Turtles, Snakes and Amphibians
Turtles
Turtles ALWAYS need to be rescued if they are injured.
A mortally wounded turtle can live for days after being injured.
It is a great kindness to get them off the hot, noisy street.
An injured turtle released into the wild without medical treatment will struggle to survive, facing risk of infection, dehydration, and predator attacks.
Snakes
First: don't panic! Make sure the snake really need rescuing,
or is it simply navigating across your yard? If you find one
that is injured, please be kind and get it some help. Snakes
are an important part of our ecosystem. Without them, our
backyards would be overrun by mice and other vermin that can make
us sick. Until help arrives, leave it be. NEVER poke it
with a stick. We would bite you too if you did it to us :)