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Bigham Farms & Exotics

We are a members only Turtle and Tortoise Sanctuary.
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We also have other animals that call this place home 🐪 🦝 🦎 🐍 🦜 🐖 🦘 🐒 To become a member click our Featured post at the top of our page!

08/26/2024

🐪 A lot will be different when you come back to visit!

We had some help from family to clear this overgrown brush area for woody the camels new viewing spot. I’ll now be setting posts for our mandatory barrier to prevent people from getting too close to him and potentially getting injured. He’s definitely not a baby anymore 😆 it’ll be nice and shaded, and we are even considering putting some benches or tables in this area as well for relaxing or homeschool groups to do some outdoor studies 📚

But don’t worry! We can still offer camel feeding at birthdays and some open days! We are required by law to have an employee during all hands on feedings because camels can be dangerous 😤

Only a 10 more days to become a member and see all the upgrades we are making here at the sanctuary! Follow the link to become a member and visit!

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08/26/2024

Dwight as a baby 🥰

Seeing how cute they are as babies can really make you understand why so many people make the mistake of getting one thinking it’ll be a good indoor pet…

These animals can make really cool “pets?” For those who truly understand what they need. These animals can be very dangerous as adults, and turn from the sweetest animals, to wanting to tear you apart in a seconds (usually if you take something they consider there’s). And yes we know there are some who may stay friendly, but what if the one you get isn’t? Will you still plan on keeping an animal you may never get to touch again?… most people don’t.

They also require large outdoor areas where they can climb, play, and have enrichment toys or activities which can cost a lot of money and time. If you are ever planning on getting one you should always have a plan in place for them to get out of your house. Unless you have an entire room for one, it’s most likely not enough space and your house will definitely smell 🤢 and no, a birdcage isn’t a good home for them 😭

We are not the kind of place that says you shouldn’t own something, but always put the care of the animal over your want to own them, that is all we are saying. And sometimes we make people mad by making these educational posts, but anyone who cares about the long term welfare of the animals will agree 100%

If you are a supporter of what we do, consider being a member for only $5 per month which will include free entry to all of our open days. Follow link to become a member and help us educate, while also helping animals in need.

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08/26/2024

This is a peacock 🐢 slider that was surrendered this afternoon. The patterns on this guy are so cool, can’t wait to see what a little natural ☀️ will do!

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08/25/2024

🐢🐪🦜‼️Very important information‼️🦘🐒🦝
So please share so people aren’t disappointed when they are turned away at the gate!

We open back up starting September 5th from 8-12!
We are members, and guests of members ONLY during general open hours. We have many posts explaining the reasons for these changes, so please look back at some of our older posts for that information😁

We will be open Thursdays-Saturdays weekly during the school year, and Wednesday-Saturday during school out summer months. Hours will change depending on time of year to keep animals from being to cold, or to hot.

Membership is only $5 per month, which includes free entry to all open hour days. Members are able to bring guests with them, but must pay $10 per person exact cash at the gate 1 and under are free!

When you visit our sanctuary, not only are you getting to enjoy a very unique experience where you can feed our rescue turtles and tortoises as well as see some other really cool exotic animals you don’t see often like 🐒 lemurs, 🦘 wallabies, 🦜 parrots, 🐪 camel, emus, 🦝 coatimundi, and 🦎 giant lizards, you are helping provide a home for these animals that will keep them out of overcrowded rescues.

To become a member, please follow the link!

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08/25/2024

This stick bug was very interesting 🧐 the more biodiversity we add to our facility, the more interesting things we find!

08/24/2024

Dwight is being extra chompy 🦷 this morning 😬
He’s still cute though 🤷‍♂️

08/23/2024

One of our mama 🦚 peahens has started another nest. We really don’t want her to go through another hatch this year because it can be a lot on them.

Would any of our members be interested in trying to hatch them in an incubator or under a hen? It’s late in the year, so there is no guarantee that they are fertile, but may be worth a try!

Message us if you’d like to give it a try! Must be a member. As of now there are 4 and she may keep laying.

08/23/2024

🐢 Don’t forget to see our new snapping turtle exhibit at your next visit!

For obvious reasons we can’t put her with the other turtles in the rescue turtle pond 😂

Also, these guys are extremely good at hiding, so keep your eyes peeled 👀

08/23/2024

🦎🌿 The curious case of Veiled Chameleons: From their origins to their unexpected presence in Florida 🌿🦎

🌏 Native Habitat:
Veiled Chameleons (Chamaeleo calyptratus) are native to the mountain regions of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates. Known for their vibrant colors and remarkable ability to change their skin color, these fascinating creatures are adapted to hot, arid climates and are typically found in trees and shrubs.

🌿 Florida's Wild Population:
In a curious twist of fate, Veiled Chameleons have found their way into the wilds of Florida. Originally introduced to the state through the exotic pet trade, these chameleons have established feral populations in certain parts of the state. While they may be thriving in Florida's subtropical environment, their presence poses challenges to native species and ecosystems.

🌟 Quick Facts:
- Veiled Chameleons are omnivores, feeding on insects, fruits, and vegetation.
- Their distinctive casques (helmet-like structures on their heads) play a role in thermoregulation and communication.
- Male Veiled Chameleons can display vibrant colors during courtship or territorial displays.

🌿 Conservation Concerns:
The presence of exotic species like Veiled Chameleons in Florida highlights the importance of responsible pet ownership and preventing the release of non-native species into the wild. By understanding and respecting the natural habitats of these fascinating creatures, we can help protect both their well-being and the balance of local ecosystems.

Let's continue to marvel at the wonders of nature while striving to ensure the harmony of all species in their rightful environments. 🌿🦎

08/23/2024

It can be very hard to sit back and enjoy what we have built, but it is amazing to see this place transform from raw land to a completely unrecognizable place right here in Alabama.

14 days before our Grand Reopening!! Make sure to come see us when we open back up, but make sure to become a member before attempting to visit!
Membership signup in the comments 🐢

If you don’t want to become a member, you can always book a private opening, but there is a minimum fee for private openings.

08/22/2024

🦘 One of the hardest animals to get a good picture of 😡 why does every picture end up blurry 😂.

Although we love Sidney, having almost any exotic animal living in the house is not pleasant lol. This is one of the reason we barely show pics or videos of our animals in the house, because it gives people the false impression that it’s all rainbows and sunshine. When in reality it’s so much work, and no matter what you do messes and smells will happen 😬

When looking for an animal that’s “out of the norm” please put the animals wellbeing over your desire to own something interesting. Wallabies and other exotics can make good pets, but they are nothing like dogs or cats, and should always have access to a large outside area at the very least.

08/22/2024

Wally is so handsome! Can’t wait for Sidney to be old enough to introduce them 🥰

08/22/2024

Our medium Sulcata Tortoise exhibit is complete! Now we just have to plant the out the outside garden bed and pick a perfect tree to shade our members while they feed them 🥰

As of now this will hold Darwin, Luca, Lego, and Nelly! Once Jello, Eve, and Tua get a little more size on them they can move in, so they will be in the smaller yard behind our check-in area 😊

This will let members get up close to the tortoises and even feed them during our open days.

If you’d like to come visit our sanctuary, please become a member, there will be no walk in entry without a membership, or without being accompanied by a member.

To become a member, please follow the link in the comments!

08/21/2024

Don’t forget we have a fundraiser going on with Pampered Chef!!

Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Bigham Farms & Exotics -- Orders must be placed by August 31st 🥳🥳🥳
https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/heatherwhidden0803
Pamper yourself and give more together! 👩‍🍳

An additional $3 (up to $50) will be added to our fundraiser when you sign up for Our Kitchen Party's Newsletter, like this one, to be emailed to you in September. One participant will win a FALL product giveaway!!!! 🫶
So if that sounds like you, comment your favorite cooking GIF in the comments then check your messages for more info about your entry!

08/20/2024

🐢 Shallow drinking/soaking pond build starts tomorrow morning! This will be the 4th of these style ponds I’ve built over the years and absolutely love them! Not only are they naturalistic, they are easy to clean and safe so tortoises don’t flip over 😁 this will also be the largest since we will be housing quite a few rescue tortoises in here.
Things like this woundnt be possible without the support of our members!! Thank You!😊

08/20/2024

🐢 🐪 🦜 🐒 🦎 🦘 🦝 🐖 🦚 🦃 🦆 🐍
Our member self check-in area is coming along nicely. All that’s left is to add signs explaining the process for our members to sign in during each visit, a security camera to keep people honest, and our fridge, which will have produce to feed the tortoises, as well as to buy cold drinks and frozen treats!

We are so excited to open back up soon and show everyone the changes we have made!

If you are planning to visit us when we open back up please remember we will be members and guests of members only. There will be no walk up entry without a member present, no exceptions. To become a member and support this Turtle/Tortoise sanctuary and education center please follow the link in the comments 😊

08/20/2024

This praying mantis has been on our eucalyptus tree for at least a month, and we see it every single day. This morning, while doing a walkthrough, I noticed it had moulted its exoskeleton overnight, revealing new wings 🪽

🪴 Having a wide variety of plants allows homes for all sorts of different animals and bugs, but to see one stick around week after week as so much fun!

This tree is almost 4 feet taller than when we planted it in the spring, so getting a good picture 9 feet in the canopy is kind of tricky, but you can see it’s exoskeleton on the side of it.

08/19/2024

The ups and down over the last few months have been unreal. Memberships were skyrocketing at the start and have slowed down significantly. If we don’t reach our goal of members by the end of this week, we will have no other choice but to make some hard decisions on a few of our beloved animals.

Sammy is such a joy to interact with when she says “hello!” And “I love you!” But the reason she is being considered is we know we can find her a good long term home with lots of attention, but she’s one of our favorite animals so it’s extremely hard 😢

If you are planning on waiting a few days before we open back up before starting your membership, please consider starting now. This will help us get a grasp on what we can and can’t do, and not have to scramble last minute to find homes for some of our feathered and furry friends.

To become a member is only $5 per month allowing you free entry during all of our open days! Follow the link in the comments so we can keep providing long term loving homes for these animals.

We are still not planning on closing, but will still have to do some downsizing for the care of all the other animals. If it ever gets to the point where closing HAS to happen, all memberships will be able to be canceled but that’s the last thing we want!

08/18/2024

🦚 Last baby peachick looking for a new home 🥰
We will be doing a drawing tomorrow evening with the winner.

Requirements:
1. You must be a Member
2. He/she must be free range or have a Massive setup for him/her
3. Message us that you are interested ONLY if you are a member to sign up for the drawing.
4. Please research their care before signing up.
5. Be able to pick her up by the end of the week 😊

We are so excited to start offering specials for our supporters. We will be doing drawings for plants, free parties, private events, and also free school shows for members in the near future!

If you’d like to become a member for only $5 per month, signup with the link in the comments.

08/18/2024

One issue with keeping multiple sulcata tortoises together can be harassment, and males fighting… in our newest tortoise yard we will have 4 separate houses with multiple size doors so the smaller ones can get a break from any harassment from the larger ones.

Tortoises, especially sulcatas are creatures of habit, so once they find their perfectly suited house, they tend to choose that same spot over and over. We are hoping these “stall” style houses with lower roofs will make them feel secure, but also have a hinged top allowing us to do our daily checks on them.

We are so excited to offer a place like no other in our town. Not only will it give people a unique experience, it will help give homes to dozens of turtles, tortoises, and other animals!!

We will post an update when these are finished 😁

08/18/2024

Louie and Lucy can't wait to see you in just a few weeks! This month has been unusual for them without guests, but they're excited to see some smiling faces soon.

Please keep in mind that we will be open to Members and guests of members ONLY when we open our doors again in September! Membership costs less than a cup of coffee per month, but that monthly donation will make the difference on us keeping this place around for the long run. For only $5 per month become a member today, and not only help with daily care of the animals, but allows members free entry at all general open days! All other guests must be accompanied by a member.

To become a member, follow the link in the comments 😁

08/16/2024

🐢Y’all asked, we are doing it!! Sponsor a tortoise is now available!!🥳

You can now sponsor a tortoise for only $10 per month! All precedes will go directly to the tortoise daily care, diet, housing, medical and with us, even enrichment!

This offer not only allows you to make a difference in an animal’s life, it also makes you become a member🥳 so you can visit them during our open days! We will even have signs with each tortoise on their exhibits with the names of each donor as a thank you‼️

We will start doing individual posts of each tortoise on occasion to give sponsors and everyone updates on how they are doing.

To sponsor a tortoise follow the link in the comments and type in $10 and make sure to keep it on monthly for the auto pay. After submitting donation send us a message here and tell us which tortoise you’d like to sponsor and the name of the sponsor/memeber (perfect gift idea 🥰) and we will write you down!

At this time we will not be offering one time large payments for this due to it being a lot more of a complicated process. This may be something we can offer in the future, but at this time we do not have enough hours in the day to juggle everything being asked of us.

Thanks everyone for this idea 🥳

08/15/2024

And one of these kill 15 times more people per year than the other in the U.S. 😢

08/15/2024

Look like we have 13 total!! One step closer to keeping the next pandemic at bay!

Did you know these harmless snakes could help prevent Lyme disease or even the Plague⁉️ with the slightest education on rat snakes, you’d learn that they couldn’t harm you even if they tried! I’d much rather have a snake hanging around my porch than coughing up blood because a simple flea bite.

08/14/2024

🐢We're considering an adopt-a-tortoise program due to dozens of requests! To determine if it's worth the time investment, we need honest feedback. Only if you are truly interested in following through with this, please leave a comment saying you would like to do this. Once we see if we have enough people interested we will take pictures, and make bios of each reacue tortoise we have and post them for people to choose who they’d like to sponsor.

We will also have plaques on their exhibits with their bio and the names of adoptees as a thank you! This will help people to know who is who in each exhibit when they come to visit.

The price will be $10 per month on the same recurring monthly payment like our members will do. This will also double as a membership so you get in free on any open days in the future so you can come see the tortoise you sponsor!

As of now we have:
5 small-medium sulcatas
1 large male sulcata (bowser)
1 baby redfoot tortoise 🥰
2 adult redfoots tortoises
We are also receiving 2 sulcatas in the next few days which will hopefully go into the medium sulcata yard after quarantine.

If this proves to be worth it, we may consider doing this for the aquatic turtles, but catching and identifying 20+ aquatic turtles isn’t an easy task 😂

08/14/2024

One of our sweet members set up a fundraiser through Pampered Chef! Go check it out!! ☺️🐢

Bigham Farms & Exotics Fundraiser

Pampered Chef will donate up to 30% of sales to Bigham Farms for orders placed on this party link.

Buy quality essentials for your kitchen, take advantage of great sales and discounts!

Don't forget to join Our Kitchen Party for a Turtley-Free gift!🥳🐢

At Our Kitchen Party on Facebook we inspire you to prepare more snacks and meals at home. ❤️

08/13/2024

Thank you to everyone who became a member today! We are grateful for the support we have received, and we are closer to achieving our goal of caring for the animals we love while giving this area something unique in return. We are beyond excited to show everyone the improvements we have done, and are currently working on. Fingers crossed our body’s can handle a few more weeks of this 😂
Membership link in comments!

08/13/2024

Project after project!! We can’t wait for guests to see some of our new exhibits we have been working on! This one is quite simple, but is perfect for our snapping turtle 🐢 she has been inside since we’ve had her, and we know being outside is the best thing for her. On to the next project 🥵

08/13/2024

🐢Please read and share so everyone knows!🐢

We want to do our best at explaining the main purpose of the membership, because we think it is being overlooked in our recent posts 😬

Memebrship isn’t about us trying to exclude anyone, but it is an attempt at not closing our doors like we almost had to in June before we got an amazing amount of support. The small monthly membership will allow us to, at minimum keep these rescues alive and happy during winter months, as well as middle of summer when numbers drop. This is for those who love what we do, and want to see us still be around in the long run, and as the reward for helping members get in free during all open days!

Almost every small facility and sanctuary we know are under extreme pressure of closing their doors due to lack of funding. When that happens, where will all the animals go?…. We don’t want to imagine large scale euthanasia of tortoises like we see daily with dogs and cats 😭.

If you know us, and have spent any time talking to us, you will know our main priority in life is our family, and the animals themselves, not 💰(look at the house we live in compared to our sanctuary 😂)

We really hope this helps explain a little why we are not offering pay ahead of time memberships, because yes they do help in the short term, but will cost us in the long run. Membership is only $5 per month on a recurring payment and only one person per family has to become a member, not everyone. When members bring guests, members will be free, and guests will pay the normal $10 entry like normal.

We have done a very extensive cost analysis for our monthly expenses, and are happy to say we are almost halfway to our minimum members needed 🥳 That being said, if we do not reach the minimum memberships by September, we will be planning on moving forward with closing our doors like we planned in the past, and doing only traveling education shows to support the animals we currently have at our sanctuary.

For the price of a coffee per month you can be a part of something that will make a difference, not only for the animals we currently have, but education so people don’t jump into buying 🐢 they have no real long term plan on keeping!

To become a member, follow the link in the comments!

08/12/2024

😢Bowser, our largest sulcata tortoise was crying yesterday after I told him how many people have become members to help support him and his friends at the sanctuary!

Just kidding 😂 sulcata tortoises are also called the crying tortoises, due to them having clear water running from their eyes. This is caused when they get really hot and they are out grazing. Luckily for him, he has got a nice cooled home to retreat to as well as a shaded shallow pond when things get a little to hot 🥵

Become a member and enjoy free entry at any of our open days! Link with info in the comments 🐢 Remember that we will be members only, or guests of members only when we open back up! No walk-ins.

Address

11926 Upper Columbus Road
Coker, AL
35452

Opening Hours

11am - 3pm

Website

http://bighamfarmsexotics.com/

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Our new feeding tongs have arrived! This will ensure safety of our members, as well as our tortoises from the old clothespins we use to use! These will also be much easier to sanitize and won’t hurt the animals if they accidentally take too big of a bite! Who’s ready to feed some tortoises⁉️

Coatis have a very strong sense of smell, and using scent enrichment really gives them something to do and enjoy. You can even see him rubbing the scent in his tail and fur to keep the smell around a little longer 🥰 we also hide treats around his exhibit allowing him to have natural foraging habits. We just built him a brand new catch box which makes daily entertainment a breeze, and much safer for the days he’s a little more aggressive.

Some love them, some hate them, but Guinea Fowl can have many benefits on a farm or large property. These birds are bug eating machines, running around all day long eating ticks, grasshoppers, and all bugs in between. They have even been observed standing in a wall formation pushing snakes and other animals away from their home areas. They can also be EXTREMELY LOUD, which is the main reason some may not like them, but they provide a great alarm system on a farm once you get accustomed to the different meanings of there calls.

We are now up to 21 sliders in our rescue turtle pond! The pond is roughly 3,500 gallons, but we don’t want to overcrowd the turtles so they have an enjoyable life, so Rescue turtle pond 2.0 may be something we look at doing in the future! This pond was 100% funded by donations and we know we could do a much larger 10,000 gallon?.. One day!

Some of the Sulcata tortoises who call this place home! These are a Huge commitment, so please consider a different species if you are ever looking for a new pet Tortoise. That $50-$125 baby sulcata will cost thousands in the long run due to their size, and need for a large escape proof yard. Become a member today and help support the animals that call this place home, while also getting to come visit them during our open days! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLCCSXK8KJTMA/checkout/SYMRYMKKO2AOQDLNPJETDZTV?src=sheet&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0XVEaing_Y9Ao4PC8zr5KyGJcYqqQx2ik2W37_0eV68h20ktICb3LUEYo_aem_GkUjUZcrCLTeXLrsaUBeGQ

Woody is absolutely loving his new larger home 🥰 he seems so much more comfortable and happy 😊

🦝 Dwight is enjoying these cool mornings. Thank you to all of our members for allowing us to give these animals long term homes, we couldn’t do it without you! To become member and help us with our rescue turtles/tortoises while also being able to enjoy visiting them on our open days, follow the link in the comments.

‼️ Become a member today and enjoy this little piece of paradise right here in west Alabama! Not only do you get to enjoy something out of the norm, you are helping fund our turtle/tortoise sanctuary 🐢‼️ less than two weeks away from our grand reopening, so follow the link in the comments, or check out of featured posts for more information.

After almost 3 month, we have 12 babies headed out to the real world. Life is going to be extremely difficult for these guys no doubt. But they are in a perfect area to hopefully thrive, and eat as many rats and mice over the years reducing real threats to people, like disease.

From the first Aldabra Tortoise I laid eyes on as a child, they have always been my favorite. So grateful to have Sam here at the sanctuary to educate people on the true giants that still live on earth today! Become a member today and watch him grow year after year! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLCCSXK8KJTMA/checkout/SYMRYMKKO2AOQDLNPJETDZTV?src=sheet&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0XVEaing_Y9Ao4PC8zr5KyGJcYqqQx2ik2W37_0eV68h20ktICb3LUEYo_aem_GkUjUZcrCLTeXLrsaUBeGQ

Showing our medium sulcatas their future home 🥰 they are going to love it once it’s completed!

Some people may see their worst nightmare, we see new life exploring this big scary world for the first time. Rat snakes are crucial to our environment, and when we educate and not hate, the world can be better for us all.

Woody has always refused any shade we give him, but never turns down a good hose down.

One thing I know for a fact is we try our hardest to give these animals the best, most natural life we can provide. We have our ”medium” sulcatas in the redfoot tortoise area while we finish their huge exhibit. This allows them unlimited grass to eat and they are all exploding in size! Be a part of changing these animals life, while also getting the chance to see them in person. https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLCCSXK8KJTMA/checkout/SYMRYMKKO2AOQDLNPJETDZTV?src=sheet&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0XVEaing_Y9Ao4PC8zr5KyGJcYqqQx2ik2W37_0eV68h20ktICb3LUEYo_aem_GkUjUZcrCLTeXLrsaUBeGQ

The amount of muscle Wally has put on over the last year has been unreal. He’s always been a strong animal for his size, but now he’s on a whole new level! We love Wally, and can’t wait to introduce baby Sidney to him 🥰

We appreciate our members' support as we shift from 2021's spring building of the camel exhibit, to current renovations for rescue tortoises, knowing these efforts will be physically and financially demanding, but ultimately fulfilling. And no, we are not getting rid of woody the camel! He is legitimately our baby and he’s going to be in a much larger exhibit viewable from our nature trail 😁 Don’t wait until the days before we open back up, and become a member today, so we can make this the most beautiful place to visit in Alabama, while also making a difference in our community and state😁Link is in the comments for becoming a member!

Make sure to see Aziz the blackthroat monitor at your next visit! We will have his outdoor exhibit fully finished by the time we open back up September 5th. Also keep in mind before your next visit to sign up as a member or come with a member or there is no entry, members a their guests only! Read our last posts for more details.

Opossums aren’t these big scary animals some may think. Would I recommend grabbing them bare handed?… no, but all they want to do is get away or play dead. I needed to let this new mama know this isn’t the place to hang around. P.S. DO NOT TRY THIS WITH A RACCOON🤣

Indeed, the dog bites 😂 #bighamfarmsexotics #bighamfarms #tortoiserescue #turtlesanctuary #turtlerescue

One more box turtle released into our lowland/wetland nature trail. When you find these crossing the road, it is always best to help them in the direction they were heading. And it is important to know that you should never take an eastern box turtle home as a “pet”. Not only is it inhumane, it is also illegal in most states including Alabama. When looking for a pet turtle, look into captive bred animals, and always check local and state laws. #boxturtle #keepwildturtleswild #bighamfarmsexotics #bighamfarms #tortoiserescue #turtlesanctuary #turtlerescue #tuscaloosaalabama #tortoisesanctuary