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Wildlife Emergency
Reptile & Amphibian Emergency
The collective group of reptiles and amphibians including turtles,
snakes, frog, salamanders, etc is referred to as Herps.
If you have found an injured or sick reptile or amphibian please
contact the Wildlife In Need Center at (262) 965-3090 or your local
licensed wildlife rehabilitator with your observations to decide
with the help of a wildlife rehabilitator whether it needs help.
If you determine that the reptile or amphibian needs help and will
need to be transported remember that specifically turtles, frogs,
and salamanders all need to be kept moist during transport to
prevent them from drying out, but do not submerge in water if
injured.
If a reptile or amphibian is crossing the road and does not appear
injured please move the animal off the road in the direction that it
is moving. For specifics on handling various reptiles and
amphibians please contact the Wildlife In Need Center.
Baby Turtles
Turtles unlike mammal or bird infants are completely on their own
from hatching. If you find a baby turtle do not feed it.
Transport the the baby to the nearest water body to release.
For more natural history information on Wisconsin reptiles and
amphibians please visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources Reptiles and Amphibians page at
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/herps/
Remember your safety is the most important factor. Do
not unnecessarily put yourself or others at risk for injury
while attempting to rescue or capture an animal. When in
doubt call the Wildlife In Need Center (262) 965-3090.
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