Fredericka Fox

At Nature’s Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue, it’s not always about happy endings. This morning at 6 a.m., we welcomed a new patient—a young red fox rescued from Willis, Texas. She’d been spotted in a neighborhood for about a month, and a kind gentleman brought her to us after trapping her.

This little fox, estimated to be born late last year or early this year based on her teeth, is in a heartbreaking condition. She’s suffering from a severe case of sarcoptic mange, covering about 90% of her body, with open sores on her back and tail. She’s also extremely thin and dehydrated.

Cases like hers are often the result of a weakened immune system, likely caused by ingesting poisoned rodents. Even products labeled ‘dog and wildlife safe’ can build up in their systems over time, leading to devastating consequences.

She was affectionately named Fredericka by the gentleman who brought her and has been started on pain management, antibiotics, and treatment for the mange. She’s on a carefully controlled feeding schedule to avoid overwhelming her fragile digestive system. Though her condition is still guarded, we’re committed to doing everything possible to help her recover.

Fredericka has a long journey ahead, but with care, we’re hopeful for her recovery. As always, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to those who donate throughout the year. We can not do what we do without the support of others.

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Coyote Pups

One question we get a lot with predators is how can we bottle feed them and still be able to release them. Well, this is how. We ensure that they get as little hands on attention as possible, and once eating on their own and moved outside, they only see us for feedings and quick check ups.
Remember the 3 day old coyote pups brought to us in April? This is them now. 9 weeks old and have been outside 1 week or so. They already hate us. I was checking everybody during nightly feeding to ensure they were all okay. Now it’s just waiting until they are big enough to survive on their own.

Brandi and Mario

As always, thank you to those who donate. We can not do what we do without the support of others. Ways you can help support Nature’s Edge:

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Meet our newest resident

The things that come into the rescue…

Took in this big male smooth-fronted caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus). It is a crocodilian from South America, where it is native to the Amazon and Orinoco Basins. It is the second-smallest species of the family Alligatoridae, the smallest being Cuvier’s dwarf caiman, also from tropical South America and in the same genus. An adult typically grows to around 4 to 5 ft in length and weighs between 20 and 45 pounds. This boy is very obese!

He was taken from somebody on Craigslist by somebody who quickly realized he was beyond their ability.

We did a health exam upon intake to see what was going on with it and to check sex.

He will be going into one of our escape proof 10×20 pens with a large pond to soak in.

Brandi and Mario