Lizards & Geckos
$50
Includes
- Bearded Dragons
- Leopard Geckos
- Crested Geckos
- African Fat-Tail Geckos
- Anoles
- Most common pet lizards
Pricing Schedule
Transparent Pricing For Every Service
Clear, upfront pricing for rescue, adoption, boarding, and educational services. No reptile is ever denied intake because of an owner's inability to pay.
Rescue & Surrender Services
Rescue & Surrender Services
Intake is always free. No reptile will ever be denied intake due to an owner's inability to pay.
Intake — Always Free
We never charge for accepting a reptile in need. If you can no longer care for an animal, we will take it in — no questions about your finances.
| Standard Owner Surrender | Free |
|---|---|
| Emergency Surrender | Free |
| Neglect & Abandonment Intake | Free |
| Rescue Intake | Free |
| Law Enforcement & Animal Welfare Assistance | Free |
Rescue Transportation
Rescue Transportation
Transport fees help cover fuel, vehicle costs, equipment, and volunteer expenses.
Need A Ride?
Owners are always welcome to drop off animals for free. If you need us to come to you, transport is tiered by distance. Emergency after-hours runs start higher due to staffing and readiness.
| Owner Drop-Off | Free |
|---|---|
| Rescue Transport Within 25 Miles | $25 |
| Rescue Transport 26–50 Miles | $50 |
| Rescue Transport 51–100 Miles | $100 |
| Rescue Transport Over 100 Miles | Custom Quote |
| Emergency After-Hours Rescue Transport | Starting at $150 |
Owner drop-off is always free. Distance is measured from our facility in Guntown, Mississippi.
Adoption Fees
Adoption Fees
Adoption fees offset the real cost of caring for each animal before it goes home.
Small Snakes
$65
Includes
- Ball Pythons
- Corn Snakes
- Kingsnakes
- Milk Snakes
- Rosy Boas
- Similar-sized species
Large Snakes
$120
Includes
- Boa Constrictors
- Burmese Pythons
- Reticulated Pythons
- Larger Constrictor Species
Turtles & Tortoises
$60
Includes
- Aquatic Turtles
- Box Turtles
- Russian Tortoises
- Sulcata Tortoises
- Similar Species
A note on adoption fees:
Adoption fees may be adjusted for rare species, animals with extensive medical needs, bonded pairs, or special circumstances. Every adopted reptile includes a health and husbandry assessment, adoption counseling, and continued support from Scale Sanctuary LLC.
Boarding Services
Boarding Services
Short-term boarding for your reptile while you travel — with a maximum stay of 30 days.
Safe Boarding
We board reptiles in species-appropriate setups with proper heating, lighting, and husbandry. Medical boarding is available for animals with ongoing care needs.
Maximum boarding time: 30 days
| Small Reptiles | $8/day |
|---|---|
| Medium Reptiles | $12/day |
| Large Reptiles | $18/day |
| Medical Boarding | Starting at $20/day |
Maximum boarding time is 30 days per stay.
Educational Services
Educational Services
Consultations and setup help for new and experienced keepers alike.
Learn From Experience
Avoid common husbandry mistakes before they become costly — or life-threatening. In-person and virtual options available.
| 30-Minute Husbandry Consultation | $20 |
|---|---|
| 60-Minute Husbandry Consultation | $40 |
| New Owner Setup Assistance | $50 |
| Habitat Review | $35 |
| Virtual Husbandry Assessment | $35 |
Additional Services
Additional Services
Hands-on help getting your reptile's habitat dialed in and kept healthy.
Habitat Help
From a full audit to a deep clean, we help ensure your enclosure supports your animal's health — correct temperatures, UVB, humidity, and sanitation.
| Habitat Setup Assistance | Starting at $75 |
|---|---|
| Habitat Deep Cleaning | Starting at $50 |
| Lighting & Heating Assessment | $30 |
| Full Habitat Audit | $75 |
Pricing varies by enclosure size, species, and scope of work.
Adoption Policy
Where Adoption Fees Go
Adoption fees aren't profit — they reinvest directly in the animals still in our care.
Every Dollar Goes Back
All adoption fees help offset the cost of caring for reptiles before and after adoption — ensuring the rescue can keep accepting animals in need.
- Food and nutrition
- Veterinary care
- Habitat supplies
- Heating and lighting
- Rescue operations
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Long-term sanctuary care
Have A Reptile That Needs Help Now?
Call us. Intake is always free, and we'll figure out transport together.