the public who found him left on their doorstep in an apartment complex. He wasn't treated well by his previous owner, but his foster parents have worked with him and he loves sitting on his foster dad's shoulders while he does errands around the house. He's a great eater and loves his baths!
Pick up in Monroe
Spooky: adult, approximately 4 years old, female Leopard Gecko. Spooky tolerates her handling time very well and loves crickets above all else! Most light-colored leos do not like to have much day-light on their tanks, so please ensure you have your heat coming from underneath, not above.
Pick up in Cartersville
Clementine: adult, approximately 4 years old. female, Leopard Gecko. This species does not typically like to be held, but Clementine tolerates it well. She is a very sweet girl who eats well! She does need a bit of help with stuck shed on her toes now and then but a short soak in a tub of very shallow water will do the trick!
Pick up in Cartersville
Quinn: sub-adult, Ball Python. Quinn is a beautiful, young python who is currently housed in a 10 gallon (for his size perspective). He will eventually need to be moved up to a 20 gallon and finally at least a 40 as he grows. Quinn would make a great pet for someone who wants to watch him grow. He currently eats frozen, thawed rat pinkies once a week.
Pick up in Atlanta
Starlord: adult, 7 years old, Ball Python. Starlord is a fully grown adult and will require a 40 gallon tank as his enclosure. Enrichment is important, so make sure to have a habitat that allows for him to explore. He will happily be a guardian to your galaxy...we mean home...for the right family.
Pick up in Augusta
Carl: adult 5 years old, male, Leopard Gecko. Carl can handle short periods of handling and will cuddle in a blanket. He is very sweet!
Pick up in Augusta
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
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--he is a nipper!
Pick up in Augusta
Tramp: 4 year old male, Black and White Argentine Tegu. As per the new laws from the Department of Agriculture, this species of tegu must be chipped and registered with the Department of AG. Your adoption fee includes the microchipping, but you must register the chip in your name and register it with the Dept. of AG. Your application must include photographic evidence (including lights and temperature readings) which would be suitable for this species. Your research into what this species needs is integral to processing your application.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia, adoption fee is $100
Pebbles: female, 2 years old, Black and White Argentine Tegu. As per the new laws from the Department of Agriculture, this species of tegu must be chipped and registered with the Department of AG. Your adoption fee includes the microchipping, but you must register the chip in your name and register it with the Dept. of AG. Your application must include photographic evidence (including lights and temperature readings) which would be suitable for this species. Your research into what this species needs is integral to processing your application.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia, adoption fee is $100
Kirby: adult, female, Green Iguana. Kirby eats really well but is still a bit shy of being handled. She would make a great pet with someone who can offer her patience and love. Please make sure that you explain your understanding of what iguanas need in your application and include pictures of an appropriate iguana habitat (iguanas should NOT be kept in glass aquariums).
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia.
Stevie Nicks: adult, female, Leopard Gecko. Stevie likes to cuddle and snuggle in a blanket. As Leos are crepuscular creatures, Stevie is more active at night (not as much in the early morning hours). She eats a steady diet of crickets.
Pick up in Augusta
Smoochie: adult, female, Green Iguana. She eats very well and is a beautiful girl. She is not totally comfortable yet with handling but would make a great pet for someone willing to give Smoochie patience and love. Please make sure that you explain your understanding of what iguanas need in your application and include pictures of an appropriate iguana habitat (iguanas should NOT be kept in glass aquariums).
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia.
Grunge: sub-adult, female, Green Iguana. Grunge is young and handleable. She eats very well has the best face! Please make sure that you explain your understanding of what iguanas need in your application and include pictures of an appropriate iguana habitat (iguanas should NOT be kept in glass aquariums).
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia.
Snor Igardo: adult, male, Bearded Dragon. Igardo is a sweet boy who was neglected in the past. He does have some special needs that will need to be met as he has MBD and a cleft lip which cause him to not want to eat on his own. His foster mom hand-feeds him which would need to be continued in the right home. He really likes mustard and turnip greens and wax worms. The tip of his tongue sticks out all the time which can cause him to dehydrate quickly and he likes to drink water out of a dropper. He moves around just fine and loves to be held.
Pick up in Moultrie south Georgia.
Adoption fee can be waived for the right home due to disabilities.
Griff: adult, male, Bearded Dragon. Griff is a really sweet boy who is looking for a forever home. He eats well and tolerates handling.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia
Pretzel: adult, male, Bearded Dragon. Pretzel came to us not acting quite right and not eating regularly but this was quickly fixed with getting him the proper temperatures. If bearded dragons don't have the right lights and heat gradients, they just don't act like themselves! Pretzel likes eating his bugs best, but will also eat his salads if the bugs are mixed in. He loves hunting and coming out of his enclosure for supervised floor time.
Pick up in Decatur
Flash: sub-adult, male, Bearded Dragon. Flash is a great eater and tolerates handling well. He will do some more growing but is nearing his full size now.
Pick up in Rockmart, NW Georgia