What Is Austin Reptile Service?

Austin Reptile Service, is an organization dedicated to the conservation of native Texas reptiles through education. The owner, Tim Cole has been keeping reptiles for over four decades and has professional experience working with zoos and scientific field studies. He has been the Reptile Team Leader with Wildlife Rescue Inc. in Austin, TX, who he has been working with since 1989. He has acheived the level of State Advanced Certified Animal Control Officer, and has held a Texas Parks & Wildlife rehabilitation permit. He is a founding member of the Austin Herpetological Society and has sat on the board of various Herpetological Societies. He teaches snake identification and awareness programs to Animal Control Officers, City Utility Departments, State agencies, Cub & Boy Scout groups, and Schools.

Services provided by Austin Reptile Service:

Snake Identification and Consultation - helping you determine what kind of snake may be on your property and what to do about it.
Pet Reptile Rescue and Adoption - finding new homes and proper care for abandoned, or otherwise unwanted pets.
Wild Reptile Capture - catching and removing wild reptiles from your private property.
Reptile Husbandry Information - care and health information on keeping reptiles.
Live Animal and Slide Programs - bring live animals and/or pictures for an educational seminar.
Corporate, State, and City Reptile Safety Classes - classes on how to identify and deal with native species for professionals.
School and Classroom Programs - informational classes for students of any age.
Birthday Parties - an entertaining and informational display of various reptiles.