For licensed wildlife rehabilitators. This page is intended for permitted rehabbers and volunteers working under supervision. Nothing here replaces veterinary care, your permit conditions, or state and federal regulations. If you are a member of the public who has found an animal, please use our triage guide instead.

For our community of rehabbers

Rehabber resources

A place to share what we have learned caring for native Virginia reptiles and amphibians. General references live on this page. An access-controlled library of detailed medical protocols, dosing references, and intake forms is in the works and will be added here soon.

General references

Guides & whitepapers

Practical guides and papers we've written from our own rehabilitation work, free to read and share.

Head-starting Eastern Box Turtles

Our approach to head-starting Eastern box turtle hatchlings — husbandry, measurement, and release readiness.

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Suggested supplies

Products we use and recommend for reptile and amphibian rehabilitation, organized by purpose.

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Food & supplements
Water & habitat
Lighting
Substrate & bedding
Medical & cleaning