Loving Leos Reptile Rescue Inc.

08/09/2026

We're running a small fundraiser over on Instagram! This isn't an all-or-nothing campaign, so even if the goal isn't reached, we'll still be able to put raised contributions towards our mission.

There is no minimum donation requirement, and no rush as this campaign will run pretty leisurely for the next month 😌🙏

Your contribution will go towards veterinary treatment, educational materials like more informational brochures and guides, and much needed supplies, such as food, heating and lighting, sanitizing products and habitats for intakes!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbyfMvFxg7m/?igsh=MTFxODF6ZXNpOWwwYQ==

08/08/2026

Cremains for bearded dragon Nacho, and geckos Tiramisu and Paprika, 3 little lives lost this year.

LLRR Inc is a small operation, but so far this marks the highest number of euthanasias and deaths in a year since starting rescue work nearly 5 years ago.

Every animal who comes to us is important. Their lives matter. They are not just novelties, and we don't share their stories for clout, but for awareness.

Far too many people don't see these little beings as worthy of the same love and care as other pet species. They don't believe they are capable of feeling emotion or bonding with their owners, and think they're purely primitive, driven only by instinct.

This couldn't be further from the truth.

We have to step up and do better for our exotic animal companions. They all deserve to live long, healthy and happy lives, in homes that care for them and can appreciate just how unique and amazing they are.

08/06/2026

*FAWN HAS BEEN TRANSITIONED TO F/T FEEDERS*

Ball python Fawn came to us in February of 2026. Our awesome friends at helped get her to us so she could be treated. This little wonder snake really beat the odds, and is now living her best life 💚

08/03/2026

Have you been struggling with understanding how to properly utilize your heating and UVB lighting?

Light My Reptile is an absolutely amazing tool that uses data from researchers in the group Reptile Lighting, to help keepers create a perfect patch of sunlight for their pets.

It gives you a visual representation of where your specific reptile's UVB and infrared "sweet spots" are, using data collected from various reptile-branded heat lamps, UVB, and even LED lights for LUX calculating!

This is a fantastic tool that can help you take some of the guesswork out of how to safely provide heat and light for your pets!

Build a patch of sunshine for a reptile from UVB, infrared and visible light, with live charts.

08/02/2026

This is a 5x2x2 Dubia Roaches enclosure for our ball python Linguine 💚

It has a Universal Rocks background, LED grow bars, Exo Terra VHO UVB 300, incandescent heating, a misting system, bioactive substrate and cleanup insects, and live plants 🪴

Linguine was our first ball python rescue. She was found abandoned by the side of the road in a cardboard box, when she was only a few months old.

Linguine is a very special snake to us. She is gentle, curious and very mellow-natured 💚

08/01/2026

Ambassador ball python Linguine inspecting her new enclosure 👀

Full reveal later today!

07/30/2026

Frog Legs update!

This strong gentleman is still steadily improving! He weighed in at 47g this morning, up from his intake weight of 29g.

He is continuing to eat consistently on his own.

His fluid retention seems to be slowly improving each day, so hopefully we're on the right track with his kidney health.

Now that his tail has put on a significant amount of fat, we should start to see his body fill in more.

I anticipate his final weight to be somewhere between 55-65g once he puts on more muscle mass and fat 💚

07/29/2026

Our ambassador ball python Linguine is getting a big upgrade soon 👀

We believe reptile husbandry should be an ever-evolving practice, and we will continue to advocate for better care by personally setting these examples!

07/29/2026

Tegu Delphine appreciates a good head scratch every now and then 💚

07/27/2026

Tuna update: Crisis averted 😮‍💨

Saturday night/Sunday morning, Tuna passed the paper towel he ingested.

How did this happen?

Sometimes during a shed, geckos may accidentally eat a bit of substrate while they're pulling old skin off. They rub their bodies against rough surfaces and use their mouths to take off their little skin suits.

Normally this is not a problem; if the pieces are small enough, they will just pass with the next bowel movement.

Paper towel is typically a great, easy-to-manage alternative to moss when quarantining an animal, but it still poses a slight risk because of this very situation.

Because Tuna has done this once before, we're going to remove his humid hide paper towel privilege, and we'll figure something else out for him. Once he's cleared for natural substrates, this shouldn't be a problem anymore 🙅‍♀️