Arrowhead Reptile Rescue was started in 1991 and is a network of rehabilitators and foster homes located in the Greater Cincinnati area. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of displaced reptiles and to herpetological education. Arrowhead is supported solely through donations and private contributions, and we are run by a small staff of volunteers. We are fully licensed and approved by ODNR and the USFWS for education and reptile rehabilitation.
First, browse the list to find a specific reptile you want to adopt. You should check back regularly if you don't see what you want, as our site is updated frequently. Once you find a reptile you want to adopt and that you can properly care for, you will need to submit an adoption application. We also require you send in pictures of your cage and habitat. Please ensure that your photos show the entire setup, including all cage furnishings and equipment. It can take up to several days for us to respond, as we receive a lot of applications, but you will usually receive a response within 24-48 hours. We do our best to make this process as speedy as we can, but please be patient as we only have the reptile's best interests at heart. Feel free to submit an application even if you don't see the species of reptile you want, and we will keep your application active and on file for one year. There is no charge or fee to submit an application. We ask for a small adoption fee which is necessary to cover the costs of feeding, supplies, and care of the animals. We attempt to set adoption fees at half of retail price or less. Adoption fees are tax-free and are a tax-deductible donation.