Protecting native species.

Southeastern Reptile Conservation is a Virginia-based nonprofit dedicated to the conservation, rehabilitation, and protection of native reptiles and amphibians. We provide permitted wildlife rehabilitation with the goal of returning animals to the wild, while supporting habitat stewardship, public education, and conservation-focused technology.

We can't do this without your support.

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Eastern box turtle in natural habitat
Rehabilitation

Caring for injured and orphaned native reptiles and amphibians with licensed expertise.

Conservation

Protecting habitats and advocating for species of greatest conservation concern in Virginia.

Education

Building community awareness and using technology to advance conservation outcomes.

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April 2026
AI in wildlife rehabilitation: from paper notes to life-saving insights

How we used Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, to turn handwritten field notes into a working spreadsheet, catch a data error, and surface insights that were invisible on paper.

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Diamondback terrapin hatchling

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SERC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation directly supports the care of injured and orphaned reptiles and amphibians in Virginia.

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