Baltimore Sheriff’s deputies helped rescue 65 reptiles from a home after their owner died, officials said.
Deputies and Animal Service officials retrieved the snakes, turtles, lizards, and a dog and transferred them to the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).
The animals were transported safely in an animal Service vehicle. BARCS provided care and medical treatment for the reptiles, some of which needed immediate attention, officials said.
BARCS also provided temporary housing for the animals. According to the shelter, several local reptile rescues stepped in to take over caring for the animals.
BARCS said donations sent to the shelter fully covered the costs of intake, examinations, and immediate medical care for the reptiles.
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