Straight answers. No runaround.
Scope
02We rescue reptiles, with one exception: bulldogs, through our dedicated Bunch a Bull Bulldog Rescue. Outside that program we don't accept dogs, cats, birds, or small mammals. Trying to rehome one of those? See our Bulldog Rescue page or contact a local humane society — we keep a list on our contact page.
We take in snakes (non-venomous), lizards, turtles, tortoises, and amphibians. Common species — ball pythons, boas, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, tegus, monitors, red-eared sliders, sulcatas, and more — are rarely a problem; unusual animals we handle case-by-case. We do not accept venomous species or animals requiring federal permits we do not hold.
Adoption
03Review our adoptable reptiles, then submit an application through the form on that page. We check experience level, enclosure readiness, and species fit before approving any match. We'd rather take our time than place an animal poorly.
No fixed adoption fee. We ask that you show up prepared — the right enclosure, the right setup for the species — because that matters more to us than money. A voluntary donation toward care costs is appreciated, never required.
Yes, often. We prefer local adoptions with an in-person meet-and-greet, but we've placed animals with approved adopters across the Southwest when the fit is right. Reach out and we'll walk through it.
Surrender
02Fill out the surrender form on our Surrender page with your reptile’s species, age, setup, and a recent photo. We’ll follow up within 72 hours. Our space is limited, so we can't always accept an animal immediately — but we will never judge you for needing to rehome one.
You'll get an honest answer. If we can't take your animal right away, we'll tell you within 72 hours, give you a real timeline, and connect you — where we can — with a partner rescue or care guidance in the meantime.
Donations
01Yes. Beauties of the Beasts is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, and you will receive an emailed receipt.
General
03Yes. We are based in Yuma and primarily serve southern Arizona and the greater Southwest. For surrenders or adoptions outside that range, we may be able to coordinate transport — reach out and we’ll figure it out together.
Yes — we're not veterinarians, but we answer husbandry questions and can point you to exotic-experienced vets in the region. For a medical emergency, contact an exotic vet directly first.
Most placements happen within one to three weeks — faster when the match is clear and the setup is ready. If we follow up with questions about your enclosure or experience, that's exactly how we make sure a placement sticks — we'd rather get it right than get it fast.
We operate out of a private home, so walk-ins aren't possible. Once your application is approved, we schedule a meet-and-greet before any placement is finalized — keeping the animals low-stress and every introduction intentional.