Basic Rescue

Small Animals and Birds

• To reduce stress to the animal, keep domestic pets and children away.
• Throw a towel over the animal and quickly pick it up.
• Gently place in a well ventilated box and cover the box with a towel or blanket.
• If the animal is cold, put some warmth near, but not touching it. A bottle filled with hot water wrapped in a small towel will do.
• Do not provide heat for Echidnas or Reptiles
• Oil covered animals should be placed in a cage or box with good ventilation so they are still able to breathe freely.
• Place the box in a warm, dark, quiet place and do not disturb.
• Do not try to give food or water as the animal may be in shock
• Call Wildlife Aid on 04 4766 7737 or take it to a vet.

Large Animals and Birds of Prey

• Large animals and birds of prey are dangerous to approach and handle.
• To reduce stress to the animal, keep domestic pets and children away.
• Call Wildlife Aid on 04 4766 7737.
• If possible keep track of the animal until a rescuer arrives.

Snakes

• Do not try and capture or kill the snake. Statistics show that this is the cause of over 90% of hospital admissions for snake bite in Australia
• Call Wildlife Aid on 04 4766 7737 to have the snake removed.
• If possible and from a safe distance, have someone keep track of the snakes location until a rescuer arrives.