please note: we do not ship animals
Thinking of Adopting?
Unlike dogs and cats, reptiles require specialized care and may not be suitable for everyone. The animals we have taken in have all either been abused in some way or given up because they were no longer wanted. These animals deserve the chance to live a long healthy life in a forever home. Therefore, all of our volunteers are dedicated to making sure these animals go to just right home, who is ready, willing and able to properly care for them for life.
ADOPTION PROCESS...
- Fill out an adoption application completely, your answers should include brands and as much info as possible.
- We will take a few days to check your application before we contact you to move forward.
- You will then be asked for photos of your current animals and enclosures and/or photos of the enclosure you plan to use for the new animal. This is how we do our virtual house checks now. It is important for us to see how you keep your current animals. No one will be approved without this step. This does not mean you need to set up an enclosure before applying, but it will be required before you pickup an animal.
- Based on photos and application answers, you will be approved or denied.
- If approved, you MUST have a proper set up ready before taking home an animal.
- At adoption, you will need to sign the adoption contract which includes a NO BREEDING and NO SELLING clause.
- There is an adoption fee to help with our expenses. The fee is listed on each animal's bio below.
- We are happy to adopt out of state but you MUST drive here to get the animal, no animals are ever shipped.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER FOR EMAILS FROM THE RESCUE! EMAILS WILL ALWAYS COME FROM [email protected]
Sponsor one of our Adoptables
Choose the Sponsor Me button beside the animal. You can choose your monthly donation amount. Some of the animals who have been here a long time, have their own care fund. Other animals (such newer residents) will have a link to our General Adoptable Animal Fund. You will be sponsoring an 'adoptable', not a specific animal. When you click on the link it will tell you if its for that specific animal or for our general care fund. Your sponsorship continues monthly until you cancel it. Or use the button here to make a one-time donation to be used for all the rescue animal care needs.
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available animals
no animals will be shipped
Click on the species below to see which animals are available
If you need an enclosure please ask if we have any available. We often have extra 40g tanks in the shed available for a discount. We do not adopt bearded dragons with 40g tanks but they can be good for ball pythons, corn snakes and leopard geckos. These tanks are used and may have some cosmetic flaws but no cracks. Lids may not be ORIGINAL and may or may not be snake proof.
Iguanas
Fresh Start Rescue Inc has taken all of our iguanas off the website. While we are still full and unable to accept more, all of our iguanas are adult males who have been here for several years. They are not cuddly, tame, or handled.
We would still love to find these iguanas an amazing home where they could be spoiled and live out their years as the king of their own space so if you have a proper enclosure for a large iguana who does not want much interaction, and may never want much interaction, please contact us and we can discuss the animals we have.
We would still love to find these iguanas an amazing home where they could be spoiled and live out their years as the king of their own space so if you have a proper enclosure for a large iguana who does not want much interaction, and may never want much interaction, please contact us and we can discuss the animals we have.
Geckos
Geky
Leopard Gecko Geky is a male leopard gecko whose age is unknown. He came to us when his owner went off to college but he had originally come from someone else. He was at least over 3 when he got here. He's been a little picky with food but he's getting better. He'll need a little work on handling too.
Birth date: Unknown, here since 2/2025 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Boba
Leopard Gecko Boba is a large female leopard gecko. Her actual age is unknown because she was originally found on the side of the road in her tank. She was then taken care of for about 5 years before being surrendered here. She is not crazy about handling right now and she can be a little picky on food, but she's very pretty and would love to finally find her forever people.
Birth date: Unknown, here since 1/2025 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Leo
Leopard Gecko Leo is a female leopard gecko that was adopted a few years ago and has come back through no fault of his own. She's a bit timid with handling but we think she'll relax once she settles into a new home.
Birth date: 2020, here since 11/2024 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Dandy
Leopard Gecko Dandy is a female leopard gecko who was returned to us. She originally came in back in January of 2023. She spent about a year with us before she was adopted to a family. They unfortunately decided this pet did not fit into their lifestyle. Dandy came back a few months later and quite a bit heavier! She ate very well while she was gone and is now on a diet. Her age is unknown, she is at least over 3 years old.
Birth date: Unknown, here since 5/2024 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Mushu
Leopard Gecko Mushu is a female leopard gecko. She is a bit shy and likes to hide until the lights go out. She does get very excited for food, and needs some practice with handling.
Birth date: 2019, here since 4/2024 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Bearded Dragons
HEALTH WARNING***** As of 2023, all bearded dragons are being tested for Atadenovirus (ADV) upon intake. This is, unfortunately, common in captive bearded dragons now, but it is still contagious to any beardie that may be negative. This disease can cause liver damage over the years and a shortened lifespan, however some dragons can also live a full life without ever developing issues. Some owners do have positive beardies in their homes with negative beardies but it requires very strict precautions to make sure the virus does not spread. We cannot guarantee positive beardies won't develop health issues related to the virus or from having a compromised immune system. ***** All bearded dragons who have tested negative are not guaranteed to be negative. It is possible that the beardie was not shedding the virus in the sample tested. For a true negative, the beardie will need to be tested 2-3 times over the span of a few months. If several tests come back negative, you can assume they are actually negative.
NEW QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS****** In addition to testing all bearded dragons for ADV, we have implemented a longer quarantine. Please keep an eye on available dates when applying for a dragon. Applications are accepted while in quarantine but no animal will leave before their available date.
NEW QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS****** In addition to testing all bearded dragons for ADV, we have implemented a longer quarantine. Please keep an eye on available dates when applying for a dragon. Applications are accepted while in quarantine but no animal will leave before their available date.
Demarest - PENDING ADOPTION
Bearded Dragon Demarest was found running loose as a stray. Shee had a bit of an adventure while out and now part of her foot is missing. She doesn't even notice and gets around just fine. She eats well and thinks all things entering her enclosure should be food. But once she's out she will let you hold her for a few minutes and then she wants to go explore. She would do well being spoiled as the queen of her own territory.
Demarest did test negative for ADV in June 2024 and will need to be tested again. Birthdate: Unknown, here since 5/2024 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Monchi
Male Bearded Dragon Monchi came to us from a family who had taken him in just so he wouldn't be released into the wild by a neighbor. His age is unknown but he looks on the older side to us. He has some odd movements and will not chase his insects but he really loves them when you help him catch them. Blood and fecal tests are normal and his issues are likely neurological.
Monchi is positive for ADV and his health issues may or may be a result of the virus. Birthdate: Unknown, here since 1/2024 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Stray Fayetteville
Male Bearded Dragon This guy was picked up by animal control in Fayetteville. He came in with no history but looks like a young adult. He eats well but really does not like seeing other dragons. He's a little timid with handling but he should do well in a home with no other dragons.
Fayetteville is positive for ADV but shows no signs of illness. Birthdate: Unknown, here since 11/2023 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Stray Onslow
Bearded Dragon This little one came to us from animal control in Onslow County, She was found running around in someone's yard. During her quarantine she laid a ton of eggs! She has since started putting weight back on and is doing well. She's a little spicy but we have no idea what her life was like before here. She is highly food motivated!
She is positive for ADV but shows no signs of illness. Birthdate: Unknown, here since 9/2023 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Coconut - PENDING ADOPTION
Bearded Dragon Coconut is a very small 4 year old bearded dragon. He was not kept with the correct lighting so his growth was stunted. He is a bit shy and not used to handling but he's not super spicy, just scared.
Coconut is positive for ADV but shows no signs of illness. Birthdate: 2019, here since 9/2023 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Dexter
Bearded Dragon Dexter is a young, male bearded dragon. He needs a lot of work with handling and socialization. He's won't aggressively come after you (usually lol) but will run and try to avoid holding. When picked up he will flatten and open his mouth. With age and work, he should calm down like most beardies.
Dexter is positive for ADV but shows no sign of illness currently. Birthdate: Early 2022, here since 10/2022 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Chameleons
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Other Lizards
Ember
Uromastyx Ocellata This is the cutest little mini uro you've ever seen! No he's not supposed to be mini but he is an adult and this is as large as he wants to be. He was originally purchased as a baby from a breeder. The owner was super experienced with uromastyx but he just never grew. She said he also spends almost 6 months of the year brumating. He really does not want to be handled but he's just flighty, not aggressive.
Birth date: 2021, here since 2/2025 Adoption Fee: $100 Location: North Carolina |
Ruby
Uromastyx Geyri Ruby is a beautiful female geyri. She does not want to be handled and she has a fairly significant scar on her arm from an injury when she was younger. She's been well taken care of, just not handled often. She was estimated to be between 6 and 8 when she arrived here. Her owner got her as an adult from the breeder.
Birth date: Unknown, here since 2/2025 Adoption Fee: $100 Location: North Carolina |
Boom Boom
Red Tegu Boom Boom came in to us back in 2020 as a baby. He was adopted out and then recently returned to us when his owner had to move. He is as feisty as they come! He needs an experienced owner who is willing to work with him.
Birth date: 2020, here since 5/2024 Adoption Fee: $100 Location: North Carolina |
Pythons
Petra
Ball Python Petra is a small female ball python. She came from animal control with no history. She loves her food and is eating F/T small rats currently. She is super shy but relaxes fine once out of her enclosure.
Birth date: Unknown, here since 6/2024 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Baby Ball
Ball Python Baby Ball is another one who came to us with no history. We dont have an age on this little one and he is unsexed. He loves food and is eating F/T small rats currently. He's a little shy on handling but relaxes fairly quickly.
Birth date: Unknown, here since 7/2024 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Boddie
Ball Python Boddie was found hanging out in someone's yard so we have no history on him and no way to know how old he is. He is also unsexed but a pretty decent size ball python. He rarely turns down food and can be a little opinionated at times.
Birth date: Unknown, here since 8/2024 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Celeste
Ball Python Celeste is a beautiful snake who just really loves food. Whether that food is F/T rats or your arm, she's really not picky. Celeste is going to need an experienced owner. Sex is unconfirmed. She is always out and about exploring her enclosure and really needs a larger enclosure to accommodate how active she is.
Birth date: Approx 2015, here since 9/20223 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Darrell
Ball Python Darrell is roughly 8 years old. He loves his F/T rats but isn't really a fan of handling. He may relax with time but may just prefer to be a more hands-off companion.
Birth date: Approx 2015, here since 9/20223 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Nagini
Ball Python Nagini is about 3 years old and can be a little spicy when he wants to be. He would be best with an experienced owner. He is used to eating live but we are working on switching him over to F/T. Unsexed.
Birth date: Approx 2023, here since 9/2023 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Orion
Ball Python Orion came to us with no information. He was abandoned in a home along with some other animals. He is not sexed, a little shy but handles well, and is happily eating frozen small rats. He can occasionally think hands are food because he really does love his food!
Birth date: Unknown, here since 3/2023 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Dr. Hiss
Ball Python Dr. Hiss is an unsexed ball python. Super shy, even for a ball python. He came to us after being surrendered to a county animal shelter. Dr. Hiss was eating well on F/T medium rats for months but has recently gone on a winter diet.
Birth date: 2019, here since 3/2023 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Ball 5
Ball Python Ball 5 is unnamed and unsexed. He is a very sweet snake that can be a bit picky on what's for dinner. He went through a frozen chick phase but now seems to be doing fine on F/T rats. He came in with several other ball pythons who were left behind in a rental. We held them longer than 30 days because most were covered in a few layers of shed. They are all shedding well now. We have no age or health history, but this one is an adult size. He can be a bit shy, but handles very well.
Birth date: Unknown, here since 7/2022 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
BC
Male Ball Python BC and CB were tank mates for a long time. They are both about 4 years old. BC is the male. They have been raised on live rats but are currently taking frozen. They are currently housed separately and will not be adopted out together.
Birth date: Approx 2018, here since 1/2022 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
CB
Female Ball Python BC and CB were tank mates for a long time. They are both about 4 years old. CB is the female. They have been raised on live rats but are currently taking frozen. They are currently housed separately and will not be adopted out together.
Birth date: Approx 2018, here since 1/2022 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Splotch
Ball Python This little one came to us from one of the local animal control departments. So we have no age or history. We also have not sexed it. Splotch never turns down a meal and handles well.
Birth date: Unknown, here since 2/2022 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Eugene
Ball Python Eugene came in as a female ball python but we believe he may be male. He is about 2 years old. He handles well and eating F/T chicks. He has occasionally taken a rat but definitely enjoys chicks more.
Birth date: 2021, here since 3/2022 Adoption Fee: $50 Location: North Carolina |
Boa Constrictors
Zeus
Boa Zeus had been adopted out but was returned when they had to move across country. He is a big boy and requires a very large enclosure. He can be rather spicy and does need an experienced owner. He was originally part of a large surrender in 2021.
Birthdate: 2018, here since 7/2024 Adoption Fee: $150 Location: North Carolina |
Satan
Boa Yes his name is Satan. We don't actually change the name of the animals that are surrendered here but he does at times live up to his name lol. Satan is a small boa that is not going to get any larger. He needs a lot of work with handling. When he got here he struck at anything that moved in the room. Now he can be taken out and held as long as there are no sudden movements around him - that's definitely a lot of progress! He will need a more experienced handler who can work with him. Sex is not verified. Eats great.
Birthdate: 2018, here since 7/2024 Adoption Fee: $75 Location: North Carolina |
Colubrids
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Turtles/Tortoises
Theo
Red-Footed Tortoise Theo is roughly 3-4 years old and a bit on the smaller side for a redfoot. He's got a little pyramiding on his shell but otherwise in good health. He's a bit shy but a good eater.
Birthdate: 2022, here since 4/2025 Adoption Fee: $100 Location: North Carolina |
Amphibians/Invertebrates
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