Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
@blueridgewildlife.bsky.social
Nonprofit Wildlife Hospital in Boyce, VA, dedicated to protecting & conserving native wildlife through rescue, rehab, research, and education.
For eastern cottontails, make sure to save this flow chart in case you encounter any this season!
April 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
For eastern cottontails, make sure to save this flow chart in case you encounter any this season!
Remember- NEVER feed a wild baby animal, & always call a rehabber for advice if you find wildlife in need!
March 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Remember- NEVER feed a wild baby animal, & always call a rehabber for advice if you find wildlife in need!
This abscess was removed, the skin was closed, and the snake is currently active and recovering. We hope to get this patient back home soon!
March 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This abscess was removed, the skin was closed, and the snake is currently active and recovering. We hope to get this patient back home soon!
White cells accumulate, causing firm swellings to form. In mammals, like humans, enzymes break these accumulations down to form liquid pus. However, reptiles (& birds) lack these enzymes, & abscesses remain firm, with a thick, cheese-like pus that is fortunately quite easy to remove, capsule & all.
March 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
White cells accumulate, causing firm swellings to form. In mammals, like humans, enzymes break these accumulations down to form liquid pus. However, reptiles (& birds) lack these enzymes, & abscesses remain firm, with a thick, cheese-like pus that is fortunately quite easy to remove, capsule & all.
On exam, a firm swelling was noted along the body wall. The snake was sedated to better examine & it became apparent that the swelling was an abscess. Abscesses are typically formed when bacteria enters tissue (from a predator or puncture) & white blood cells go to that area to fight off infection.
March 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
On exam, a firm swelling was noted along the body wall. The snake was sedated to better examine & it became apparent that the swelling was an abscess. Abscesses are typically formed when bacteria enters tissue (from a predator or puncture) & white blood cells go to that area to fight off infection.
Top O’ the ‘possum to ya
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March 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Top O’ the ‘possum to ya
Last year we took in nearly 4,000 animals, & contrary to popular belief, we receive NO state or federal funding to do what we do. It’s only through the generous support of people like you that care that allows us to do what we do!
February 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Last year we took in nearly 4,000 animals, & contrary to popular belief, we receive NO state or federal funding to do what we do. It’s only through the generous support of people like you that care that allows us to do what we do!