Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary

08/15/2026

How happy is Jesse when he’s holding a 7.5 ft rat snake? Quite very a lot happy 😃

(Photo courtesy of Ephrata Public Library ephratapubliclibrary)

08/12/2026

**UPDATE Operation Reptile was able to rescue the snake! Thanks everyone for giving reptiles a chance!**

This ball python was photographed today at Myerstown Quarry in the rock pile down from the flag post. A concerned hiker named Ethan recognized it was not a native snake and called us for help. At the time, the snake was wedged so far into the rock that it was not possible to pull him out without risking injury.

If anyone walks near Myerstown Quarry, please keep your eyes peeled for this abandoned pet snake. He needs to be taken in from the wild before Fall temperatures drop in the coming months. Whoever finds the snake (when he’s safely out of the rock pile) could potentially adopt him, or drop him off with our rescue.

Thanks for giving reptiles a chance!

08/12/2026

We just rescued another reptile in Lebanon! Last month we helped a 5-foot python there. Thankfully that one was returned home to his owners.

Today we picked up an amelanistic corn snake that was found in someone’s garage.

Is anyone in Lebanon missing a snake? If you can prove she’s yours, and you have a good reason she got loose, please let me know! If there’s a good owner looking for her, we want to help her get home. Thanks for giving reptiles a chance 😊🐍😀

Here’s the video of the rescue call:

https://youtube.com/shorts/4wzBbckyk4E?is=L9hDxyIDFeW5SMWn

08/11/2026

Trying to pack up for today’s show, but Penny the python wants to say hi to everybody first 🐍 👋 😂

08/11/2026

Hope to see you August 23! We will have some adoptable snakes and tortoises with us 😁

🦎 That Reptile Day is Almost Here! 🐍

This year's event is packed with opportunities for guests to learn about and interact with amazing reptiles, making it the perfect chance to introduce friends and family to the hobby we all love.

But reptile keepers, we've got plenty for you too!

✅ Exclusive deals
✅ Representatives from some of your favorite brands
✅ That Bug Bar with a variety of bugs for your reptiles to try
✅ Meet Adoptable Reptiles

Come celebrate reptiles, discover products, stock up on supplies, and enjoy a day with the local reptile community.

08/08/2026

Two more weeks of reptile shows at the library 📚!

We will be at Coatesville Library in Chester County today, Saturday morning 8/8 at 11. Then we have multiple shows in Lancaster and Clinton Counties over the next couple weeks.

Visit ForgottenFriend.org/events for details. Hope to see you there!

08/04/2026

Summer Reading fun keeps going 😎
Open a book and explore the world!!

08/03/2026

FREE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT 10AM TODAY!

Bring your whole family to one of our favorite events of the year! Hope to see you at the 14th annual KCB Festival!

https://www.thejunctioncenter.com/event/kcb-fest-2026/

08/02/2026

Is anyone in the Quarryville area missing a juvenile bearded dragon? This one was found in an area far from homes so we believe it was released rather than lost.

Thanks for all the interest, but a new home is pending if the owner is not found.

08/01/2026

Thanks to Fox 43 for visiting one of our library shows this week and sharing the story of the lost python that was discovered in Lebanon County. And thank you to Danny, the Richland man who was surprised by a python in his truck Monday morning, and chose to give reptiles a chance 😊

I love a story with a happy ending!

https://share.google/sHNDci9N0rQ1cSanF