Reptiles

If you had told me at the start of 2025 that my home would be a sanctuary for multiple reptiles, I would have called you crazy.

Back then, it was just me and Cassiopeia, the Ball Python I had dreamed of owning since childhood. She was the result of years of research and was supposed to be the "only one."

But then came Draco in March 2025—a Bearded Dragon who desperately needed a new home—and the floodgates opened. In less than twelve months, the collection exploded from a single, carefully planned snake to a beautiful, chaotic mix of rescues, re-homes, and passion projects.

Currently spread throughout the house (with big plans for future feature-wall expansion!), the scaly side of the family is divided into three main groups:

The Dragon

Draco (Bearded Dragon): The one who started the expansion. As the largest lizard in the house, he acts as the supervisor of the living room and the undisputed king of the A.R.C..

The Snakes

Cassiopeia (Ball Python): The "First Lady" of the A.R.C. She is the foundational reptile that started it all.

Celeste (Mexican Black Kingsnake): A sleek, beautiful re-home affectionately referred to as "The Void".

Orion (Corn Snake): A rescued older gentleman who proves that you can absolutely teach an older snake to thrive in a new, high-welfare environment.

The Leo's

Perseus (Leopard Gecko): My very first gecko, joining the family shortly after Draco as my fascination with different reptile species grew.

Andromeda (Leopard Gecko): A rescue from a severe neglect case. Her transformation from a tiny 45cm terrarium with a nicotine-stained UV light to a thriving, healthy gecko is one of the proudest rehabilitation stories on this site.

The Arboreals

Caelum (Crested Gecko): The arboreal acrobat of the group. He brings a literal slice of the jungle to the collection in his fully bio-active, planted terrarium.

Lyra & Vega (Mourning Geckos): The newest (and tiniest!) additions to the A.R.C. These fascinating little climbers add an entirely new dynamic to our vertical ecosystems.

Whether it is calculating UV indices, designing custom 3D climbing structures, or rehabilitating a rescue, the "R" in A.R.C. is a constant, rewarding learning curve. This collection is about more than just numbers; it is about giving every single animal—from the oldest rescue to the newest arrival—the thriving life they deserve.