This redfoot and sulcata tortoise were being housed together in a damaged holding pen.

This redfoot and sulcata tortoise were being housed together in a damaged holding pen.

This middle age male sulcata obviously had a rough life with an algae covered and damaged shelled.

This middle age male sulcata obviously had a rough life with an algae covered and damaged shelled.

Caiman, sliders, and softshell turtles were being housed together in this "pond" at the holding facility. We removed over 100 animals from this area ranging from healthy to injured.

Caiman, sliders, and softshell turtles were being housed together in this "pond" at the holding facility. We removed over 100 animals from this area ranging from healthy to injured.

One of the smaller caiman fro the had a deep infected neck injury.

One of the smaller caiman fro the had a deep infected neck injury.

Young thin caiman that had been separated into a holding tub before our arrival.

Young thin caiman that had been separated into a holding tub before our arrival.

There was one American alligator in this holding pen that went to a US Zoo after being rescued.

There was one American alligator in this holding pen that went to a US Zoo after being rescued.

Boa constrictors were literally piled on top of one another in anything their holding facility had to contain them because there are so many on the island and resources are extremely limited.

Boa constrictors were literally piled on top of one another in anything their holding facility had to contain them because there are so many on the island and resources are extremely limited.

Small glass terrariums were used to house pets turned over to the local wildlife agency at their holding facility.

Small glass terrariums were used to house pets turned over to the local wildlife agency at their holding facility.

This healthy box turtled shared a small ten gallon terrarium with it's mate at the holding facility.

This healthy box turtled shared a small ten gallon terrarium with it's mate at the holding facility.

There was one hatchling caiman at the holding facility in a small travel container.

There was one hatchling caiman at the holding facility in a small travel container.

Several pet corn snakes were housed together and appeared very healthy.

Several pet corn snakes were housed together and appeared very healthy.

These pair bonded geckos were rescued from the holding facility after being turned over by their owner. Other than a few missing toes, likely from poor shedding, they had healthy weight and a friendly disposition.

These pair bonded geckos were rescued from the holding facility after being turned over by their owner. Other than a few missing toes, likely from poor shedding, they had healthy weight and a friendly disposition.

One clutch of freshly hatched boa constrictors being keep together at the holding facility in a modified tote.

One clutch of freshly hatched boa constrictors being keep together at the holding facility in a modified tote.

This big boa with a bad attitude quickly earned the name "Hatchet" from its deed hatched wounds.

This big boa with a bad attitude quickly earned the name "Hatchet" from its deed hatched wounds.

While driving around Puerto Rico one evening it was easy to observe the issue with non native boa constrictors overpopulating on the island. We came across many alive and dead on the roadways.

While driving around Puerto Rico one evening it was easy to observe the issue with non native boa constrictors overpopulating on the island. We came across many alive and dead on the roadways.

At Zoologico de Mayaguez, also known a the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo, we rescued over a dozen giant sulcata tortoises. The zoo fell into shambles after being hit by two hurricanes in 2017. Their inability to rebuild the damaged infrastructure lead the U

At Zoologico de Mayaguez, also known a the Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo, we rescued over a dozen giant sulcata tortoises. The zoo fell into shambles after being hit by two hurricanes in 2017. Their inability to rebuild the damaged infrastructure lead the US Government to step in and have all the animals removed for their health and safety.