North Island Reptile Rescue Society

04/26/2021

Please note. N.I.R.R.S. is no longer accepting reptile intakes. If you have a reptile you need to surrender, please email the BC Reptile Club at adoptions.bcreptileclub.gmail.com. Hopefully they can assist you. Thank you.

01/19/2020

As mentioned early in 2019, NIRRS will be closing its doors after 12 years of providing safe haven to reptiles in need. This however does not mean we will be turning our backs on reptiles in need. The BC Reptile Club, in which I am a board member will be taking on reptile rescues province wide. NIRRS will intake animals providing we have room on behalf of the BCRC. We are transitioning into foster care for the BCRC for the North Vancouver Island. I do have the contact for the person looking after the south island, so those south of Nanaimo can contact me here, and I can put you in direct contact with our south island rep. Thank you for your years of support. It has always meant the world to us.

12/26/2018

2019 is going to be a wind down year for the North Island Reptile Rescue. Effective immediately, we will no longer be intaking boas or other large constrictors, savannah monitors, tegus, iguanas. We realize this may cause some distress for those needing to rehome one of the listed species. We will try to help you if possible, however, we will not intake those reptiles into our care. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

10/17/2018

We have a good assortment of surplus tanks for sale. $1.00/ gal. These are basically aquarium type tanks. Screen lids cost extra. We also have lots of enclosure décor and heat lamp hoods. Prices vary, but most décor is by donation. Inbox us if interested. Pick up in Comox.

10/14/2018

We currently have two large adult boas ready for adoption. Both exceed eight feet. They are both eating well on F/T'd prey. We do not consider these snakes suitable for beginners, they require large enclosures. Shipping to the mainland can be arranged at your cost. Vancouver Island potential adopters can pick up in Comox. Please send a message to our inbox if interested.

09/28/2018

https://www.nelsonstar.com/news/b-c-man-pleads-guilty-to-animal-cruelty/

BC SPCA found 34 animals near Ladysmith living in filthy and substandard conditions

07/23/2017

Volunteers needed!

Immediately- need one or two people for a series of reptile presentations starting this Monday. Must have a vehicle, be good with kids and have reptile experience.

Long Term- Foster homes needed, experience preferred. Supplies, food, and medical care provided, may have to have potential adopters come to your home to view and meet the animal (we can be present if needed)

FMI, message us here or call at 250-339-2005 and leave a message.

Cheers,
Dawn

02/07/2017

The 8 foot female boa was adopted out to her new home today. She's going to like her new digs.

02/07/2017

Updated list of reptiles available for adoption

1 male bearded dragon
1 male pastel ball python
2 unsexed normal ball pythons

Serious inquiries only. Adoption application required. Photos may be sent, but you must provide a cell phone number by PM to me in order to receive. We are located in Comox. Shipping is not available at this time. Pick up only. Send me a message if you are interested.

01/22/2017

This has been a very good month for rehoming reptiles. This month we have adopted out 3 ball pythons, a boa constrictor and a bearded dragon. Thanks to those who have provided new homes for these animals!!!

01/16/2017

Off to a good start for 2017. We have adopted out three reptiles. An adult female ball python, A juvenile boa and today, we adopted out a female adult beardie. Thanks to the three adopters for rehoming these reptiles