Welcome to Turtle Island Reptile Rescuers of Eastern Oklahoma Sallisaw. Here we will do our best to educate about and, with pictures, show everyone reptiles. We also capture and remove reptiles along with other animals and arachnids. We also rescue other creatures who live with us here on our Earth Mother. As we see it, all creatures have a right to live and serve their purpose in nature's grand scheme. Unfortunately some rescues and removals cannot be returned to the wild because they are not native to the area and can be looked at as an invasive species (like boa constrictors, ball pythons, capybara, etc.). In these cases, we will house them until we can find them a proper home.
Unfortunately there aren't enough facilities around the Sallisaw area that provide care and knowledge for so-called exotic pets. Medical care can be expensive and in some cases require travel for some species because many veterinarians do not study care for several exotic species. Unfortunately many humans are scared of many types of exotics (native and non-native), this includes some of those studying veterinarian medicine. Due to this several reptiles, amphibians and other exotics die every year.
We hope we can educate enough people to prevent needless deaths and unwanted releases of exotic species into the wild. Releasing exotic species into local habitats can be devastating to many species that are native here or the exotic may die by not being able to adapt. I believe all creatures have a right to live in peace and they all have their purpose in nature's scheme of things as long as they are in their natural habitat. There have been many imported species (not only reptiles) that are destroying the balance of habitats throughout North America.
As this site grows, we will provide many links to other sites, pages with information we have gathered, pictures of those we have cared for, and how to contact us to help with rescues within a radius of Sallisaw.
Peace and Blessings to All - Rev. Robert E. Murchison, R.Pp. and Rev. Denise S. Murchison, D.Div.
Turtle Island Reptile Rescue Eastern Oklahoma Sallisaw 2008-2013
Unfortunately there aren't enough facilities around the Sallisaw area that provide care and knowledge for so-called exotic pets. Medical care can be expensive and in some cases require travel for some species because many veterinarians do not study care for several exotic species. Unfortunately many humans are scared of many types of exotics (native and non-native), this includes some of those studying veterinarian medicine. Due to this several reptiles, amphibians and other exotics die every year.
We hope we can educate enough people to prevent needless deaths and unwanted releases of exotic species into the wild. Releasing exotic species into local habitats can be devastating to many species that are native here or the exotic may die by not being able to adapt. I believe all creatures have a right to live in peace and they all have their purpose in nature's scheme of things as long as they are in their natural habitat. There have been many imported species (not only reptiles) that are destroying the balance of habitats throughout North America.
As this site grows, we will provide many links to other sites, pages with information we have gathered, pictures of those we have cared for, and how to contact us to help with rescues within a radius of Sallisaw.
Peace and Blessings to All - Rev. Robert E. Murchison, R.Pp. and Rev. Denise S. Murchison, D.Div.
Turtle Island Reptile Rescue Eastern Oklahoma Sallisaw 2008-2013
