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African helmeted Turtle Turtle Baltimore, MD

  • Young
  • Male
  • Large
  • Brown

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Meet African helmeted

Update: Adopted April 2012 to a home in Baltimore.



We have a 5" sub-adult aquatic African helmeted turtle (Pelomedusa subrufa) (sometimes called an African mud turtle) for adoption. Visit http://pelomedusa.com/Husbandry.html to learn more how to care for one. A 30 to 55 gallon tank would OK for one right now, although larger is better, and it's best to keep males and females seperate. He will eat Reptomin pellets as well as earthworms and insects. He needs a tank with lots of hide spots such as artificial silk plants to feel safe.

For ideas on how to prepare an aquarium or pond, visit www.turtleforum.com to chat with other keepers. This turtle DOES NOT hibernate, so he can't be outside in the winter, and he needs slightly warmer water than a slider.


Review the aquatic turtle care sheet to learn more about caring for a turtle.

http://www.matts-turtles.org/docs/AquaticTurtleCare.pdf




Please review our adoption requirements for aquatic turtles at http://www.matts.petfinder.com if interested in adopting this turtle.
Currently near Baltimore, MD. $10 adoption fee.



How to Adopt: TO REQUEST AN ADOPTION APPLICATION: Applications can be mailed to you, either as an e-mail attachment, or through the US Postal Service.
E-mail
matts_adoptions@hotmail.com

to request an application. INCUDE YOUR CITY AND STATE IN THE E-MAIL. Complete the application in full. A vet reference is required, even if your vet does not see turtles. If you do not have a vet, please explain the reason.



We need to know that you understand how to care long-term for a turtle or tortoise. This includes the correct size and type of housing, proper food, hiding spots, substrate, lighting, humidity, and water requirements. On the application, describe IN DETAIL how you intend to care for your new pet. If you currently own turtles or reptiles, please include a picture of your set-up(s) including lighting, basking spots, hiding spots, and any pertinent information that proves you have proper enclosures. Pictures of outdoor enclosures should indicate that the enclosure is escape-proof and watering areas, hiding spots, and the like should be visible.

If you're looking to add a turtle or tortoise in with another turtle, please include that in the application.



If you do not currently own a reptile, include a full description of how you intend to care for the animal in which you are interested. This includes the size of enclosure, types of food you will offer, substrate (for non-aquatics), what will be used for hide spots, types of lighting for indoor enclosures, fencing for outdoor enclosures, etc. Pictures of outdoor areas that will serve as the site of future enclosures will be helpful.
Once you've been approved, we'll let you know, so you can prepare an enclosure for the turtle, then send a picture of the completed enclosure before picking up the turtle or arranging for shipment.

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  • Turtle
  • Young
  • Male