Arrowhead Reptile Rescue

Welcome to ARR, a no-kill foster rescue group in Cincinnati, Ohio

Over 30 years of rescuing reptiles and amphibians since 1991

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FOUND A TURTLE? Turtle is injured. Please help. Turtle was in road. What to do? Unsafe turtle needs moved. Find turtle help here.	NOTICE: Wild box turtles are a protected species in Ohio. It is illegal to capture, possess, buy, sell, trade, or harm a wild box turtle.
NOTICE: ODNR rules require all pet native reptiles (species from Ohio) must have microchips and a permit. Find more information here.	NOTICE: Ohio laws restrict or ban ownership and possession of many exotic animal species. More information here.

Arrowhead's top 10 common mistakes and myths There's a lot of bad and just down right wrong information out there.	Arrowhead FAQ Did you know? Answers to some general and random questions about reptiles and Arrowhead.
ARR Climate Guide A reptile enclosure must be kept at certain temperatures and humidity ranges depending on where they are from in the world.	Care Sheets and More Care sheets and much more information available on our education page!
ARR Nutrition Guide Nutritional information for all types of reptiles. A proper diet is imperative for a healthy pet.	Adopt a Reptile Today! We have all types of reptiles available for adoption. View our currently available animals and apply to adopt here.

Cincinnati Zoo - A large Burmese python now on display, and a bearded dragon for education

Indianapolis Zoo - A boa constrictor for education, venomous copperhead snake on display

Akron Zoo - Two Bearded dragons, black rat snake, uromastyx, blue tongue skink, and a milk snake

Newport Aquarium - Rhinoceros iguana, various turtles and tortoises

Boonshoft Museum - Boa constrictor

Cincinnati Parks - Two rat snakes and a milk snake