HTI Herp Adoption Program

There are various reasons for being unable to continue to care for a pet amphibian or reptile. The HTI can help by finding your pet a new home! In 2025, the HTI will be launching a Herp Adoption Program. There is no fee for surrendering your pet other than shipping costs to the HTI.  The HTI will do a health assessment of the pet before rehoming to businesses or individuals.

In 2025, the HTI is accepting any pet amphibian species, bearded dragons, and ball pythons.  We will be expanding to include other reptile species in 2026. The HTI cannot accept species native to the United States, or any species listed as injurious in the United States or prohibited in Tennessee.  The HTI also cannot accept any CITES-listed amphibian or reptile species.

If you are interested in either surrending or adoption, please select and fill out one of the forms below.