Jungle Bob's Reptile World

08/25/2026

This beauty was brought in after she had apparently been chewed on by another animal. Possible a dog or raccoon. After less than a month with Turtle Rescue of Long Island she’s looking good as new and ready to go back to the woods where she belongs! Can’t thank these guys enough for what they do!

07/28/2026

These guys are the best!

We took in this Eastern box turtle that was turned into Jungle Bob's Reptile World after being found chewed by a dog. Dogs find turtles fascinating and think they are moving chew toys. This poor guy got pretty roughed up but hopefully a round of antibiotics and wound cleansing will help him heal up and get back home again where he belongs.

07/26/2026

This handsome Rhino Iguana has been roaming the Commack area for at least a month. Clearly very well taken care of, so it’s surprising no owner has come forward. Thanks to Frankie and the Strong Island Animal Rescue crew for catching him and bringing him in for us to care for. If anyone knows the owner and they can prove it’s their animal (and that they have fixed whatever issue led to his escape) please DM or call the store. We will make sure he’s as healthy as he look and find him a new home (ideally down south where he can live outside year round.)

07/25/2026

Come and get em! Or buy online at junglebob.com! Link in bio!

07/22/2026

Just in! Red Monsters and Zeros! Only 4 of each. Check out the website or stop by!

05/28/2026

World Turtle Day reference card. Five eastern species. How to identify. How to help. When to call.

PAINTED TURTLE — Smooth, flat shell. Red and yellow markings on head and neck. Yellow stripes. Basking on logs. Cross roads May-June for nesting. Move across road in direction of travel if safe. 🌿

SNAPPING TURTLE — Large, rough shell. Spiked tail. Aggressive on land (can't retract into shell). DO NOT pick up by tail (damages spine). Slide flat object underneath or grip shell behind rear legs. Always move in direction of travel.

EASTERN BOX TURTLE — High-domed shell with yellow/orange blotches. Hinged plastron — can seal completely. Terrestrial. DO NOT put in water (they can drown in deep water). DO NOT relocate — they spend entire lives in a home range of roughly 250 yards.

RED-EARED SLIDER — Red or orange stripe behind each eye. Invasive pet release. If found in a park pond, the population is established. DO NOT release pet turtles into the wild.

WOOD TURTLE — Orange on neck and legs. Rough, sculpted shell plates. Rare. State-listed in nearly every state. If found crossing a road, help it across and report the sighting to your state wildlife agency.

🐾 Universal protocol:

- Always move a turtle in the direction it was heading
- Never relocate to a "better" spot — the turtle will try to return
- Injured turtle with a cracked shell → contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator (turtles can survive shell injuries with veterinary care)
- A turtle digging a hole in your lawn = nesting female. Leave the site undisturbed.

05/27/2026

Bittersweet, but for the best! We have discussions every single day with people looking to purchase a turtle, tortoise, snake, etc…and realize very quickly that there is not a lot of thought about the future. Purchasing an animal that lives 50-100+ years and requires an enormous amount of space, food and heat/light should require more thought, planning, and certainly questions from the seller to make sure the customer has what they need and is well aware of what they are getting into. Sulcata Tortoises especially are bred in insane numbers all over the world. Babies are sold online, at expos, or anywhere else (even though that’s illegal under 4” nationwide) with little to no questioning by the seller. Just a quick $100 to some people. The chances of even 5% of the Sulcatas born each reaching healthy adulthood is unfortunately very slim. There are simply not enough proper homes for them. Thanks to Ty and the team at for helping us out (and for everything else you guys do for animals!).

05/24/2026

Not ideal MDW weather…but we are open 10-6 today (Sunday 5/24) and will be open 10-3 tomorrow (Monday 5/25). Wishing everyone a happy and healthy weekend, and an even better summer!

05/05/2026

New Items in stock for the fist time! We now carry products! Butterfly, Ladybug, and Ant enclosures with pre-paid vouchers to grow your own bugs! Tis the season!

04/21/2026

Totally normal coping mechanism…right?