PHOENIX -- The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office arrested three men in two days, charging them with the neglect of more than 170 animals.

Deputies raided a Surprise pet shop Wednesday where dozens of amphibians were being neglected.

Images: Neglected Pet Shop Animals

Deputies arrested 23-year-old Christopher Novak, charging him with the abandonment of 160 reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates at his pet shop.

Investigators said numerous animals were found dead after not being fed and watered.

The amphibians were left without care for a three-week period inside the business which had no power, in 110 degree heat.

According to the president of the Phoenix Herpetological Society, this is the first arrest in Arizona for animal cruelty involving reptiles.

The reptiles are currently in the care of the Phoenix Herpetological Society, but some were so badly neglected, they may not make it.

Novak's arrest was one of three in two days.

The sheriff's office also arrested 67-year-old Loyce Barber, of Glendale, on Wednesday on charges of abandonment, neglect and failure to provide medical care for his 11 dogs.

James Cude, 60, of Mesa, was arrested Tuesday, accused of neglecting a horse that later died.