Southern Arizona Reptile Rescue & Education

12/11/2024

Team member Hannah and I just finished a presentation at Santa Cruz Catholic School and I have to say that it was the best group of of kids 🥰! Polite, courteous, respectful for the entire event. Teachers and parents be very proud of the children you are raising, they were wonderful!

12/11/2024

This big guy is being held at our Tucson facility. Please help us find his family.

12/09/2024

Large adult Sulcata found wandering near Speedway and 3rd.
This boy is XL and we would like get him home to his family, he appears healthy and well taken care of.
Please call or text us at 808-747-6445.

12/07/2024

Come join us today at Houghton town center from 10 to 1 PM!

12/06/2024

Need some Holiday cheer to get you in the mood? Come see us tomorrow at Houghton Town Center from 10-1p.
Ho Ho Ho!

12/04/2024

Introducing Wilson from Wilcox. He was brought to us last week from Wilcox Animal Control along with 2 iguanas and a monitor. He had several layers of old, dried shed skin that we have slowly been removing. He has been getting soaks and soft scrubs and today he got a mani-pedi. Follow along to watch Wilsons progress.

12/04/2024

People, please take the necessary time to research any species.
This is what happens when a species is overbred in the pet trade, gets impulse purchased and completely overwhelms rescues because they take an immense amount of space and food resources.

This is the Sulcata set up at the Phoenix Herpetological Society. I was shocked when I visited. They were stacked as much as 3 tortoises high in the house!

12/03/2024

Did YOU read the wonderful article on The Dodo about our amazing Reptile Ambassador Citrus?
Here is your chance to come and meet him in person!

12/03/2024

Sharing this happy adoption picture with permission of mom. Slinky is one of our adoptables that found a new family During our recent adopt-a-thon event.
When you have a name picked out for your new snake and then one of the snakes you meet has that name it must be meant to be! 🥰

12/03/2024

Kinders gonna get some reptile lovin!

12/02/2024

Several of our adoptable Ball Pythons went to their new homes during our Jingle Balls Adopt-A-Thon, including miss Honey Mustard. 🥰

11/29/2024

Updated List of current adoptables, Adoption fees apply and proof of enclosure required. If you need enclosures check with us as we always have them available at reduced costs.
TEXT us at 808-747-6445 for information on adopting.

11/28/2024

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/adorable-monster-goes-searching-for-friends-at-dog-adoption-event

He's the friendliest monster ever.

11/25/2024

Ball Python Adopt-A-Thon!

Adoption fees apply, proof of enclosure required

We have enclosures, lights, hides available!

11/25/2024

Nailed it! 🤣

11/24/2024

Here in Arizona we get a lot of calls from people that see or have found a “Bull Snake”.
Bull Snakes are a subspecies of Gopher Snakes that are found in more midwestern and eastern states. Here in Arizona we have Gopher Snakes. The two are very similar in appearance, but one of the most obvious differences (besides location) is that Bull Snakes tend to be much thicker girthed than our local Gopher Snakes. Although both can reach impressive lengths, the Bull Snake is one of North Americas longest snakes, reaching up to 8 feet.
This beauty pictured is Draco, a very beautiful red Bull Snake.

11/24/2024

Welcome back to ! Today we’re going to be talking about the difference between and snakes! The key difference between them is the delivery method. Venomous snakes inject their toxin through their fangs when biting prey. Poisonous snakes (very few species) usually take poison from their prey and use it defensively.

The second snake in the comic that is both poisonous and venomous is the Tiger Keelback snake. These snakes are from southeastern Asia but are very similar to our Eastern Hognose snakes, in that they store poison from the toads they eat! Both of these snakes have what is called a nuchal gland that allows them to store this poison and use it when they feel threatened. The poison contains bufadienolides, which can cause acute pain and temporary damage to the cornea if they get in your eyes. When ingested or inhaled, they can irritate any tissue they touch and even cause heart problems.

Remember, snakes don’t want to bite you! They don’t see us as prey and would much rather use their venom on prey for an easy meal. The few snakes that do have poison tend to use it defensively and do not seek to bite people.

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