"In the end, we will only conserve what we love, we will only love
what we know, and we will only know what we are taught." Baba Dioum
I Found an Injured Reptile:
What Do I Do?
Reptiles are very hardy and resilient animals. With supportive care, most reptiles can recover from a variety of injuries.
If you find an injured reptile, place it in a cardboard box or plastic tupperware/storage box; and put it somewhere warm, dark, and quiet.
DO NOT give any food or water! Contact Wichita Falls Reptile Rescue WFReptileRescue@aol.com or another rescue/rehabilitator in your area.
Do not attempt to handle a venomous snake. If you cannot positively identify the snake, do not handle it. Place a box over the snake and contact WFRR through the "contact us" page.
After most baby reptiles are born or hatched, they are on their own and do not need to be rescued. If their safety is compromised by the presence of a predator, roadway, or development, we can relocate them to a safe and suitable habitat location within their territory, or attempt to find new habitat for them.
Turtles crossing the road:
It is very kind to help a turtle crossing the road in traffic. If you do stop to help, be cautious, and ALWAYS place the turtle far off the road in the direction he was headed.
A turtle that has been hit by a car and suffered a cracked shell can be rehabilitated.
*Always make note of the area the reptile was picked up, so it can be returned to its territory if possible.