Considering a Rehomed Reptile
Providing a home for a reptile that needs to be rehomed can be a rewarding experience. Every reptile has a unique history, and its health, temperament, and husbandry may vary depending on its previous care. Some reptiles may adjust quickly to a new environment, while others may require time, patience, and consistent husbandry to settle into their new home.
When bringing any reptile home, allow it time to acclimate before handling whenever possible. Research the species' care requirements in advance, prepare an appropriate enclosure, and schedule a veterinary examination with a qualified exotic animal veterinarian if you have concerns about the animal's health.
Jonathan's Reptiles provides a community forum to help connect reptile owners with individuals interested in providing new homes. We do not take possession of animals, assess their health or behavior, verify information provided by owners, or make recommendations regarding the suitability of a particular reptile. Prospective adopters are responsible for asking questions, evaluating the animal and its needs, and determining whether they can provide appropriate lifelong care.
Our goal is to encourage responsible reptile ownership and help connect reptiles in need of new homes with informed, prepared keepers.
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Rehoming Through Our Facebook Community
Jonathan's Reptiles is no longer operating as a reptile rescue or adoption organization. Instead, we provide our Facebook community as a forum where reptile owners can connect with individuals interested in rehoming or adopting reptiles.
If you're looking for a particular species, you're welcome to join our Facebook group and watch for available animals or post that you're searching for a new reptile companion.
Jonathan's Reptiles does not take possession of animals, evaluate their health or temperament, verify information provided by owners, screen or approve adopters, conduct home checks, collect adoption applications, or participate in the transfer of ownership. All arrangements, communications, and agreements are made directly between the current owner and the prospective adopter.
Disclaimer: Jonathan's Reptiles serves solely as a community forum to facilitate connections between individuals. We do not endorse or guarantee any person, animal, information, transaction, or outcome.
Participants are solely responsible for performing their own due diligence before buying, adopting, rehoming, or accepting any reptile. By using our Facebook group or website, you acknowledge that Jonathan's Reptiles, its administrators, moderators, volunteers, and representatives are not liable for any disputes, injuries, illnesses, losses, damages, misrepresentations, or other claims arising from communications, transactions, or the ownership, care, transport, or transfer of any animal.
Reptile Lovers of Alaska: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1440546086183881
Am I ready to Adopt?
- Am I in a position to provide food, lighting, enclosures, expensive veterinary care, and other various expenses for my reptile's long lifespan? Do I have money set aside and saved for this?
- Will I be able to provide an appropriately sized enclosure for my animal as it grows?
- Would I be okay being bitten, scratched, stung, or tail-whipped by my animal?
- Have I researched the complex husbandry needs of my animal?
- Do I have a backup plan if I can no longer care for my herpetile? If my power or heat goes out?
- Do I have contact information for an emergency/routine pet sitter or reptile veterinarian?
What Kind of Herptile Do I Want?
- Am I comfortable handling or feeding live insects? Frozen/thawed rodents or poultry to feed my reptile?
- Do I want a reptile that stays small? Am I prepared for something larger?
- What is the largest size enclosure I can accommodate in my current living situation?
- Do I want an animal that tolerates being handled? Or am I okay with a display-only animal?
- What is my budget? (For lifetime care).
- What level of cleaning/maintenance am I prepared for?
- Do I want to co-habitate my reptile? (Hint....This answer should be NO, except in rare scenarios.)
- Do I want a reptile that eats daily? Weekly? Monthly?