Bringing your reptile to us is not a failure — it’s responsible.
You're not giving up. You're doing right by this animal — and that's exactly why we're here. Life changes. Kids go to college. Animals outgrow what their owners can provide. Our intake is judgment-free, full stop.
We accept reptiles and amphibians only. If you are trying to rehome a dog, cat, bird, or mammal, please see the local shelters we’ve listed — they are better equipped than we are.
What to expect when you reach out.
Submit the surrender form
Fill out our surrender form below with your reptile’s species, age, setup, and a recent photo. The more detail you provide, the faster we can respond.
Intake conversation
We’ll follow up within 72 hours to discuss the animal’s history, current setup, and any concerns. Bring the details; we’ll bring the patience.
Transfer arrangement
Subject to available space, we’ll coordinate pickup, drop-off, or transport through a partner. There is a suggested surrender donation of $25 that helps cover intake costs — never required, always appreciated.
Care & placement
Your reptile enters a structured acclimation period and, if needed, is referred to an exotic-experienced veterinarian. Once stable, the animal is listed for adoption. You can request updates.
Information we'll need.
Having these details up front helps us triage faster and get your animal into the right care plan.
- 01Species (common name is fine)
- 02Approximate age and how long you’ve had them
- 03Current enclosure setup (size, heating, lighting)
- 04Diet and feeding schedule
- 05Known medical history or visible concerns
- 06A recent photo of the animal
- 07Your general location
Where we operate.
We are based in Yuma, Arizona and serve reptile surrenders throughout southern Arizona and the broader Southwest. For animals outside that range, we can sometimes coordinate transport or refer you to a partner rescue.
You will not be lectured.
We have heard every story. Nothing you tell us will shock us, and we will not lecture you. Our capacity is limited and we cannot always take every animal immediately — but we will always respond, and we will help you find a good outcome either way.
We can't help, but these folks can.
We are reptile-specialists. For dogs, cats, and most mammals, contact one of these local shelters — they're better equipped.
Start the process here.
Fill this out with whatever information you have. Required fields are the minimum we need to respond — everything else helps us move faster, but "not sure" is always a valid answer. We've heard every situation. Nothing here will surprise us. Questions first? Email admin@yumareptiles.com
Reptile surrender in Yuma, AZ — what you need to know
Beauties of the Beasts accepts reptile surrenders from across Yuma County and the surrounding Southwest, including the Yuma metro area, San Luis, Somerton, and the broader Arizona-California border region. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the only dedicated reptile rescue operating in the Yuma, AZ area.
If you need to surrender a snake, bearded dragon, leopard gecko, tortoise, turtle, or other reptile in Arizona, our intake process is straightforward and judgment-free. We accept non-venomous snakes including ball pythons, corn snakes, king snakes, and colubrids. We take lizards including bearded dragons, blue-tongued skinks, monitors (case-by-case), and geckos. We accept tortoises and box turtles, and we handle aquatic turtles on a space-available basis.
Every animal that enters our care receives a species-correct enclosure, a 30-day quarantine period, and a referral to an exotic-experienced veterinarian in Yuma if there are health concerns. We do not charge surrender fees. We will never shame you for needing to rehome your animal — life circumstances change, and the responsible move is exactly what you are doing by reaching out.
To begin the reptile surrender process in Yuma or anywhere in Arizona, fill out the form on this page with your animal's species, approximate age, setup information, and a recent photo. We respond within 72 hours to discuss next steps and coordinate intake.