NEED TO SURRENDER?

If you find a WILD or NATIVE reptile such as a painted turtle, please contact

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota in Roseville, MN.

(651) 486-9453

Call first for "orphaned" animals

See Website

MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND WISCONSIN-LOCAL SURRENDER OPTIONS

Snake Discovery

Maplewood, MN | (612) 642-2960

Accepts surrenders during all open hours with no appointment needed; takes all EXCEPT aquatic turtles.

Go to Website

Minnesota Herpetological Society

Minneapolis, MN

Email adoptions@mnherpsoc.org with contact details (name/phone) and information about the situation.

EMAIL THEM

Lakeshore Avian & Reptilian Rescue

Sheboygan, WI | (920) 694-1750

501(c)(3) approved

Go to Website

Badgerland Rescue

Kenosha, WI

501(c)(3) approved

EMAIL THEM

Home For Beardies

Grand Forks, ND | (701) 215-2301

Private Rescue Service

EMAIL THEM

Dixie River Reptiles

Morris, MN | (320) 349-9429

Private Rescue/Breeder

EMAIL THEM

4x4 Reptile Rescue

Brainerd, MN | (320) 400-9093

4x4reptilerescue@gmail.com

Accepts all animals and can usually travel to you to pick up. FREE OF COST. 501(c)(3) approved.

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Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin

Portage, WI | (608) 697-2400

501(c)(3) approved

Go to Website

Archie's Angels

SERVES WISCONSIN

501(c)(3) approved

EMAIL THEM

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue

Neenah, WI | (920) 419-8839

501(c)(3) approved

SUBMIT FORM

Solar Eclipse Exotics

Grand Rapids, MN | (218) 360-1433

Private Rescue/Breeder

EMAIL THEM

Twin Cities Axolotl

Bloomington, MN

Axolotl Rescue/Breeder Only

EMAIL THEM

OUR STORY

Creating a Kinder World for Reptiles

OUR HATCH DATE
Last Resort Reptiles MN was created in June of 2023, but ultimately, our large-scale rescue efforts were paused in August 2024 due to intense need, unattainable costs, and personal exhaustion. Our founder was then diagnosed with breast cancer, so all rescue efforts are on hold for further notice.

OUR MISSION
The mission of Last Resort Reptiles is to spread our love of reptiles. In our efforts, it has been noticed that kids aren’t exposed to reptiles on a large-scale basis like they are cats, dogs, and other small animals. This lack of exposure promotes fear. We are here to change that. Our mission is to save under-cared-for reptiles, expose the community to the wonders they offer, and to improve the knowledge and standard of care of each species.

SERVICES

Let’s talk Husbandry

Need help with or have questions regarding caring for your current pet?

Reptile sitting + BOARDING

Going on vacation or just needing a bit of assistance with your reptile(s) care? We can come to them or you can drop them off to us!

INQUIRE

MEET + LEARN EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS *

Do you or your kiddo have a fascination with reptiles, but you're not sure you want to commit? Do you want to learn about and/or meet reptiles and have a fun, interactive activity?

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