Arkansas Reptile Rescue

Meet Ferngully, a young bearded dragon who has come into our care from a very difficult situation. He is estimated to be around 2 years old and is currently battling a fungal infection that may be highly contagious to other reptiles.

When Ferngully arrived, he was in poor condition, his enclosure was heavily infested with snake mites, and he was clearly uncomfortable. Since then, he has been started on antifungal treatment. However, without definitive testing, we cannot identify the exact type of fungus or determine the most effective course of treatment. At this time, there has been little to no improvement as we can only manage his condition.

Further diagnostic testing is available, but the cost is $450 just for the lab work, not including any additional medications or follow-up care.

Despite his condition, Ferngully is not currently in pain, and he still has the potential to enjoy a good quality of life. Because of the possible risk of contagion, we cannot safely house him alongside the other reptiles in our care.

We are urgently seeking a hospice foster home. We are requiring it be someone with no other reptiles in their home who can provide Ferngully a safe, calm environment where he can be cared for and monitored. Our goal is to give him the best life possible while we continue to explore options for his care.

If you are able to help, or if you would like to contribute toward his diagnostic testing and treatment, please reach out. Every share, donation, and offer of support makes a difference for animals like Ferngully.

We hope everyone is staying warm this winter! This is a reminder that adoptions are open again at 8am tomorrow!