![]() Put warm water into a hot water bottle or similar, wrap a towel around it and place underneath the animal. The basic rule for treating an animal for shock is keeping it warm, dark and quiet. Freshwater turtles will benefit from a wet towel being placed above and below them in the secure container/basket.Īpart from the exceptions above, most animals need to be treated for shock. Lizards and freshwater turtles generally don’t need a heat source, just being kept in a dark quiet (and secure) space is sufficient to treat shock when getting them to the vet or wildlife carer. Leave the snakes and lace monitors for the pros. Use a thick towel to pick up and place in a sturdy plastic container – rescued echidnas not contained properly have been known to burrow into the foam of car seats. Ground dwelling baby birds such as plovers and brush turkeys should be left alone. You can make it a little more natural looking and comfortable by placing bracken, grass and leaves in it. You can do this by placing a hanging basket in the tree or even fashioning a nest out of an ice-cream container (remember to pierce drainage holes in the base). Almost always the parents will return to caring for them once they are put back in the tree, so you usually don’t need to get them to a vet or carer. Some basic advice for different species/situations is as follows: Baby birdsīaby birds are often knocked out of nests during high winds, storms and even when learning to fly. Undertake the rescue as best you can in accordance with advice from the rescue group and get the animal to a registered carer or vet as soon as possible. Don’t attempt to climb trees to rescue koalas or other injured arboreal wildlife – call an expertĬontact a wildlife rescue group for specific advice.Never attempt to rescue a snake – this should only be undertaken by experienced handlers.Never attempt to rescue a bat – this should only be undertaken by carers who have been vaccinated against rabies.Only pull over if it is safe to do so, wear a high-vis vest and be careful not to be hit by a car while attempting a rescue Contact details for wildlife rescue groups.Small length of pool noodle for a bird perch.One basket with a foldable lid that can be fastened shut.Keep a wildlife rescue basket in your car containing the following items Here is a very brief ‘how to’ for basic wildlife rescue. Since then there has been a lot of interest and people are keen to learn what to do when coming across injured or orphaned wildlife. Council recently ran a wildlife rescue workshop for members of the Land for Wildlife program.
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