Snakes
Support shaped around the individual animal and their situation.
Reptile rescue · West Midlands
A second chance,
one scale at a time.
Compassionate help for reptiles that need a new home, and practical support for the people who care for them.
What we do
Care, guidance and a safe next step.
When circumstances change, finding the right way forward can feel difficult. Second Scale offers a calm first conversation about rehoming and reptile care across the West Midlands.
Free rehoming Considered handovers Practical guidance
Free rehoming
The right help starts with a conversation.
If you can no longer care for a reptile, call us and explain what has changed. We’ll listen, ask about the animal, and discuss the next appropriate step. There is no charge to ask for rehoming help.
Call 07540 634994- 01Tell us about the reptile
Call with the species and the situation you need help with.
- 02Talk through the next step
We’ll discuss what is possible before any arrangements are made.
- 03Plan the handover
If rehoming can go ahead, we’ll agree the practical details with you.
Reptiles
Every animal is an individual.
Needs vary by species, age, health and circumstances. Please call before making any journey or handover arrangements.
Lizards
From first conversations to planning a safe handover.
Tortoises & turtles
A thoughtful approach to every rehoming enquiry.
Other reptiles
Call us to talk through the species and the help you need.
Care guides
Better care begins with the right questions.
Species-specific guidance is being prepared. Until then, contact us for a conversation about your reptile’s individual needs.
Habitat & daily care
Creating the right environment
Guide in preparationFood & feeding
Advice for the individual reptile
Guide in preparationGallery
Life at Second Scale.
Photos from the rescue will be shared here as the gallery grows.
About us
A local point of contact when circumstances change.
Second Scale Reptile Rescue serves the West Midlands, helping people explore responsible next steps when a reptile needs a new home.
We do not publish a street address. Please phone before travelling or attempting to bring an animal to us.
Future plans
Reptile accessories
We may offer selected pre-owned and new reptile accessories in the future. Nothing is available to purchase yet.
Planned for laterSupport the rescue
Donations
Online donations are not open yet. A secure donation option is planned for a later stage.
Contact
Let’s talk about what happens next.
For rehoming enquiries, care support or questions about the rescue, call us directly.
07540 634994West Midlands · Please call before travelling