Reptile & Amphibian Emergency
The collective group of reptiles and amphibians including turtles, snakes, frogs, 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 TurtlesTurtles 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.