Reptiles & Amphibians NZ

01/03/2024

Young blueys I’ve been raising have been put in an 6metre long outdoor enclosure as a trial for summer, it’s been so amazing watching them build unground tunnels and change their behaviour, safe to say they are thriving in here ❤️ hopefully the dragon’s enclosure will be finished next

01/03/2024

Oreo recently came into my care with a very bad bacterial infection, it’s been a week of antibiotics (Furan 2 and kanalex) that although were slowly working aren’t enough, 2 days ago I rung around vets seeing which will be able to prescribe stronger antibiotics and didnt have much luck (not surprising because most vets don’t know what to prescribe).
So I went to my local chemist and got amoxicillin which is a drug for humans used to treat mild bacteria infections, it’s also safe for Axolotls (at the correct dosage) yesterday I removed extra fluid from around Oreos throat and started her on stronger antibiotics 3 times a day, already I can see greater improvements and hoping for a full recovery ❤️

15/02/2024

On behalf Kerikeri area
These two boys are urgently looking for a new home, owner has to move house by next Friday and these two can’t come so they’ll need somewhere before then,
Both need to stay together, if you’re interested pm a photo of your tank set up

15/02/2024

We have two blueys here ready for their forever homes
Homer and Kenny
Homer is a 8 year old bluey
And Kenny is 2 years old
Both are very friendly

If you’re interested in adopting either please pm our page, adoption fee does apply and before homing we require a photo of your set up 🙂 happy to ship

12/02/2024

Over 100 more caterpillars rescued today, so far this season we have taken on over 600 monarch caterpillars 😍

12/02/2024

21 axolotls, a leopard gecko, 3 goldfish, and a water dragon off to homes this week 🤭❤️

06/02/2024

18 hours later and 86 Axolotls picked up from chch yesterday, 2 newts, 3 goldfish and hundreds of tadpoles 🤪

04/02/2024

Picked up this bluey who was surrendered today, and his 1.7metre long tank that I’m surprised fit into my car 😄 bluey is very healthy and has clearly been well loved ❤️

02/02/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/tgY1zbSiGQCnCZFF/?mibextid=WC7FNe

These turtles can be kept as pets but cause considerable damage to our freshwater ecosystems if they escape.

02/02/2024

Meet Megasaur a 5 year old female water dragon ready for her forever home now 😃

Originally came from an unsuitable environment housed in a small tank without water or proper lights, so before homing we’ll need to see a photo of your enclosure to ensure she’s going into a good home ❤️

Pm us if you’re interested adoption fee does apply ☺️

01/02/2024

Someone is very kindly giving us lots of green and golden bell tadpoles to sell to help with our rescue efforts, we are coming to chch from Dunedin next Tuesday (public holiday) and can meet potential homes somewhere. We’re asking $2 each

Basic care:
Tadpoles require fresh dechlorinated water (using prime water conditioner), regular water changes (daily if tank isn’t cycled) and are fed on boil lettuce, or algae
When they turn into frogs they’ll need a 90cm long tank with a good lid, half water and half land set up filled with live plants (moss, ferns etc) they require a uvb light and live food such as worms, flys, mealworms, crickets, and locusts.

If you’d like some green and golden bell frog tadpoles please pm our page 🙂

29/01/2024

We are heading to chch next Tuesday to pick up some surrenders and rescues, thought I’d see if anyone else is needing any help with their pets as well so if you’re in Blenheim, Nelson, Canterbury, ashburton, Timaru, or oamaru and needing animals rehomed, surrendered, or rehabbed we are able to help, flick our page a message 🙂

Below is a list of the reptiles and aquatics we are set up for and can take in 🙂
Axolotls
Newts
Turtles
Bearded dragons
Water dragons
Leopard geckos
Frogs/tadpoles
Goldfish
Warm water fish
Blue tongue skinks
tortoises
Monarch caterpillars

Picture below of some of my axolotl tanks

03/01/2024

Having a clear out of things we don’t need. All money will go back into our rescue account for our rescues. Prices on photos. Happy to post or pick up Dunedin

26/12/2023

This gorgeous boy is off to his forever home tomorrow ❤️❤️

22/12/2023

one big turtle….. or one small dog ❤️

22/12/2023

Food time for the babies 😁

19/12/2023

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/pets-animals/reptiles-turtles/bearded-dragons/listing/4472428998

This listing is for my last baby bearded dragon. Super friendly 5 months old. Eating well, has been hand fed, very friendly from being handled daily, super chee...

14/12/2023

We still have a few leopard geckos, bearded dragons, water dragons, large variety of Axolotls, goldfish, newts, turtles & one of our rescuers has some Herman tortoises for adoption. To ensure our animals go to good homes before homing we do require a photo of your set ups. We can ship across New Zealand (apart from places that are banned) 
Please message our page if you are interested ❤️😃

*please note none of our animals are free 

13/12/2023

Gorgeous male and female Sunbursts available for adoption

09/12/2023

We’ve had so many water dragons come Into our care recently, wee baby in the first photo has settled into his new permanent home and currently we have one male looking for a home so if you are interested please message our page

07/12/2023

Archey’s frogs survived the comet that decimated the dinosaurs - but this walnut-sized pekeketua (frog) is close to extinction on our watch. Could rat control be its saving grace?

02/11/2023

“You can’t see me human”

20/10/2023

This gorgeous boy has arrived in our care and currently settling into his new environment 😃❤️ had to share cause he’s sooo stunning

07/10/2023

We have around 40 tadpoles left over from the expo, if anyone in Dunedin is looking for any they're $2 each

04/10/2023

We have 5 super cute adult female leopard geckos ready for forever homes
These girls are all very friendly, have been handled most days by me and my kids

Will happily eat from your hands or a bowl a variety of crickets, mealworms and seasonal bugs

Please message our page if you're interested in adopting
Happy to ship

04/10/2023

Connor is looking for a new home.
Connor is a reeves turtle, he is super cheeky, very friendly and super curious, loves burrowing in sand, and spending time exploring on the lawn and around the house

He is roughly 2-3 years old, he is a really nice dark black colour and has a super smooth shell!

Connor needs only the best home, requires a large tank, basking spot with UVB, heat lamp, a cycled canister filter, and water heater (he prefers fine sand on the bottom)

I'm happy to ship Connor across NZ to his perfect home

(Adoption fee does apply)
Please pm our page if you're interested 😃

02/10/2023

Thank you so much to everyone who supported us by coming along to our expo, we had 3563 people attend, and it was so cool to know people came from right across the South island 😃
It was a truly amazing weekend!

I want to thank everyone who volunteered their time to help me set up, standing at the door, running the BBQ, the lovely girls who came along and filmed the whole thing, helping with packing up, everyone who took their time to help educate and everyone who ensured the animals were comfortable and being held correctly, I definitely couldn't have done this by myself so thank you everyone, you guys are all amazing!

I would love to hear everyone's feedback, so if you do have a spare moment please leave a review of your experiences under "reviews" on our page :)

I would also love to see photos from the weekend 😃

02/10/2023

$5 items happy to ship

01/10/2023

Stuff left over from expo that I don't need $20 per item
Happy to ship