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Danaris

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Why Do you Rescue?

I rescue because I feel like lizards or reptiles in general are very misunderstood creatures. Growing up I saw first hand how people would neglect their reptiles and when they got too big they would release them in the wild for them to die.
I grew up out in the canyons catching wild Horny Toad Lizards and now they are almost extinct where im from as well as The Rosy Boa. So I do this to help protect the reptiles that want nothing more to be loved. I have a very special bond with each of my lizards.

What is the hardest part about operating a Rescue?

The Hardest thing about rescuing is getting the ones that are too far gone from being rescued.
- Like Sindile an iguana I rescued from a 20 gallon glass tank that was as long as her. She came into my position with MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease) Which is common for the reptiles who dont get their Calcium and Uvb.
Another part is the finances it takes to keep the reptiles between food, supplies, lights, and electricity. I work 2 jobs to keep up. and its a lot of work to tame down some of these lizards which have problems when they come to me.

What are your goals for the future?

My future goals for this rescue is to make it full time. Opening a facility where I can house more reptiles that come my way.
I would love to have classes to help educate people on how to care for them. Maybe even have staff to help me and my vision. this is something I've always wanted to do. These are my dreams to help the ones in need.

How can people help?

I wanna get shirts made of my lizards so people can purchase and feel part of this rescue as well as give back to what i do. to help this rescue grow. (coming in 2017)
I work solely off of Donations to help keep things pushing forward as well and the 2 jobs I have.
- I'm always in need of supplies such as light bulbs, Bedding (aspen, cypress bark, and coconut bedding) as well as feeders (Dubia, Superworms, Wax Worms, and Goliath Horned Worms) I also use lots of Frozen mice of all sizes.