Abel

Intake date: 7/17/25<br/>Status: Available 8/16/25<br/><br/>Abel is an adult male Russian tortoise that was found as a stray in Chapel Hill. We're not sure if he escaped his previous enclosure or was intentionally released, but his previous owners have not come forward. Abel is in good shape and has some mild shell deformities that do not affect his quality of life. He has a good appetite and is easy to work with. Abel's adoption fee is $50.<br/><br/>Tortoises require both indoor and outdoor enclosures. Abel will require at least a 4x2x2 indoor enclosure for the winter months and a 4'x4' outdoor enclosure for the warmer months. Tortoises do really well outdoors and benefit from natural sunlight and the ability to forage and burrow. Russian tortoises should only eat grasses, greens, and weeds, and are NOT a fruit-eating species. Please do a lot of research on keeping tortoises before applying.<br/><br/>PLEASE READ!<br/>If you are interested in adopting this animal, you need to fill out an application at https://bewildnc.org/apply/. Read the application carefully and answer the questions thoroughly. Above all, be honest! Research the species you would like to adopt in advance and consult multiple sources, we are happy to answer questions. Adopters agree to pick-up the animal in Durham within 7 days of their approval.

Intake date: 7/17/25
Status: Available 8/16/25

Abel is an adult male Russian tortoise that was found as a stray in Chapel Hill. We're not sure if he escaped his previous enclosure or was intentionally released, but his previous owners have not come forward. Abel is in good shape and has some mild shell deformities that do not affect his quality of life. He has a good appetite and is easy to work with. Abel's adoption fee is $50.

Tortoises require both indoor and outdoor enclosures. Abel will require at least a 4x2x2 indoor enclosure for the winter months and a 4'x4' outdoor enclosure for the warmer months. Tortoises do really well outdoors and benefit from natural sunlight and the ability to forage and burrow. Russian tortoises should only eat grasses, greens, and weeds, and are NOT a fruit-eating species. Please do a lot of research on keeping tortoises before applying.

PLEASE READ!
If you are interested in adopting this animal, you need to fill out an application at https://bewildnc.org/a

Intake date: 7/17/25
Status: Available 8/16/25

Abel is an adult male Russian tortoise that was found as a stray in Chapel Hill. We're not sure if he escaped his previous enclosure or was intentionally released, but his previous owners have not come forward. Abel is in good shape and has some mild shell deformities that do not affect his quality of life. He has a good appetite and is easy to work with. Abel's adoption fee is $50.

Tortoises require both indoor and outdoor enclosures. Abel will require at least a 4x2x2 indoor enclosure for the winter months and a 4'x4' outdoor enclosure for the warmer months. Tortoises do really well outdoors and benefit from natural sunlight and the ability to forage and burrow. Russian tortoises should only eat grasses, greens, and weeds, and are NOT a fruit-eating species. Please do a lot of research on keeping tortoises before applying.

PLEASE READ!
If you are interested in adopting this animal, you need to fill out an application at https://bewildnc.org/apply/. Read the application carefully and answer the questions thoroughly. Above all, be honest! Research the species you would like to adopt in advance and consult multiple sources, we are happy to answer questions. Adopters agree to pick-up the animal in Durham within 7 days of their approval.