Surrender a reptile
If you've got a snake, lizard, tortoise or any other reptile you can't keep, bring it to us. We don't ask why and we don't judge. We just want the animal safe.
- First step
- Give us a ring before you come, so we know to expect you.
- Cost
- No set charge. We ask for a voluntary donation if you're able — it goes straight into looking after the animal.
- What we can't take
- Venomous snakes and crocodilians. Anything else, bring it in.
Adoption & rehoming
Rescued animals are rehomed once they're healthy and we're confident the new home is right. We'll talk through the animal's needs, the setup it requires and the long-term commitment — some of these animals live for decades.
- Adoption fee
- £45 to £85, depending on the animal.
- How it works
- There's an adoption form to fill in first, and we'll arrange a home visit if we think one's needed.
Reptile boarding
Planning a break away? Let us take care of your reptiles while you relax.
At Lilly's Reptile Rescue, we provide professional and reliable boarding for your reptiles, ensuring they receive the very best care while you're away. Your pets will be cared for as if they were our own.
- Price
- £5 per day.
- Notice
- 48 hours where you can manage it. Ring us if it's shorter and we'll see what we can do.
- What to bring
- Just the reptile in a carry box, plus something it's familiar with. We'll sort the rest.
What we offer
We care for
Snakes · Lizards · Tortoises · Geckos · Iguanas · and more
Trusted care when you're not there 07733 451595 Ask about boarding →Reptile experiences
A relaxed, hands-on session where you can meet the residents, ask questions and handle animals at your own pace. We start small — a corn snake, a bearded dragon — and only go bigger if you want to. Great for:
£25 per session · About 30 minutes
- How long
- About 30 minutes, though we won't rush you out if it runs over.
- Group size
- Up to 4 people included in the session fee, then £5 per extra person.
- Ages
- No age limit — but there are handling rules for younger children, and everyone is supervised throughout.
Callouts
We work alongside the RSPCA and North Yorkshire Police when a reptile turns up somewhere it shouldn't — in a bin, a garden, or on one occasion wrapped round the engine of a Ford Fiesta. If you've found a loose reptile, call us.
- Where we come out to
- The coast from Whitby down to Bridlington, Filey included. Further afield, you're welcome to bring the animal in to us.
- Charge
- £10 per callout.
Education & outreach
Talks, workshops and visits for schools, youth groups and community events. We bring the animals with us, and most of the session is spent meeting them rather than listening to us.
Ask about a visit →- School visits
- £60
- Children's parties
- £55
- Charity events
- From £40
- Other events
- From £180