Infectious Herps

04/09/2026

Little lizard, big digs 🦖

03/24/2026

Spot cleaning here in the reptile room today and he just looks so happy curled up in his little python ball, think we'll leave his enclosure for last

03/19/2026

Phoenix gave us a bit of a fright the last few weeks as well. Barely ate, lazed around, he cut his lip anomaly and it didnt look so great. Had all of us thinking palliative care was the last option. Tough guy seeming back to his normal spunky self last couple days! Drank in a soak, ate a good bit of bugs and finished his daily salad. Hopefully it was just a funk we can put in the rear view 🤞

03/17/2026

Cinder doing her best to scare the crap outta me! .... It worked 🤣

11/12/2025

A Desperate Plea to Petco, PetSmart, and Pet Supplies Plus

Reptile rescues are drowning.
Many, including BeWild, now have waitlists of over 100 animals — some who have been waiting for help for more than a year.

When they finally reach us, they’re often emaciated, sick, or suffering from severe neglect.
They often come to us too late to help, and we’re the ones who sit with them in their final moments.

An animal you sell for $30 can cost us over $1,000 in veterinary care.
You’re not consistently asking buyers the right questions.
You’re not consistently giving them accurate care information.
And in the end, we’re left to clean up the mess.

It isn’t fair — to your customers, to the animals, or to the rescues trying to save them.

In 2025 alone, BeWild has received nearly 500 surrender forms.
Our forms ask where each animal came from, and the majority list a chain pet store.

We’re just one rescue. There are three 501(c)(3) reptile rescues in North Carolina, and we all have waitlists. Some states have none at all. Where do you think those animals are ending up?

We believe you are creating a crisis too large for anyone to fix.
Nonprofit rescues across the country now exist almost entirely to try to stem the flood of animals your stores unleash into unprepared homes.

Many of these animals come from mass breeders and importers. Some are even taken out of the wild only to suffer in subpar captive conditions.

You don’t sell dogs and cats in your stores.
Why don’t reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and small mammals deserve the same compassion and consideration?

There are far fewer organizations able to help these animals, yet their lives are just as valuable.
Unfortunately, the few groups that do specialize in these species receive far less support.
Fundraising for a sick snake is a lot harder than fundraising for a sick puppy.

Pet stores don’t need to sell live animals to stay in business. Imagine how many animal lovers would flock to the first major chain to make that change. Many of us already buy pet food online specifically to avoid supporting stores that sell live animals.

People who truly want to keep reptiles can and will seek out rescues and responsible, ethical breeders.

If you want to see chain pet stores stop selling live animals:

- Share this post.
- Comment on their pages.
- Email and call their corporate offices.
- And above all, do not buy animals from chain pet stores.

This cycle of suffering will never end until we stop paying them to continue it.

11/06/2025

Posting just to say we are still around! Life has been very very busy. While our hobby has taken a back seat to our day to day we have not stopped accepting surrenders and still house a variety of animals. Thank you for still being here, still supporting and know we aren't going anywhere we just might not post as often as we'd like to. We will still absolutely respond to messages in a timely matter. If you should need any help or advice shoot us an email at [email protected], visit our website or message the FB page!

10/02/2025

We have no words. RIP Dr. Jane Goodall 🌿

✨ Remembering Jane Goodall (1934–2025) ✨

The world has lost one of its most powerful voices for science, compassion, and conservation. Dr. Jane Goodall, who forever changed how we understand chimpanzees—and ourselves—passed away at 91 while still on tour, inspiring students and young people to care for the planet.

From the forests of Tanzania to classrooms around the globe, Goodall’s work reminded us that “every individual matters.” Her legacy lives on in every act of kindness toward the earth. 🌍💚

Read our full tribute ⬇️

https://lamag.com/obituary/jane-goodall-renowned-scientist-and-primatologist-passes-away-at-91-on-tour/

10/01/2025

New surrender came in yesterday. Our first Uromastyx! This poor fella (?) was left behind when his owners moved out. Found while a good samaritan, John, and his partner were cleaning out a house set for demolition.

We haven't had much excitement around here in awhile but we are still around. Chugging along in the day to day.

09/27/2024

Our shop for Infectious Herps is online! In honor of the launch, we are offering reduced shipping costs through 10/10. Check it out! More items added daily!

https://infectious-herps-llc.printify.me/products

09/10/2024

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09/10/2024

New addition arrived today and we are *obsessed*! Looking for any and all advice, tips, guidance as he is our very first tegu! This all came about so fast! A coworker noticed his friends post looking to rehome the guy and within 5 minutes and a phone call it was in the works! Bucket list animal ✅️ He came with a 5×3×2 1/2 ish custom built enclosure. We've got him set up tonight with a basking rock and log under a 24hr 80w Arcadia Deep Heat Projector on a thermostat and a daytime 90w halogen. Extensive Googling is showing up daytime ambient between 85 and 95 with a 105-135(?) basking spot, nighttime ambient of 68-75. He's got a temporary linear t8 uvb but I'm wanting to immediately order an Arcadia linear kit at least but more so wanting a full spectrum set up. Help a girl out here 😅