Sierra Scales Exotics

11/28/2025

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11/27/2025

Grateful today for everyone who has supported us on this new venture this year! 🥰

Come back here tomorrow for a 20% off BLACK FRIDAY sale on birthday party bookings and event bookings!

Happy Thanksgiving, from all of us at Sierra Scales Exotics! 🧡

11/25/2025

Slinky went on a little adventure in her burrow, and came back with a dirty little snoot.

She fixed it with a smile and the cutest, most adorable tongue-boop ever. 👅

Tell me this isn’t the cutest thing you’ve seen today. Just try, I probably won't believe you!

✨ Fun Fact: Blue-tongue skinks use their big blue tongues + a special sensory organ on the roof of thier mouth to taste the world with every flick of the tongue!

Imagine how weird it would be if we smelled and tasted with our tongues! 🤭

11/13/2025

11/08/2025

Meet Scout (formerly Levi) 💚

I wasn’t expecting to open my heart again so soon after losing Juniper… but sometimes, the universe puts opportunities out there at exactly the time they are meant to.

When I learned about a young tegu named Levi who had been abandoned at a park in Los Baños (emaciated, burned, and missing half his tail) I had a hard time getting him out of my head. I knew I already had everything he needed: a safe indoor and outdoor setup, the right diet, the knowlege, the time, and the love to give. I still miss Juni, very much, but couldn’t shake the feeling that he would be happy to know I gave another tegu who had been through so much, just like he did, a happy home. Especially since I put so much time and care into making everything for him. So as a final tribute to Juniper, I adopted Scout to be future animal ambassador.

Thanks to the incredible team at Creepy Critters Rescue, Scout is now healthy, healed, and full of personality. His recovery story is nothing short of amazing; they treated severe burn wounds along his body, tail, and legs, helped him regain weight, and gave him a second chance at life. Their dedication, communication, and genuine care for every animal shines through in everything they do. 🩵

Scout still needs help with shedding, but he’s thriving — curious, gentle, and happiest perched on my shoulder taking in the world. I’m so grateful to be part of his happily ever after!

Welcome home, Scout. 💚

10/30/2025

This was one of the hardest goodbyes, but knowing this sweet reptile touched so many lives warms my heart.

​I wanted to take a moment to deeply thank two incredible veterinary teams that helped Juni and I.

​To Dr. Billuni and the amazing staff at Upper Ridge Veterinary Care: Thank you for the months of compassionate, tireless, and dedicated care you gave Juniper. You were his second family, and you made every difficult visit easier with your kindness and expertise. The way you all came to greet him each time we visited made my heart happy, and know he appreciated the extra love. We are so grateful for the extra time and comfort you gave him.

​And to the wonderful team at All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic: Thank you for your immense compassion and gentle guidance on his final night. The way you treated Juniper and me in those final moments brought a small measure of peace during an otherwise devastating time. For the reassurance that we did everything we could, and the supportive care while we made that tough decision, I will be forever grateful.

He is still missed, every single day, but we will never forget the love and care he received from both of you. Thank you, again, for everything you do from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

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10/22/2025

10/12/2025

Juniper Final Update:

This is not how I wanted this journey to end. But sometimes the hero just needs to rest.

Juniper fought so so hard and for so long. He beat the odds so many times. But yesterday, on the way to the emergency vet in Sacramento, I saw the fight leave him. He was exhausted.

His poor lungs were so full of mucus he wasn't being able to get enough air. And even if we were able to afford to take him to a specialist to get the lungs flushed, he likely would have succumbed to the anesthesia. Even if we kept him on oxygen until his appointment with his regular vet monday, the feeding tube wouldn't do anything for him if he couldn't breathe.

So, I made the absolutely soul crushing decision to let him go. To let him rest.

Im devastated, angry, and struggling to process this sweet soul I've been caring for for hours a day for the past 16 weeks is gone.

The only thing that gives me some solace is knowing now he is resting. And I hope whatever lizard heaven looks like that there are plenty of sun soaked rocks to lounge on, and the softest blankets to cuddle in. And all the food he could possibly want.

If the person who abandoned him is reading this: I want you to know your lack of research before getting him and decision to leave him to fend for himself put him through more suffering than any one living thing should EVER have to go through. I want you to live with that knowledge, and I hope it sits heavy on your shoulders. And I hope to God you never get another animal.

Thank you to all who donated towards his care and feeding tube, you have no idea how much that meant to me. Since the outcome was not as expected, feel free to message me if you would like your donation back, I will not be offended or judge.

Thank you all again. I'm going to go sit in the sun for a bit and try to start healing from this. Rest in Paradise Juni, you deserved so much better.

10/11/2025

On our way to the emergency vet. Juni took another turn for the worse last night. Please send good vibes, cross your fingers and toes, light a candle, whatever it is you do to send hope, he can use it all....

If anyone wants to help out I will link the fundraiser post in the comments! Thank you SO SO SO much from the depths of my soul to everyone who has donated so far, you guys have no idea how much it means to me and how incredibly helpful it is. Juniper and I appreciate you, really, we do.