Looking to Acquire Desert Iguanas (Dipsosaurus dorsalis)

402 EXOTICS is actively acquiring additional Dipsosaurus dorsalis (Desert Iguana) for a long-term breeding project.
We are seeking quality animals from private keepers, field collectors, and small-scale holders.

One of our gravid female Desert iguanas out for a checkup.

What We’re Looking For

  • Long-term captive (LTC) animals — preferred
  • Wild-caught (WC) animals — considered if established and feeding
  • Captive-hatched / captive-bred (CH/CB) — must be verifiable

We are specifically interested in healthy, established individuals that can be properly integrated into a structured program.

What We’re NOT Looking For

  • Animals with no feeding history
  • Recently acquired imports with unknown status
  • “CB” animals without documentation or credible background
  • Resale/flip animals with no husbandry history

Information Required (to be considered)

Please include the following:

  • Clear photos of the actual animal(s)
  • Current feeding status (what, how often)
  • Time in your care
  • Origin (wild-caught, LTC, CH/CB if known)
  • Any known history (age estimate, prior ownership, etc.)
  • Your location

Submissions without this information will not be prioritized.

What We Offer

  • Fair, experience-based compensation
  • Professional handling and quarantine protocols
  • Placement into a long-term breeding project
  • Flexible logistics (shipping or coordinated pickup)

About 402 Exotics

402 EXOTICS is a private reptile breeding operation focused on uncommon, small-to-medium species and long-term project development.
Animals acquired are maintained under structured protocols with an emphasis on stability, longevity, and responsible breeding.

If you have Desert Iguanas available or know of any to rehome, contact us by emailing info@402EXOTICS.com