Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary

08/24/2026

Thanks to everyone who made The Kids Cookie Break Festival a smashing success again in 2026!!

08/23/2026

Come meet SEVEN adoptable reptiles today at That Fish Place-That Pet Place from 10 am to 2 pm! We have 3 adult ball pythons, a young king snake, two young sulcata tortoises, and a large sulcata tortoise who all need new homes!

We will also have lots of our ambassador reptiles with us, and other reptile groups will be sharing as well! Tons of reptile fun and deals on reptile supplies today at That Fish Place-That Pet Place! See you there 🐍🦎🐢🐊😁

08/19/2026

So thankful for all the libraries that partner with us each year, and all the families that give reptiles a chance! This was our first time at Ross Library in Lock Haven, and it was awesome! Then we got to visit Renovo Library (for the second time) on the same trip! We are feeling blessed by so many great event partners.

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.