The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue

19/07/2025

Remember everyone, this is
TOMORROW morning, Sunday, July 20th! Come by to check out our adoptable critters. 🦎🦎

Mark your calendars! We are hosting an adoption event NEXT SUNDAY, July 20th! Come by to see our adoptable critters or just to say hi. You might find your new best friend!

16/07/2025

Happy World Snake Day!

15/07/2025

Cleetus is a stunning adult red corn snake who loves to eat and adventure through enclosure and home. Come meet him at our adoption event, and he might win you over with his cuteness!

12/07/2025

Mark your calendars! We are hosting an adoption event NEXT SUNDAY, July 20th! Come by to see our adoptable critters or just to say hi. You might find your new best friend!

11/07/2025

Skitz out enjoying the sunshine and sunflowers 🌻 💛 isn’t she just beautiful?!!

Available and ready for adoption today!

04/07/2025

Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday.

❤️ Gus!

Check Gus and other available reptiles out on our website at www.lizardlighthouse.org

02/07/2025

We recently reached out to our trusted partner in the Council Bluffs community, Humane Pet Services LLC , to help us spread the word about our adoptable reptiles—and they were happy to help!

In return, we’re proud to support their mission. As the only rescue-style pet store in the area, they advocate for the adoption of homeless animals by sourcing dogs and cats exclusively through rescues and shelters. Every pet is spayed or neutered before going home, and they’re showing the pet industry how adoption can be done the right way.

We’re all stronger when we work together. Please consider giving them a like, share, or visit to support ethical adoption in our community.

01/07/2025

We get asked a lot: “Why can’t you take in more animals right now?” or “Why hasn’t a foster gotten an animal yet?” So we wanted to share a little of what’s happening behind the curtain.

Right now at The Lizard Lighthouse:

28 animals are available for adoption

12 animals are in quarantine or rehab

48 animals are on our intake waitlist

Every single animal goes through at least 30 days of quarantine, even if they seem healthy. For those with issues like MBD, missing limbs, eye infections, or weight problems, quarantine and rehab can stretch to 60+ days. This time is essential for their recovery and to make sure they’re safe for fosters and adopters.

So why the delays with fostering or intake?

Even with an amazing foster network of 20+ homes, we sometimes don’t have the funds or transport availability to bring in new animals, especially ones that will need vet care. Between jobs, kids, and daily life, coordinating rescue logistics can take time, even for the most passionate volunteers. The average vet bill is $200 per animal. That doesn’t include specialized lighting, heating, enclosure upgrades, or supplements... just the basics to get them stable.

We have animals that are available for adoption right now that have been with us for over a year waiting for the right family. While we love all the reptiles in our care, those waiting patiently for new homes are taking up spots in our foster network that could be used to help the 48 animals waiting to be saved. Their adoption fees will go directly to vet care for these new animals.

Take a peek at our currently available animals! Maybe one of them will be perfect for your home.

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.

23/05/2025

We want to see your turtles!🐢🐢🐢🐢

Happy World Turtle Day from USARK!

This is a day to celebrate and help protect turtles and tortoises, and to increase awareness and protection for their fragmented and threatened habitats.
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Illustration by Adeline Robinson Art

13/05/2025

Meet Linda – the curious queen of mealtime!

This goofy girl is Linda, a leopard gecko with a BIG personality packed into a tiny, spotted package! Linda has been charming us since February 2024, and she’s got one mission in life: to never miss a meal (or a chance to supervise them)!

When her foster mom starts feeding the foster room, Linda jumps up to her door like she’s placing her lunch order—it’s absolutely hilarious and 100% adorable.

Linda does have a small imperfection on one of her eyelids, which just needs a little extra love during shedding times. But trust us—Linda’s sass and snack-loving spirit more than make up for it!

She’ll need at least a 20-gallon enclosure to stretch out and enjoy her best lizard life.

Ready to add a little silly to your setup? Linda’s waiting to leap into your heart (and possibly onto her enclosure door again at dinner time).

Apply to adopt at www.lizardlighthouse.org/adopt or send us a message to learn more!

11/05/2025

Thinking About Fostering? We Could Really Use You.

Fostering is one of the most powerful ways you can help a reptile in need, and it doesn’t take years of experience or a huge amount of space. It just takes compassion, commitment, and a little bit of time.

When you foster for The Lizard Lighthouse, you’re not just giving a reptile a temporary place to stay—you’re giving them a chance to heal, feel safe, and get ready for their forever home.

Why foster?

-You help us open space for more surrenders
-You give reptiles a calm environment to recover and adjust
-You get to know their personality, which helps with adoption
-You make a huge difference without a permanent commitment

We provide all the necessary supplies—enclosures, lights, heating, hides, and more. You just provide the food and the daily care!

Interested in becoming a foster home?
Visit https://lizardlighthouse.org/foster or send us a message to learn more.

05/05/2025

Remember that post the other day about how expensive exotic vet care can be?
This is our latest invoice:
🔹 Sick Exotic Examinations – $68.00
🔹 Recheck Exam + Radiographs – $115.00
🔹 Sick Exotic Exams (3 @ $70 each) – $210.00
🔹 Multiple Exams + Radiographs – $160.00
🔹 Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Drops – $35.00
🔹 Sick Exotic Examination – $68.00
🔹 Recheck Exam – $78.00
🔹 Radiographs – $160.00
🔹 Cytology – $32.00

These costs add up fast, but we never want finances to be the reason a reptile doesn't get the care they need. Every animal we take in deserves a chance at a healthy life, and your support makes that possible.

If you’re able to help, please consider donating through this Facebook post or at our website: