What To Do If You Found Sick or Injured Reptile or Amphibians
Determine If It Is Truly Sick or Injured
The following are indications that an animal may be sick or injured:
- The animal is quiet, dull, the eyes may be closed.
- It has an obvious wound to the shell or elsewhere on the body.
- For further assistance on what to do please refer to the "Who to Call for Help" section on this page.
Common Reptiles & Amphibians
Northern Red-bellied Cooters
(Endangered)
(Photo by MassWildlife)
Snakes
Snapping Turtles
Caution! Dangerous Animal
Bog Turtles
(Endangered)
(Photo by Lori Erb)
Frogs
Blanding’s Turtles
(Threatened)
(Photo by Lori Erb)
Eastern Box Turtles
(Special Concern)
(Photo by Liz Willey)
Spotted Salamanders
Diamond-backed Terrapins
(Threatened)
(Photo by MassWildlife)
Wood Turtles
(Special Concern)
(Photo by Mike Jones)
