Eclectic Exotics Rescue and Rehab

01/06/2026

🎉Welcome back to the first Trivia Tuesday of 2026!🎉

This question will be worth 2 points!

You have until tomorrow Wednesday January 7th at 10 AM CST to answer!

Question:
Your bearded dragon is passing stools regularly, but they are very dry, chalky, and accompanied by white, thick urates. Over time you also notice infrequent sheds and reduced appetite, even though basking temps and UVB are correct. The dragon primarily eats insects dusted with calcium and only occasionally eats greens. Water is available in a bowl at all times.
What husbandry change should be prioritized FIRST?

A) Switch to higher-fat feeder insects to stimulate appetite
B) Increase calcium supplementation frequency
C) Improve hydration and dietary moisture by offering fresh misted greens daily and occasional oral hydration via droplets on the tip of nose.
D) Raise basking temperatures to improve digestion

Good luck!

01/05/2026

Let's give some of the animals a hornworm treat!
** everyone who enjoys them got one today**

Hornworms are a wonderful treat for many species. They are 85% water and great for hydration, but they are low in the protein and essential nutrients needed in a staple feeder. A lot of animals here at the rescue go absolutely bonkers for them. Watch to see what species can have them! The last one might surprise you!

01/04/2026

🎊We are BACK🎊

Normal business hours are resuming today! We are back to our usual shenanigans and we are going to make an effort to post everyday this year!

🚨Our normal business hours can be found on the graphic below.
🐍Our website is beginning to take shape. We are still hoping for a January timeline to make it public.
🐢Adoptions are OPEN!!! Same adoption process applies.
🦎Our phone line is now open during business hours!
🐢We are working diligently on the filings for 501(c)3 status!

Don’t forget Trivia Tuesday, helpful hints, quality education, and lots of fun for all ages!

🚨Please note we are available by appointment ONLY for adoptions, surrenders, and donations. Please reach out regarding any potential meet and greets.

01/03/2026

🎊🚨1,000 Followers🚨🎊

What better way to celebrate my birthday than with one thousand followers! We are truly grateful for each and every one of you! Without the support of all of you we would not be here today.
We are looking forward to making tremendous strides this year! We love that our Eclectic Exotics family is growing!
Don’t forget we return to regular business hours starting tomorrow! Adoptions will also be reinstated! Please check out our adoptable animals album to see who is looking for a forever home!

01/03/2026

🎂💚 Happy Birthday to our Cofounder, President, and the literal heart of this rescue — Kayla 💚🎂
Some people help rescues. Kayla lives for this one.

Behind every post, every message answered at all hours, every appointment scheduled, every piece of legal paperwork, every late night and early morning — there is Kayla. While balancing a full-time job, she somehow still gives every spare ounce of time, energy, and love she has to this rescue and the animals in it.

True days off don’t really exist for her. Even when she’s supposed to be resting, she’s still here — caring, checking in, showing up. Because for Kayla, this isn’t just a rescue. It’s a responsibility she carries in her heart.

And if you want a glimpse of who she truly is, look no further than Forest the crested gecko — her favorite — patiently waiting for her at the front of his tank, every single time. That quiet moment says everything. The animals know her. They trust her. They wait for her.

This rescue would not exist as it does today without her compassion, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Kayla gives endlessly, often without recognition, and never asks for anything in return. She does this because she believes in the mission, and because she loves these animals with her whole soul.
We are endlessly grateful for her. We are better because of her. And today, we celebrate her.
💚🎉
Please join us in wishing Kayla the happiest, most love-filled birthday. Drop some birthday wishes below and help us remind her just how appreciated and cherished she truly is. 🎉💚

01/02/2026

🦎Juno in Action🦎

Juno is our Species Ambassador for African Fat-Tailed Geckos and she is the cutest thing we have ever seen! Juno came to us this past summer as a surrender and quickly made her way into our hearts and our home!
Last night we had an impromptu visit from our friends and volunteers and their children! Juno took a shine to Izabelle and even fell asleep in her arms several times! We could not be happier that Juno is growing more comfortable with strangers handling her.
Juno will be making her first public appearance at our Spring/Summer outreach program.

We pride ourselves in making our animals and the adoptable animals as comfortable with handling as possible. While every animal is different we have seen a lot of success with exposure therapy techniques.

01/01/2026

🎊Happy New Year!🎊

Today welcomes us into the new year and provides us with new opportunities to grow. We are working on a lot of exciting things for 2026! Such as :

🐍Finishing up our website
🐢Continuing our journey to becoming 501(c)3
🦎Planning our Spring/Summer outreach program
🐍Making upgrades to all enclosures

We look forward to all that 2026 can bring our way! We will be returning to regular business hours Jan 4th! We cannot wait to continue serving our reptile community by fighting for ethical reptile care.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

As our year—and our holiday shutdown—come to an end, we want to take a moment to thank everyone for the incredible support we’ve received. We truly couldn’t do this without you. 💚
We will be reopening for adoptions starting January 4th! We currently have 6 leopard geckos and 2 crested geckos available for adoption (photos are included with this post).
We’re also preparing for our first surrender intake of 2026, which is arriving a little earlier than expected. As always, we’re ready to step up and help where we can.

If you believe in what we do, please help us grow our reach by liking, sharing, and following our page. We’re just 21 followers away from reaching 1,000, and every follow helps us educate, rescue, and place more animals responsibly. 🦎✨

Thank you for standing with us and supporting our mission as we head into the new year.