Learn about the Reptiles we Care for and Breed
At Nealon Reptiles, we are dedicated to caring for, breeding, and conserving some of the world’s most fascinating and endangered reptile species. Our facility is home to various reptiles, with a particular focus on species that face significant threats in the wild. While we also keep reptiles that make excellent pets, our primary goal is to contribute to the preservation of endangered species through responsible breeding programs. Over the next few years, we are committed to expanding our efforts to take on even more challenging species, doing our part to help protect these reptiles from extinction.
Nealon Reptiles is evolving, with a clear mission to expand our breeding programs for endangered species while refining our techniques to take on even more complex and delicate species. As we continue to focus on the reptiles that are most difficult to care for and breed, our facility will increasingly become a center for species preservation and conservation. Our goal is to maintain genetic diversity in captive populations and contribute to global efforts to prevent these reptiles from disappearing entirely.
We take great pride in offering healthy, responsibly bred reptiles for sale at Nealon Reptiles. Our commitment to the well-being of these incredible creatures means that every reptile we provide has been bred with care, attention to detail, and the highest standards of husbandry. When you purchase a reptile from us, you can trust that you’re getting an animal that has been raised in an environment designed to promote its health and happiness. We’re passionate about reptiles and work diligently to ensure each one thrives before it goes to its new home.
While we’re happy to provide certain reptiles that make great pets to responsible keepers, we also have more specialized species requiring an advanced level of care. For these endangered or more delicate species, we limit sales to dedicated breeders who share our mission of protecting and conserving these reptiles. By collaborating with breeders who are focused on maintaining sustainable captive populations, we aim to contribute to the long-term survival of these endangered species.
In addition to sales, we are sometimes open to trading with other reputable breeders. We understand the importance of promoting genetic diversity within captive reptile populations, and trading can be a valuable way to introduce new bloodlines. By working together, we can help ensure that these remarkable species remain healthy and vibrant, not just at Nealon Reptiles but across the reptile community in the United States.
At Nealon Reptiles, our decision-making process for selecting reptiles to work with is guided by a strong commitment to conservation and a passion for protecting the world’s most vulnerable species. We prioritize reptiles that are endangered, threatened, or experiencing significant habitat loss. These species often face mounting pressures in the wild due to deforestation, climate change, and illegal wildlife trade, making their future uncertain. We aim to support these reptiles through dedicated captive breeding programs to help sustain their populations and reduce the need for wild-caught specimens.
We also choose to work with species that are often overlooked within the reptile-keeping community. Many fascinating reptiles, despite their unique characteristics and conservation needs, remain underrepresented in captive breeding. By focusing on these lesser-known species, we aim to prevent them from fading away in the wild and the reptile hobby. Our efforts ensure these reptiles remain safe in captivity, with carefully managed breeding programs supporting healthy, genetically diverse populations.
Another key factor in our decision-making is the risk of certain reptiles disappearing from the hobby altogether. Some species face the real threat of vanishing from private collections and breeding programs unless someone takes a vested interest in their care and propagation. At Nealon Reptiles, we prioritize stepping up and taking on these challenging projects, recognizing that without active engagement, these species could be lost. By working with reptiles that need dedicated attention, we hope to inspire others in the community to join us in our mission of protecting and preserving these remarkable creatures for generations to come.
