OUR STORY: We Opened our rescue in 2012, successfully rehoming over 380 reptiles within our first year. Since then we have moved into larger premises allowing ourselves to offer a rehoming service which now includes Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Amphibians and Fish. Year after Year since 2012 our popularity, reputation and success has continued, along, with the ever increasing amount of animals that enter the rescue and in turn those that we successfully find their next forever home.
Due to the complex needs of exotic animals many are kept in unsuitable conditions which may lead to lack of nutrition and necessary basic husbandry requirements. Sometimes due to lack of knowledge and sometimes due to neglect .
At Reptilia we offer Exotic Animal Workshops which aims to cover the basic necessary husbandry needs and requirements which are required to provide exotic animals with the everyday care that they require.
The recent trends to breed reptiles has also seen a growing number or unnecessarily bred Bearded Dragons, Corn Snakes, Common Boa's etc to the point where the breeders are willing to give animals away just to move them on. This gives temptation for new keepers to take on a free pet. Many unfortunately end up in rescue centres.
Reptilia offer a free advice service to help with the welfare and care of most exotic animals via e mail and facebook, unfortunately we cannot offer a phone service due to the fact that we are busy during the day caring for the animals.
All animals that are ready for rehoming after been assessed at the rescue will be advertised in the rescue, on this website and also on our facebook page - Reptilia Exotic Animal Rescue - Please feel free to like our page.
At most times in the rescue we have available Reptiles, Birds, Amphibians,and other animals looking for their next forever home, the origin of the majority of our rescue animals is from owners who can no longer care for their pets this can be for numerous reasons - Unemployment - Separation - Moving House - Relocating Countries - University and the list goes on. We also accept animals from a number of large animal welfare organisation, Police, Fire Service, Government Departments and at times to help other rescues if needed. We do not currently take in animals species that require a DWA License.
Our aim at the rescue is to find the best forever homes for the animals within our care. Upon reception all animals undergo a quarantine and assessment period whereby staff can assess their behaviour also ensuring that there are no health issues etc along with establishing when the animal can be rehomed. On occasions when animals enter the rescue they may require long term care including vet visits and medication etc.
Donations of unwanted equipment, vivarium's and cages etc are gratefully received at the rescue.
Please feel free to visit Reptilia and view the animals that are available for rehoming. We also have a fully stocked retail department whereby all necessary housing, equipment, supplements, accessories and food etc can be purchased if required. Our experienced staff are more than willing to discuss and help.
We can be very busy at times and if there is a particular animal of species that you are wishing to view / adopt please contact the number below to secure an appointment which will allow ourselves to have a dedicated member of staff for you.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE CHANGE EU LAW WE CAN LONGER ACCEPT -YELLOW BELLIED SLIDERS - RED EARRED SLIDERS - COLOUMBIAN SLIDERS
WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING BOA CONSTRICTORS OR OTHER LARGE BODIED SNAKES.
WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT SPECIES OF TURTLES AT THIS TIME.
THE ANIMAL WELFARE (LICENSING OF ACTIVITIES INVOLVING ANIMALS) (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2018
LICENCE NUMBER: LN/000000989
Reptilia Exotic Animal Rescue - 7 / 9 Towngate, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BL
01924 694461
Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sundays 10am - 4pm
reptilia.reptile.rescue@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/ReptiliaReptileRescue
ADDRESS: - 7/9 TOWNGATE, OSSETT, WAKEFIELD, WF5 9BL
Opening Times Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm
Sundays 10am - 4pm
Opening Times Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm
Sundays 10am - 4pm