Southern Arizona Reptile Rescue & Education

07/23/2025

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-gecko-cancer-therapy-side-effects.html

As far back as the 4th Century B.C., Aristotle marveled at the nimble gecko's ability to "run up and down a tree in any way, even with the head downwards."

07/23/2025

https://scitechdaily.com/groundbreaking-study-reveals-tortoises-have-feelings-similar-to-ours/

A groundbreaking study reveals that red-footed tortoises experience long-term mood states. Researchers specializing in animal behavior and cognition at the University of Lincoln have uncovered new evidence about reptile sentience that could lead to major changes in how these animals are managed in

07/23/2025

If its native, it is illegal to move, remove, transfer or relocate it.

Arizona Game and Fish Department officials this week are reminding residents to leave wild tortoises alone. In Arizona, taking a wild tortoise from the desert is illegal.

07/22/2025

Adoptable!
TEXT us if interested
808-747-6445

07/22/2025

We currently have 4 black and white Tegu’s available for adoption - two males and two females, all are friendly.
Adoption application and adoption fee along with proof of enclosure/habitat is required . We ask you to TEXT us at 808-747-6445 if interested …comments and private messages are not answered frequently so if you want to reach us, please text or call

07/22/2025

Specific Needs!
Mr. Tortoise is an African Sulcata, 8 years old with severe metabolic bone disease. This is what happens when you put an African Scatta tortoise in a 10 gallon tank with no UVB calcium or proper diet.
He is needing a permanent foster that will be able to help him live out the rest of his life . There is no adoption fee, but proof of proper habitat is required.

07/22/2025

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Did You Know? Gators Come with a Built-In Hatching Tool!

🧐 Did you know baby alligators are born with a special tooth just for hatching?
It’s called an ‘egg tooth’ — or for the science folks out there, a caruncle.
🎟️ Come to Gatorama’s Hatching Festival and watch a baby gator use its egg tooth to break free — right in your hands!
👉 https://monkeylink.co/3ee328

07/22/2025

Sharing our amazing reptile ambassadors with the residents of Sherwood Village this morning 💕🐢🐍🦎💕

07/22/2025

https://www.yahoo.com/news/researchers-incredible-breakthrough-tiny-habitat-111515503.html

"[The ranchers] are really proud about being neighbors of these incredible animals."

07/22/2025

https://phys.org/news/2025-07-scientists-uncover-hidden-bone-skin.amp

Beneath the scales of Australia's iconic monitor lizards (commonly known as goannas), scientists have discovered an unexpected secret: a hidden layer of bony skin structures known as osteoderms. These structures, which have been long overlooked, may hold the key to understanding how these ancient re...

07/22/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/22/critically-endangered-spotted-tree-frogs-survive-release-into-wild-victoria

More than 600 captive-bred spotted tree frogs have joined the dwindling wild population near Mount Beauty – and so far more than half have been found again

07/21/2025

https://www.fox13news.com/news/sea-turtle-hatchings-rise-dune-loss-human-disruption-raise-concerns-anna-maria-island.amp

Anna Maria Island is entering the peak of sea turtle nesting season, with hatchlings now emerging from nests across local beaches.