Contacting Arrowhead

If you are contacting Arrowhead, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE MULTIPLE MESSAGES!

*We receive a high volume of emails, voicemails and social media messages. These are returned in order of urgency. Emergency calls are responded to as soon as possible, but may take several hours. Please allow several days for us to get back to you in non-emergency situations. We are all volunteers and work other jobs. Multiple messages makes it longer to respond to everyone.

*Visits Granted By Appointment Only

What Counts as an Emergency Contact?

Examples of a TRUE reptile emergency:

A reptile is bleeding and/or dying.

A reptile has severe traumatic injuries.

A venomous reptile or snake poses a hazard.

A reptile has bitten you and won't let go.

A snake larger than 10' is on the loose.

Examples of what is NOT an emergency:

Your iguana got too big and the landlord says it must be gone in 24 hrs.

Your pet snake is loose in the house and you can't find it.

Your Mom says the pet reptile you brought home can't stay.

Your city says your pet alligator is illegal and must be gone in 3 days.

Your pet reptile is sick and you won't take it to a proper exotic vet.

Emergency Contact

Text us at 442-HERP (Text preferred)

Or call us at
(513) 442-HERP (4377)
Or email us at
emergency@arrowheadreptilerescue.org

Find an injured wild turtle or reptile? Find a loose pet? You can bring it to us if you please text us your name, photos of the animal, and location found to 513-442-4377. We do not pick up injured wildlife. PLEASE DO NOT SEND US PIN DROPS OR LOCATIONS OF INJURED WILDLIFE IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BRING IT IN. WE DO NOT HAVE ANY RESOURCES TO PICK UP THESE ANIMALS.

We are Ohio licensed wildlife rehabilitators located in the Cincinnati/Dayton area.
You can find a rehabilitator closer to you here: OHIO WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER MAP

Arrowhead Reptile Rescue only takes reptiles and amphibians!

Do you need help with other injured wildlife?

You can find rehabilitators that take mammals and birds here:
OHIO WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER MAP

*Wildlife rehabilitation in Ohio is performed by unpaid volunteers who give their own personal time and money to help Ohio's injured wild animals. The state does not provide any compensation, pay, reimbursement, employment, or any type of financial support or monetary payment for wildlife rehabilitation activities.

You can also find a wildlife rehabilitator near you here