Founded in 2024, our rescue was created after years of watching the exotic pet trade overbreed, exploit, and objectify reptiles and amphibians. Executive directors Matt Katz and Sam Regalia didn’t start the rescue out of a love for morphs and “collecting” every exotic species under the sun, but a passion for our local ecosystem and the role that reptiles and amphibians play in in the natural world. From 2024 to 2026 we operated as a full scale reptile rescue, taking in every surrender that came our way. But seeing the emotional and financial hardship of rescue firsthand, we learned to adapt and recognized that specializing in the species we are most passionate about would yield the best results for us, for the animals, and for our ability to make a long term impact.

We strongly advocate for veterinary care for all reptiles and improving the standards of reptile husbandry. We stand firmly against unethical breeding, exploitation in the exotic pet trade, and the commodification of animals through reptile expos, pet stores, and online trade. Our goal is to build a more informed and compassionate community and to use reptile keeping as a bridge to connect people with the natural world around around them.