UNITED KINGDOM REPTILE RESCUE CENTRES

• FISH
• Berkshire Reptile and fish rescue: Bracknell: http://www.aaaaquatics.com/
  Rescue and rehome reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects in the area local to berkshire.
• British Divers Marine Life Rescue: http://www.bdmlr.org.uk Aims to provide an International rescue service for all marine wildlife, to provide support to all existing rescue centres and to develop new methods of treatment, transport and care.
• Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (CRRU): Scotland: http://www.crru.org.uk/: Operates the only full time specialist whale and dolphin rescue team in Scotland. (Yes, I know whales aren't really fish)
• Dolphin Care Uk: Hull - East Yorkshire: http://www.dolphincareuk.org: dolphincareuk is a Website for people who love dolphins, Dolphins are intelligent, social, curious, and brave.
• Dolphins: http://www.robins-island.org Information about Dolphins and whales: Dolphin facts, dolphin glossary, dolphin evolution, dolphin training, dolphin ecology, dolphin breeding, dolphin database, dolphin faq and dolphin links.(Not a rescue site but 'verry interrestin') (Yes, I know dolphins aren't really fish either)
• The FishOrphans Scheme: National Organization: http://www.calypso.org.uk/Fishorphans: The FishOrphans scheme rehomes, rehouses and relocates unwanted fish and aquariums to hospitals, retirement and rest rooms and other public places.No fishes are ever refused. Also rehouse and relocate native pond life, specifically fish and amphibians to safe havens and reserves.
• Fishrescue: national: http://www.fishrescue.co.uk/: rehoming scheme with hundreds of volunteers across the country. Pondfish only any size any amount.all to good homes. Free scheme.

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• REPTILES
• AnS Reptiles: Cumbria Northwest: http://www.freewebs.com/ansreptiles/ansreptilesrescue.htm A non profit making reptile rescue centre. We do this out of love and respect for snakes and lizards.
• ARKGROUP.ORG.UK: web based/ UK: http://www.arkreptilegroup.com Offers a free web-based Rehoming Service for reptiles, amphibians and other exotic pets. Setting up a National Re-Homing Database linking reptile rescue and re-homing sites throughout the UK
• ASRA South Wales Branch: http://www.southwalesreptiles.org.uk/: Small friendly reptile group with website facility for listing reptiles and amphibians in need of new homes in Wales,
• Basking Beasts: Pembrokeshire, Wales: http://www.basking-beasts.com/: Offering rehoming for most reptiles and some exotic mammals- collection may be possible. Also offers various Captive Bred reptiles and exotic mammals for sale and general husbandry advice.
• Berkshire Reptile and fish rescue: Bracknell: http://www.aaaaquatics.com/
  Rescue and rehome reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects in the area local to berkshire.
• British Reptile & Amphibian society: Barking Essex: http://www.b-r-a-s.co.uk/: we are members of b.r.a.s and we look after and rescue reptiles in the SE (This is a personal site with details of B.R.A.S. and links to useful care sheets - Ed.)
• Critters: Hindley Lancashire: http://www.geocities.com/crittersexoticshop/Rescue.html Pet shop offering a rescue service. DO NOT sell any rescued animal. The shop is run by a qualified veterinary nurse.
• East Sussex Reptile & Amphibian Society  www.abel.net.uk/~georged/
• Exotic animal rescue: Livingston and Glasgow http://www.exoticanimalrescue.co.uk Rescue all exotics and travel all over scotland
• Exotic Animal Welfare Trust: County Durham: http://www.eawt.co.uk: Exotic Animal Rescue and re-homing centre. Open 10am till 5pm, daily.
• Exoticmadmans Adoption & Rescue Services Derby: http://www.geocities.com/exoticmadman/Index.html?1157 Experience with mosts species of exotics regardless of size. Can find loving, caring homes for large snakes and lizards too with experienced keepers. For what ever the reasons, we will take in any exotic with no questions asked.
• Ians Vivarium Reptile Rescue Database: http://www.iansvivarium.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/: A new national UK Reptile Rehoming Database. Free to use whether you are rehoming, or looking to adopt a reptile.
• Iguana Life http://www.iguanalife.co.uk Primarily an information site about what constitutes good Iguana husbandary and about the many problems which go wrong
• Jays Snake Rescue: Manchester, UK: http://www.freewebs.com/jays_snake_rescue/ Small self run snake rescue and re-homing service in Manchester.
• Lincolnshire Turtle Rescue: http://www.freewebs.com/turtlerehomeing/ Rescue all Turtles & Terrapins. Also have a limited number of spaces for other Amphibians.
• Luton Reptile & Exotic Rescue: Bedfordshire: http://www.freewebs.com/lutonreptilerescue/: Small rescue centre operated from home. offering not only rehoming but help and advice on all aspects of keeping exotics. Guestbook facility on website for people wishing to either give up an animal or take one on.
• Minisauria Reptile Refuge: Nottinghamshire: http://www.minisauria.co.uk/: A refuge for unwanted/homeless reptiles in the East Midlands. May also consider tarantulas and amphibians.
• My Zoo - Reptile, Birds & Others: Staffordshire: http://www.myzoo.co.uk: Tortoise, Snake, Lizard, Parrots, Parotlike, Birds, Small Mammals (not rabbits, guineapigs, Mice, Rats, Gerbils, Hamsters) Taken in by small Farm Based Private (NO VISITORS) Animal Centre.
• Noah`s Ark Animal & ReptileRescue Centre, West Sussex.( E-mail only) noahsark@freeuk.com Will take all unwanted or injuried reptiles. collection available
• North Wales Reptile and Raptor Santuary: National Organisation: http://www.nwrr.co.uk/: Rehoming, Rehabilitating and Repairing, Reptiles and Raptors in the North West and North Wales.
• Peterborough Reptile Rescue: http://www.freewebs.com/peterboroughreptilerescue/: Peterboroughs reptile rescuers
• pontefract lizard rescue: pontefract west yorkshire: http://www.lizardrescue.co.uk/ Offer homes and education chances in the yorkshire area for various breeds of lizards
• Preston reptile rescue: preston lancashire: http://www.prestonreptilerescue.com reptile rescue and rehoming centre in preston lancashire
• Pro-fish-ional: East uk: http://www.pro-fish-ional.co.uk/reptilerescue.htm: reptile and tortoise rescue
• Proteus Reptile Trust: Birmingham, National Organisation: http://www.proteus.uk.net: Proteus is the UK's largest reptile rescue and charity dedicated to the welfare of reptiles in captivity. Very useful information sheets to download free. Excellent site.
• Reptile Aid: St. Helens: http://www.reptileaid.org.uk/ : Reptile Aid is an organisation which is dedicated in the care of Reptiles and other Exotics. We are the only Reptile organisation in St.helens and we help care for these animals throughout the North West. We aim to raise awareness and help the pubilc when choosing Reptiles and other exotics.
• Reptile Rescue Den North West: Bolton. Lancashire: http://www.reptilerescuedennorthwest.org.uk/ Reptile rescue centre who offers adoption of snakes,lizards and chelonia should they require re-homing. Also offers a reptile holiday service
• Reptile Rescue Den Hull and East Yorkshire: http://www.reptilerescue.co.uk Take on unwanted or injured reptiles and rehome them in the east yorkshire area.
• Reptile rescue uk: scotland: http://www.reptilerescueuk.com Take in and rehome any reptiles, amphibians or inverts, large aggressive snakes, ill reptiles......
• Reptori Reptile Rescue: suffolk,norfolk,essex: http://www.members.lycos.co.uk/reptorirescue: reptile rescue also offering advice care sheets chat & more
• Secondchancereptiles: London (Croydon): http://www.freewebs.com/2ndchancereptiles Aim to take in all unwanted reptiles that can no longer be cared for by their current owners, also take in any ill treated reptiles or any that are just in general ill health. Aim to re home all reptiles into the care of experienced owners.
• SnakeyJoolsReptiles: East Yorks: http://www.freewebs.com/snakeyjoolsreptiles/ Give homes to any unwanted reptiles, specialise in Kings, corns, boas, boscs and beardies but any specicies will be considered for rehoming. Collection can be arranged.
• Snake Life http://www.snakelife.co.uk Complete online care guide for all snake keepers.
• Wirral Herpetological Society: http://www.wirralherp.net: Reptile, Amphibian, Arachnid and other exotic animals rescue in Wirral and Merseyside
• yorkshire reptile rescue: east yorkshire: http://yorkshirereptilerescue.bravehost.com/: rescue and rehoming of reptiles in yorkshire

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• TORTOISES/TURTLES
• Cheloniauk - Promoting Tortoise Health in the UK: http://www.cheloniauk.com Tortoises Rescued/Homed by RSPCA registered Homer Current Species in separate Accomodation include Testudo Graeca (Spur Thighed),Testudo Hermanni (Hermanns),Testudo kleinmanni (Egyptian), Geochelone Elegans (Star Tortoises), Tunisian Spur Thighed (Furculachelys Nabulensis)and Russian Tortoises (Testudo Horsfeildi) based in the North West,Offering National Collection, Care Sheets, Hatchlings
• Hermann Tortoises (Exeter) www.hermann-tortoise.co.uk Not a rescue site but information and help offered.
• ReHome: http://come.to/rehome This site is intended for all animal lovers (particular reptile) , wishing to rehome an animal; or looking for one.
• Terrapin Rescue http://www.users.waitrose.com/~terrapinrescue/ A specialist rescue centre for red eared terrapins and related species. A sanctuary for unwanted pets and terrapins found in the wild.
• Tortoise Life www.tortoiselife.co.uk Complete on-line guide to tortoises
• Tortoise Trust www.tortoisetrust.org An international organisation with lots of information and links.
• Turtle Homes Rescue: Worldwide: http://www.turtlehomes.org: Turtle Homes is a great turtle and tortoise information and adoption site.
• Turtle Rescue: Canada: http://www.turtlehouse.org/ : Purpose is to help stop the sale of red-eared sliders sold as babies at retail outlets.
• British Chelonia Group (Tortoises) www.britishcheloniagroup.org.uk Contacts to local groups
   
• Turtle World UK www.downey288.freeserve.co.uk Free re-homing and information service for all freshwater turtles, terrapins also tortoises