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Book 32, Question 139 · Video

What should you do if you find an injured reptile?

Video · 1:41 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 32

Don’t touch it, and don’t try to move it. Tell a grown-up right away. They can call a wildlife rescue group, an animal shelter, or a local park office. Trained people know how to help safely. Keep pets away and stay at a distance until help comes. Washing your hands is a good idea if you accidentally touched anything.

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What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What should you do if you find an injured reptile?

The Big Idea

You find a hurt reptile. What should you do? Here's how to help safely.

Don't Touch

Step one: Don't Touch. Don't touch it, and don't try to move it. A hurt animal may be scared and could bite.

Tell a Grown-Up

Step two: Tell a Grown-Up. Tell a grown-up right away. They can call a wildlife rescue group, an animal shelter, or a local park office.

Wait Safely

Step three: Wait Safely. Trained people know how to help safely. Keep pets away and stay at a distance until help comes. Wash your hands if you touched anything.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Don't. Tell them. Call them. Keep away.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Wildlife rescue groups know how to care for hurt animals. Don't touch it. Call wildlife rescue. Keep pets away.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Make an emergency card. With a grown-up, find phone numbers for wildlife help in your area. Write them on the card. Keep it by the phone. Practice what you'd say.

Outro

If you find an injured reptile, don't touch or move it. Tell a grown-up right away so they can call a wildlife rescue, shelter, or park office. Keep pets away and stay at a distance until help comes. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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