Reptile Rescuers

Our Mission and Goals

In one sentence : Provide a safe haven for all reptiles.

Now that is a huge undertaking, but as with all great things, it must start somewhere. We are not saying that we want to protect all reptiles to the extent that no one can have them as pets. We strongly believe that the best way to understand and respect the needs of reptiles is to directly care for them. It is very important (if not most important) to understand the behavioral needs of an animal and we do this through observation. One of the greatest ways to observe an animal is to care for it in your own home. Keep in mind however that not all reptiles are adaptable to home care and even those that are REQUIRE specific equipment and needs. This is where Goal #1 of our mission comes into play.

Goal #1 in short: Provide a central accessible location where people from around the world can find species specific information about reptiles in the following categories; Species Statistics, Biological Summaries, Behavioral Summaries, Home Care Sheets, and Identification Photographs. This location will be www.ReptileRescuers.com.

Goal #2 in short: Provide regional rescue/adoption services for reptiles and amphibians.

Goal #3 in short: Provide educational presentations about reptiles and amphibians both on-site and at our location to schools and clubs.

Goal #4 in short: Acquire a shelter in order to better serve our animals and communities.

Goal #5 in short: Provide natural habitats (out buildings from our center) for rescued and introduced reptiles and amphibians. Facilities will be used for research, observation and re-acclimatization to wild.

Goal #6 in short: Provide resources for repopulation of endangered species of reptiles and amphibians.

Goal #7 in short: Provide interactive internet education (schools, clubs, interest groups, etc..) around the world about reptiles and amphibians.

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