Available for Adoption
Lorraine
Leopard Gecko
Female, 4 years - 2020
Lorraine was housed with another leopard gecko at her previous home, so she is a pet who will need to be monitored to keep her weight healthy. She is enjoying being single in her enclosure and needs a large home to enjoy the rest of her years solo.
Adoption fee: $45
Velvet
Leopard Gecko
Female, Adult
Velvet is a sweet, and very food motivated girl. She is a larger gecko, in need of a 40 gallon tank to explore. Velvet was found on the side of the road by a good samaritan, housed in an enclosure with another gecko. She has some scarring, but is otherwise a perfectly healthy girl. Velvet is not quite used to being handled, but settles down shortly after being picked up. Her foster parent works with her on dish and tong feeding all the bugs she didn't experience before. With a little work, Velvet can be an excellent family oriented gecko.
Adoption fee: $45
Gene
Leopard Gecko
Male, Adult
Gene is a very curious fellow who enjoys watching the current foster home tend to them and the others in the reptile room, usually from the safety of his hide but he is pretty active throughout the day and will explore or bask. He is handleable, and seems very curious to be on the ground and roam. He loves his food too!
Adoption fee: $45
Clyde
Leopard Gecko
Male, 7 years - 2018
Clyde is an outgoing, explorer type leopard gecko. He has a strong personality and tells you when he dislikes something (or doesn’t want to do something). He is a talker and fast to acclimate to new places. Although he likes to be out, he is less into petting and handling. He would rather sit on you or free roam. Clyde would be great for someone who wants a more active gecko.
Adoption fee: $45
Cupcake
Corn Snake - Anery
Male, 1.5 years - 2023
Meet Cupcake, the cutest little firecracker at The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue! This sassy cornsnake loves to put on a show, rattling his tail like a tough guy—but deep down, he’s all charm. A champion eater, Cupcake has never said no to a frozen/thawed mouse. Although he needs to work on his manners, Cupcake is ready for an experienced reptile keeper to take him home!
Adoption fee: $75
Bonnie
Leopard Gecko
Female, 7 years - 2018
Bonnie is a relaxed and quiet gecko and takes a while to warm up to people…but once you win her over, she is a sweetheart. Bonnie is more for someone who wants a “hang out” gecko that is less inclined to simply run off for exploration. Aka, a gecko who will watch TV with her person.
Adoption fee: $45
April
Bearded Dragon
Female, 2 years - 2023
More info coming soon!
Adoption fee: $75
Stilgar
Leopard Gecko
Male, Adult
Stilgar came from a situation where young owners didn't know how to properly care for a leopard gecko. He came to us with goopy eyes and a skull fracture. He has healed with a small amount of scarring on his eyes, but he's very healthy otherwise! Stilgar is ready for a quite and friendly home who won't be too rough with him. He is ok with handling but does not tolerate it for a long session. He has made steps towards this, but due to medical care he had to be given he is a little shy.
Adoption fee: $45
Walter
California Kingsnake - Black and Yellow
Unknown, Young adult
Walter is a handsome California Kingsnake with a big appetite and a curious personality. He’s very food motivated and always ready for mealtime! Walter can be a little spicy at times, but with patience and regular handling, he settles in nicely.
He’d do best with a keeper who appreciates a confident snake and can provide a secure, escape-proof setup.
Ready to give Walter the royal treatment?
Adoption fee: $75
Cleetus
Corn Snake - Normal
Unknown, Adult
Cleetus is a striking red corn snake with richly colored scales that make a bold impression. This calm and curious snake enjoys exploring!
Cleetus is a consistent eater and is currently just slightly under optimal weight—but with regular meals and continued care, reaching a healthy size will be no problem. This gorgeous snake is alert, active, and ready for a forever home!
Adoption fee: $75
Skitz
Leopard Gecko
Female, 4 years - 2021
Skitz is a goofy gecko who enjoys spending time out of her enclosure to explore. She loves to "sploot" when basking, and makes funny poses when being picked up and put back in her enclosure. She would be a great gecko for a family for older kiddos.
Adoption fee: $45
Rhea
Bearded Dragon
Female, 3-4 years - 2021
Rhea is a beautiful 2 year old dragon who is missing the tip of her tail. Likely from being housed with her siblings but she isn’t telling. She thinks it makes her mysterious. She is a good eater now that she has settled into her foster home; however, she prefers bugs to greens. She is an active adventurous girl who would like to explore more than she is allowed because her foster mom and her dogs are new to dragons and is worried about her safety as Rhea has no qualms about climbing on the dogs when they are in her way.
Adoption fee: $75
Gus
Bearded Dragon
Unknown, Adult
Gus is a lively and energetic bearded dragon with a big personality. He loves munching on his greens and is just a little bit spoiled—especially when it comes to mealtime. One of his favorite insects is dubia roaches, which he prefers to eat right off the tongs like the VIP he is! Gus would make a wonderful companion for someone who appreciates an active and curious reptile.
Adoption fee: $75
Spot
Leopard Gecko
Male, 2023
Spot is a confidentleopard gecko who loves basking in the spotlight — and under his heat lamp. With a curious spirit and a flair for the dramatic, he’s always ready to strike a pose or explore a new hide.
Spot is available for adoption with his enclosure!
Adoption fee: $45
Coco
Ball python
Unknown, 10 years - 2015
Coco is a very large ball python who is the epitome of gentle giant. Coco loves to hang out around shoulders and in laps. He's a cozy fella.
Coco will need a MINIMUM of a 4x2x2 for adoption.
Adoption fee: $75
Speckles
Leopard Gecko
Female, 2 years
Speckles is a calm, curious girl with a beautiful speckled pattern and a gentle nature. She’s shy at first but settles in nicely with a patient handler. Healthy, eating well, and ready for a cozy forever home where she can be admired and loved!
Adoption fee: $45
Terra
Bearded Dragon
Female, 3 years - 2022
Terra is a very lively girl who will need an adventurous and active family to call home. She will need a minimum of a 4x2x2 enclosure and a lot of outside time. She walks well on a leash if that's your thing! She is a little bit of a picky eater and will not eat from a bowl. She prefers a piece of slate or being hand fed. She would love to have someone to cuddle, swim, and sunbathe with.
Terra is special needs - not in daily care but in long time need. She has a mass on her back that will need to be monitored through her life. It is currently not bothering her, and she has been cleared by our veterinarian to be adopted.
Adoption fee: $75
Sweet Pea
Day Gecko
Female, 6-7 years
Sweet Pea is a day gecko who loves to play hide and seek in their enclosure. This means a well cluttered and planted tank would greatly benefit them. She's always got a happy face on, and loves to eat!
Adoption fee: $75
Belle
California Kingsnake
Unknown, 4-5 years - 2020
Belle is a beautiful king snake who loves to rearrange her enclosure to how she likes it. A large, cluttered enclosure would benefit her, so she could burrow and move things how she sees fit. Belle is a very motivated eater just as most kingsnakes are, but tends to miss a lot, so tong feeding will be a must.
Adoption fee: $75
Buddha
Leopard Gecko
Male, 2020
Buddha is a big, sassy boy who loves to eat. He's currently needing to be on a smidgen of a diet to be his optimal weight. Buddha is friendly after he's taken out of his enclosure but has a low tolerance for long-term handling. A silly note about Buddha, he gets car sick! He will need to keep car travel down to a minimum, but does do well in a small container when travel is necessary.
Buddha will need a MINIMUM of a 40 gallon tank for adoption.
Adoption fee: $45
Sabrina
Leopard Gecko
Female, 5 years - 2020
Sabrina (Sabi for short) is a BIG girl. She loves to chase bugs and is very curious. Sabi does get spooked sometimes by loud noises, so a quieter home with older kiddos would be best. She doesn't mind being held and will crawl into your hand! Sabrina will need a 40 gallon (or larger) enclosure due to her larger size.
Adoption fee: $45
Vivi
Leopard Gecko
Female, 6 years - 2019
Vivi came to us with some serious eye issues, which had extended her stay before she could become adoptable. She now has permanently wonky eyes, but they don't stop her! She's a voracious eater of any type of bug. She can be bowl fed, tong fed, or let her out in a bin to chase bugs herself. Vivi can be easy to spook due to some vision problems given her circumstances. This only really affects her when she is being taken out of her enclosure, and when being put back in. Once she is out, she is easy to handle. She is missing most of her toe tips from poor shedding, but she gets around just fine. Vivi also likes to poo in a specific spot in her enclosure, so litter training her would be easy!
Vivi will need a 40 gallon to live out her life to the fullest.
Adoption fee: $45
Cronus
Ball Python
Male, 15 years - 2010
Cronus is a beautiful, large normal ball python who loves to be out and about, watching his humans take care of the house. He loves to eat, and has a relaxed personality.
Cronus will need a MINIMUM of a 4x2x2 for adoption.
Adoption fee: $75
Kaida
Asian Water Monitor
Male, Juvenile
Kaida is only available for experienced reptile keepers.
Kaida is an asian monitor that needs a little more tlc in the socialization aspect, and tends to be shy at first around new people, but warms up quickly if you allow him to come on his terms. Snacks are an excellent way to his heart. He likes to be tong fed every 2-3 days with a variety of frozen thawed whole pretty items such as rodents or quail, quail eggs, salmon, and tilapia.
Kaida may also be adopted with a temporary enclosure as well for $200. He will need to be upgraded a year or two after adoption, so he will be a large commitment.
Adoption fee: $275
Jalapeño
Ornate Box Turtle
Male, Adult
Jalapeño is a spicy male box turtle who's ready for a new lease on life. He has some shell damage that makes him have a white patch on his shell, but it has been cleared by our veterinarian. Jalapeño got his name because when he came in, he was quite a hisser. He has calmed down since and is ready to meet his new people. He would love to explore an outdoor enclosure or backyard. He is a great eater and especially looooves bell peppers!
Adoption fee: $50
Dusty
Leopard Gecko
Male, 2005
Dusty is a bit of an awkward guy, but makes a great buddy for just about anyone. He is great at being handled, and LOVES to dig in his dirt box. A bioactive enclosure would be great for Dusty! He also loves to bask, and do the iconic sploot.
Adoption fee: $45
Bundy
Ball Python
Unknown, Adult
Bundy is a very social and chill ball python. He is what we would consider an ambassador animal for the species. He loves to hang out on shoulders, and is very slow moving. Bundy is still thin from his previous home, but he is a champ at eating! He will need to be tong fed, as he does miss his prey from time to time. Bundy would be an excellent choice for a family that is interested in a snake that can come out of the enclosure frequently.
Bundy will do well in a 75 gallon enclosure or larger.
Adoption fee: $75
Reptile Adoption Equipment Checklist
Disclaimer: We may have different requirements on a case-by-case basis but this list can serve as a general guide on what we expect from potential adopters.
General Requirements for All Reptiles
- Enclosure/Tank: Appropriate size for the specific reptile.
- Thermometer: To monitor temperature in the enclosure.
- Hygrometer: To monitor humidity levels.
- UVB Lighting: Required for most reptiles to synthesize Vitamin D3.
- Heating Element: Ceramic heat emitter, or basking lamp as needed.
- Thermostat: To regulate heating elements.
- Substrate: Species-appropriate bedding material.
- Hides: At least two, one on the warm side and one on the cool side.
- Water Dish: Large enough for drinking and, if appropriate, soaking.
- Feeding Tongs: To safely feed live or frozen/thawed prey.
- Calcium and Vitamin D3 Supplement: For dusting food items as needed.
- Cleaning Supplies: Reptile-safe disinfectant for regular tank cleaning.
Ball Python
- Tank Size: Minimum 4x2x2 tank for adults.
- Heating: Basking light or ceramic heat emitter.
- Lighting: Low UVB lighting.
- Humidity: Keep at 50-60%; misting system or humid hide recommended.
- Decor: Branches or artificial plants for climbing and hiding.
Leopard Gecko
- Tank Size: Minimum 20-gallon tank for a single adult.
- Heat Source: Basking light or ceramic heat emitter.
- Humidity: Keep at 30-40%; moist hide recommended for shedding.
- Lighting: Low UVB lighting
- Food Dish: For mealworms or other insects.
- Calcium Dish: Small dish with calcium powder in the tank.
Crested Gecko
- Tank Size: Minimum 20-gallon vertical tank for a single adult.
- Heat Source: Room temperature is often sufficient; ceramic heat emitter if needed.
- Humidity: Keep at 60-80%; misting system or regular misting required.
- Lighting: Low UVB lighting.
- Branches and Plants: For climbing and hiding; focus on vertical space.
Bearded Dragon
- Tank Size: Minimum 4x2x2 tank for adults.
- Basking Spot: Provide a basking lamp that reaches 95-105°F.
- UVB Lighting: High-output UVB bulb (10.0 or higher).
- Humidity: Keep at 30-40%; avoid high humidity.
- Food Dish: For greens, vegetables, and insects.
- Climbing Branches: Rocks or branches for basking and exercise.
Iguana
- Tank Size: Minimum 6-foot tall enclosure with ample climbing space.
- Basking Spot: Provide a basking lamp that reaches 95-100°F.
- UVB Lighting: High-output UVB bulb (10.0 or higher).
- Humidity: Keep at 70-80%; misting system or regular misting required.
- Branches and Shelves: For climbing and basking.
- Vegetation: Fresh greens and vegetables daily; large food dish.
Reptile Adoption FAQ
Reptiles have specific care requirements that differ greatly from more traditional pets like cats or dogs. You should consider the reptile's lifespan, space requirements, diet, heating and lighting needs, and whether you have the time and resources to provide proper care. Reptiles also require a commitment to maintaining their habitat, ensuring proper humidity, and providing regular vet check-ups.
Research is key! Consider factors such as the reptile’s size, temperament, activity level, and care needs. Some reptiles, like leopard geckos, are better for beginners, while others, like iguanas, require more advanced care. Our staff at The Lizard Lighthouse can help guide you to a reptile that matches your experience level and lifestyle.
You’ll need to have a properly sized enclosure, appropriate heating and lighting, substrate, hides, water and food dishes, and any specific items needed for the species you’re adopting. We provide a detailed checklist for each type of reptile we adopt out (see our Reptile Adoption Equipment Checklist).
Yes, but it’s important to choose a reptile that matches your experience level. Some reptiles are more beginner-friendly, while others require more advanced care. We offer guidance and support for first-time reptile owners to ensure you feel confident in your ability to care for your new pet.
Adoption fees vary depending on the species, age, and health of the reptile. The fee helps cover the cost of the reptile’s care while they were with us, including food, vet visits, and any necessary treatments. We can provide specific adoption fees when you inquire about a particular reptile.
We are here to support you even after the adoption process! You can reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have about your reptile’s care. We also encourage you to join reptile care communities and forums for additional support and information.
Yes, if you find yourself unable to care for your reptile, we ask that you return it to The Lizard Lighthouse so we can ensure it finds a new, suitable home. We understand that circumstances can change, and we want to make sure all our reptiles are well cared for.
Start by filling out our adoption application, which you can find on our website. Once submitted, we will review your application and will reach out to you to discuss your experience and expectations. If approved, we will schedule a time for you to pick-up your new family member from its foster home.
Yes, we offer ongoing support for all our adopters. This includes care advice, behavioral tips, and access to resources for reptile health and well-being.
If you notice any signs of illness or unusual behavior, contact a reptile-savvy veterinarian immediately. You can also reach out to us for guidance, and we can help you find the right vet. It’s important to act quickly to ensure your reptile receives the necessary care.
