Reptile Adoption
Bring home your new best friend.

Every reptile at Humane Society of Tampa Bay is health-checked, dewormed, and ready for a lifetime of love.

Adoptions are same-day and first-come, first-served. We do not hold pets or process adoptions over the phone or online. Come in, meet our reptiles, and find your new best-friend.

Adoption Fees
Snakes
$125
Turtles
$TBD
Bearded Dragon
$TBD
Leopard Gecko
$TBD

Fees support lifesaving care.

How Adoption Works
01
Browse Available Reptiles

Find the reptile right for you. All available reptiles are listed on our website, updated daily.

02
Visit & Meet

Visit our shelter and meet the reptile(s) that interest you. Bring their kennel card to the front desk in our adoption lobby.

03
Meet with a Counselor

Meet with an adoption coordinator. Sign paperwork, go over information, and ask any questions.

04
Take Home Your New Companion

Take your new family member home. Please ensure you have an appropriate habitat and setup ready before adoption day. Reptile supplies are available in our retail store.

Important note

If you have recently adopted and your pet is not feeling well or has a medical concern, please contact our Animal Hospital Manager, Gretel Harvey, at (813) 252-2026.

Same-day adoptions. First-come, first-served.

We do not hold pets or complete adoptions via phone, social media, or email. Please visit us in person to meet and adopt.

Available Reptiles Below

Find your perfect match!

Tampa Reptiles
Pinellas Reptiles