Reputable reptile rescues have an irreplaceable role in the reptile industry. They take in abandoned and/or unwanted reptiles, nurse them back to health, and match them with forever homes — and all of this takes a lot of work! For these reasons, we at Reptile Supply make a priority of making sure rescuers know that they are valued and appreciated!
In fact, in 2021, we donated a total of $100,000 to 42 different small nonprofits!
Whether you're thinking about getting your first pet reptile or adding another one to your family, please consider adopting from a legitimate reptile rescue first. Here's a list of reptile rescues we recommend in the United States:
Arizona
Ec•lec•teri Tortoise & Reptile Rescue/Sanctuary
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
Southern Arizona Reptile Rescue & Education
California
California Turtle & Tortoise Club
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Copper's Friends Bearded Dragon Rescue
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Herp Haven Reptile Rescue & Sanctuary
Maryland
Massachusetts
Redfoot Reptile Rescue Programs
Michigan
Saving Scales Reptile Rescue of Michigan
Mississippi
Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue
Missouri
The Three Sisters Exotic Rescue & Sanctuary
Nebraska
Draco's Reptile Rescue and Refuge
New York
Hudson Valley Reptile and Rescue
Second Chance Bird & Reptile Rescue
North Carolina
North Dakota
Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue
Ohio
Oregon
Beautiful Dragons Reptile Rescue
Pennsylvania
Christina's Reptile and Animal Sanctuary
Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary
Heart Reptile Rescue and Sanctuary
South Carolina
Beloved Beardies Reptile Rescue
Texas
Lumpy Lizard Reptile, Poultry, and Exotics Rescue
Texas Reptile and Small Animal Rescue
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
Do you know a high-quality reptile rescue that deserves to be on this list? Leave a comment below with their name, website, and why you think they're great!