Hello! My name is Jewels and I am looking for an experienced forever home - could it be with you?

I am a little bit new to being handled, so you MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE with large lizards who are still learning and a little scared. I'm generally shy and prefer to hide, but I am curious and will watch you when you are lot looking. I am also a great eater!

I can be difficult to get out of the enclosure so I will need your patience to allow me to learn it's a good thing not a scary thing. I really need a large enclosure, larger than can be purchased at a typical pet store. I am not aggressive or forward, just scared so with gloves you can help me out of the habitat slowly and safely.

Though there is no way to really tell what age I am, based on my size I am considered a juvenile. My species can live a long and healthy life of up to 20 years. Bringing me into your family is a lifelong commitment, for both of us!

I can also get quite large, my species can grow to about 6.5 feet and weigh up to 17.8 pounds, although a typical adult averages 5 feet in length and weighs close to 15 pounds - which is why I need a very large enclosure.

I was found wandering in a parking lot and brought to the shelter. While there for another animal, a great volunteer for the rescue saw me and brought me along too!

I am now learning to trust and to be social with people but I would really love to learn to bond to my person too. I can only do that in my forever home, could that be with you?

If you think we may be a good match, or you would like to get to know me better, please click the Adoption Application button below and an adoption counselor will reach back out to you!

PLEASE NOTE:
1- We can only accept applications from interested parties who are in or near San Diego County, California at this time.
2- We do not ship reptiles but we may be willing to work with you if you are willing to travel if you are still in Southern California.
3- #2 will depend on the animal that you are applying for and is at the discretion of the board of directors.