Alabama Reptile Rescue Sanctuary
is a nonprofit and tax-exempt
organization
under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).
Donations are tax deductible.
is a nonprofit and tax-exempt
organization
under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).
Donations are tax deductible.
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Here are a few of the many things you can do on your part
for conservation of Alabama's reptiles & amphibians.
for conservation of Alabama's reptiles & amphibians.
There is a turtle in the road;
what should i do?
what should i do?
| 1) Don't cause an accident 2) Don't get ran over 3) If the turtle is uninjured move it out of harms way in the direction it was heading. 4) If it is injured bring the turtle to Riverview Animal Clinic where it will be treated and repaired for release. REMEMBER TURTLES CAN AND WILL BITE....BE CAREFUL. |
True or False?? The only good snake
is a dead snake.
is a dead snake.
| FALSE!! Snakes are a valuable resource in our Eco-System. 95% of the snakes you see are harmless, and even the venomous snakes will only bite or strike when provoked. Ask yourself this would you rather see one or two snakes or LOTS of mice and rats? |
What do i do if i see a snake in my yard?
| LEAVE it alone. All it wants to do is get away from you. |
I found a really cool reptile/amphibian
in the wild that i would like to keep
as a pet what should i do??
in the wild that i would like to keep
as a pet what should i do??
| Leave it where you found it. Take some pictures of it but you should never remove a wild reptile/amphibian from its habitat. If there is a limited population in that area you will contribute to the decline of that population. You will never be able to duplicate its natural habitat. Some wild reptiles can carry diseases that can affect your pet reptiles.Overall you should just leave it where it is, the reptile will be much happier in the wild than in a cage. |
I have a reptile/amphibian i don't want
or cant take care of anymore. Should i
just turn it loose?
or cant take care of anymore. Should i
just turn it loose?
| NEVER! Turn loose any pet reptiles/amphibians. Call ARRS or send us an email and we can help you find a home for them. Captive reptiles/amphibians should never be introduced into the wild for many reasons: They may have a disease that could infect or wipe out many native species. They may prey on native species and decimate them or deplete food sources. They most likely would not survive a winter in most states. |
205-991-9580
I found a snake in my house what do i
do?
do?
| ARRS can come out to your house and remove the snake for you if you are in the Birmingham area. If not call your local Critter control center. |
What YOU Can Do