Straightforward answers to the questions we hear the most.
Scope
02We're a reptile rescue at heart, with one exception: bulldogs, through our dedicated Bunch a Bull Bulldog Rescue. Outside of that program we do not accept dogs, cats, birds, or small mammals — if you're trying to rehome one of those, please 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. We can usually accommodate common species (ball pythons, boas, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, tegus, monitors, red-eared sliders, sulcatas, etc.) and work case-by-case with more unusual animals. We do not accept venomous species or animals requiring federal permits we do not hold.
Adoption
03Review our adoptable reptiles, then submit an adoption application through the form on that page. We review applications carefully — experience level, enclosure readiness, and species fit all matter. We would rather take our time than place an animal poorly.
What matters more to us than money is that you show up prepared — the right enclosure, the right setup for the species. There's no fixed adoption fee, and a voluntary donation to help cover care costs is always appreciated, never required.
Yes, in many cases. 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 — we'll walk through it together.
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 to discuss next steps. Please know our space is limited and we cannot always accept every animal immediately — but we will never judge you for needing to rehome one.
You'll always get an honest, upfront answer. If we can't take your animal immediately, we'll tell you within 72 hours, give you a real timeline, and — where we can — connect you 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 do our best to answer husbandry questions and can point you to exotic-experienced vets in the region. If it's a medical emergency, please 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 are not possible. Once your application is approved, we coordinate a meet-and-greet before any placement is finalized. This keeps the animals in a low-stress environment and ensures every introduction is intentional.