Below are the animals we currently have available for adoption. Each animal has its own personality, history, and care needs.
They’re all looking for safe, committed forever homes where they can thrive and flourish.
Most of our rescues have come from surrender, neglect, or illness and we’ve worked hard to rehabilitate them with proper husbandry and individualized care.
If you’re interested in adopting, be sure to check out their profiles and submit an adoption application!
Male Adult Leopard Gecko
Hi, I’m Bruno!
I came to Reigning Reptile Rescue in January 2025 after my previous home realized I needed more care than they were able to give. I was loved, but I was originally kept by a young keeper who couldn’t meet all my needs so their family made the kind decision to surrender me.
I’m doing much better now! I’m a fantastic eater (maybe a little too enthusiastic. I’m currently working off a few extra grams with a healthy diet of gut-loaded dubia roaches, fed by tongs 1–2 times a week). I had a bite wound from a curious house cat when I first arrived, but don’t worry it’s fully healed and hasn’t given me any trouble.
I’m a bit shy and not the biggest fan of handling. I prefer to chill in my own space and just watch the world go by. But with time, patience, and some gentle trust-building, I think I could come around. I’m looking for a calm home where I can have proper lighting, heat, hides, and space to be myself. I promise I’ll thrive with the right setup and a little understanding.
I require : a 40 gallon enclosure minimum so that I can have a proper heat gradient, a heat lamp (halogen or deep heat projector to keep me nice and healthy), a linear 2-5.0 UVB light that’s replaced annually to keep my bones strong and to prevent metabolic bone disease, a dimming thermostat to regulate my temps, and an enriching tank full of hides and clutter so I can feel safe.
Male Adult Leopard Gecko
Hey there! My name is Jelly Donut, and I’m not just sweet by name. I’m sweet by nature too.
I came to Reigning Reptile Rescue in May 2025 after surviving one of the roughest starts you can imagine. Earlier this year, I was rescued by another local group in critical shape. I was severely emaciated, completely dehydrated, and suffering from a ruptured facial abscess that left me in pain. I was literally skin and bones, and no one was sure if I’d pull through.
But I did pull through. With the help of the amazing team at Belton Animal Hospital, I had my abscess cleared up. I lost a part of my jaw, which left me with a bit of a cleft lip. Don’t worry though! It doesn’t stop me from eating! Sometimes my food falls out of my mouth (oops), but I’m a determined hunter and never give up on my meals. Plus, I’ve been told my little tongue out grin is pretty adorable.
Since arriving at the rescue I’ve been on a steady recovery plan. I get daily gut-loaded dubias, calcium (both liquid and powdered), and regular weigh-ins to monitor my gains. I started at just 32 grams and as of late July, I’m already up to 38! I’m still working my way toward a healthy 40–50g range before I’m ready to go home, but I’m getting stronger every day.
Because of my unique jaw and the way I eat, I’ll need to be housed on a sterile surface like paper towels. No loose substrate for me. But otherwise, I’m just like any other leopard gecko: curious, chill, and always up for a snack or a cozy hide.
If you’re looking for a resilient little guy with a heart of gold and a smile to match, I might just be your donut.
I require : a 40 gallon enclosure minimum so that I can have a proper heat gradient, a heat lamp (halogen or deep heat projector to keep me nice and healthy), a linear 2-5.0 UVB light that’s replaced annually to keep my bones strong and to prevent metabolic bone disease, a dimming thermostat to regulate my temps, and an enriching tank full of hides and clutter so I can feel safe.
2 Adult Female Red-Eared Slider Turtles
Can Be Adopted Separately
Hi there! We’re Marshall Lee and Soup.
Two red-eared slider ladies who have been together our whole lives.
We were adopted as tiny hatchlings from a pet store over 10 years ago and have been side-by-side ever since. After spending a decade in the same 70-gallon tank, we started to get a little snippy with one another and our person made the hard choice to surrender us so we could each have more room to thrive.
Now we’re living the good life in separate enclosures here at the rescue, soaking up proper UVB, basking on warm platforms, and enjoying clean, filtered water with heaters to keep us cozy. We even laid eggs this spring — talk about strong, healthy girls!
We’re both adult females, full grown, and looking for loving forever homes where we can continue living our best turtle lives. We don’t need to be adopted together — we’re happy to go our separate ways as long as each of us gets a proper setup.
Each of us needs: A 100–120 gallon tank, a strong filtration system (we’re messy girls!), a water heater to keep our environment warm, a basking area with both a heat lamp and linear 10.0 UVB light that gets replaced annually & a diet of turtle pellets, leafy greens, and occasional treats like bugs or shrimp!