Herp Habitat Adoption Application

Please read through all 'Adoption Requirements & Policies' prior to submitting adoption application (can be found on https://www.herphabitat.org/adopt/). Applications that do not meet our requirements will be denied.

If you have questions prior to submitting an application, feel free to reach out and send any questions to info@herphabitat.org.

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Employer

Occupation

How long have you been with you current employer?

Personal Reference

Reference NamePhone Number

Name, age, and relation of everyone in the household

Please list the primary caretaker (if you list multiple people please describe their roles and responsibilities)

What room in the house will they be kept in? Are there any windows nearby? And are there any other reptiles in the same room?

Does anyone in the home smoke and/or vape?

If renting, do you have your landlord’s permission to have this animal?

Which animal are you looking to adopt?

What made you choose this specific animal to adopt?

Is this your first reptile?

Please list the name, species, and age of all reptiles or amphibians you own now, or have had in the past

Do you currently have the animal's enclosure?

What size enclosure do you have, or plan to get?

Dimensions of the length x width x height preferred over gallons

What substrate will they be kept on?

Please describe heating, lighting, and any UVB (If using UVB, what kind of bulb?)

Please describe the enclosure layout, enrichment, and hides

Please describe the temperature range

What humidity % will they have in the enclosure and how will you maintain it?

What will you be feeding them? And how frequently?

What calcium, vitamins, or other supplements? (Please list specific brands, types of supplement, and with or without D3)

Please provide photos of the enclosure/husbandry.

(OPTIONAL) Upload photos of your existing reptile setups so we can review your husbandry/setups.

Please list any dangers or common health concerns that you are aware of

Will you provide regular and as-needed veterinary care

Do you have a vet clinic that sees exotics/reptiles?

Name of vet clinic and DVM

Do you have a petsitter who is able to care for the needs of this animal?

What is the lifespan of the species you are looking to adopt?

Reptiles have long lifespans and specialized needs. In case you find yourself unable to care for them in the future, what is your backup plan and who would take over their care?

How would you like us to reach out for the next step?

Do you have any additional questions or concerns?

I certify that the information provided in this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Today's Date

Date

Signature

By submitting this form, you confirm all information is correct and that you understand and agree to our 'Adoption Requirements & Policies'.

Applications that do not meet our 'Adoption Requirements & Policies' (found on https://www.herphabitat.org/adopt/) will be denied. Denied applications are generally not reconsidered.

Herp Habitat Adoption Form

Your Info

Household Info

Adoption Info

Health and long term planning