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Lubanzi African Mud

Adult
Male
Large

turtle
Mud

About Lubanzi African Mud

Baltimore, MD

Species & Breed

turtle

Mud

Physical Traits

Adult

Male

Large

Brown

Behavior

Lubanzi African Mud’s Compatibility

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Lubanzi African Mud's Story

I'm a male African mud turtle (an aquatic turtle often called a sideneck turtle) (Pelusios castaneus) for adoption in the Baltimore area with transport available to York and Harrisburg, PA, weekly and to Reston, VA, monthly. I need at least a 55 gallon aquarium with a basking platform, a strong DIY or external canister filter, a water heater, heat light, and UVB light. A 100 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank would be a fabulous enclosure, and stock tanks are cheaper than aquariums of the same size. An underwater cave or artificial plants for hiding would be awesome, too. I eat pellets, but like a treat of an insect or earthworm or plain, cooked meet. I've been a pet for 10 years, so I'm probably about 14-17 years old, with another 10 -20 years to go. I'm for adoption because my person grew up and moved away, and the parents travel too much to care for me. Here's a great book on aquatics, and it can be downloaded FOR FREE https://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-lunsford/captive-care-of-north-american-water-turtles/ebook/product-17551523.html If interested in adoption, please email matts_adoptions@hotmail.com and INCLUDE YOUR CITY AND STATE in the email. You'll need to complete an application, and if approved, send pictures of my enclosure before being approved to adopt. The volunteers at MATTS can meet near downtown Baltimore on week days or in Parkton, MD 21120 on weekends. I can be shipped, but shipping may cost $50-$125, depending on where you live. Like turtles but can't have one? Want to help? 1) You can share my profile on social media and share www.matts-turtles.org so people can take better care of their turtles and help wild turtles stay wild. 2) MATTS has educational fliers (photos) to share on social media if you email matts_adoptions@hotmail.com to request them. 3) Share our "Monster You Made" video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_935eZl84k on social media. 4) MATTS also accepts tax-deductible donations at MATTS, P.O. Box 341, Highland, MD 20777, or through PayPal or credit card using the yellow Donate tab at http://www.matts-turtles.org/support.html Rescue is funded by donations only, and we find homes for over 100 animals a year. Thank you!

How To Adopt

Lubanzi Afri... was listed as Adoptable by Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society

How can I adopt Lubanzi Afri...?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

When can I meet Lubanzi Afri...?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Lubanzi Afri..., they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society, and they'll be happy to help!

Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society's Adoption Policy

Please DO NOT CALL until after you've emailed to request an application. INCLUDE YOUR CITY and STATE when contacting MATTS. Not all turtles are legal in all states, and we need to know your location to know if you will be legally able to adopt a specific turtle. Please e-mail matts_adoptions@hotmail.com to request an application. We'll email you the application with recommended reading. Once the application is returned to MATTS, we'll go over it and might make some recommendations or ask more questions. If everything looks good, we'll ask you to complete an enclosure for the turtle or tortoise and send pictures of it. If everything looks good, we'll schedule a date and time for you to pick up your new pet or have it shipped when possible. Our turtles come with a no sale, no trade adoption contract upon adoption. Shipping is possible if temperatures allow, via FedEx next day shipping, for delivery on a Wednesday or Thursday. We've been shipping turtles for 20 years, and it's very humane, and better than how many turtles are transported to pet stores. Adopters must pay for shipping, and depending on location and turtle size, shipping may be between $50 and $130 for a typical turtle. In NJ, the state requires you to obtain a $10 Individual Hobby permit after getting a turtle. It's a fairly easy permit to get, and our adoption contract serves as a receipt needed to prove you didn't take the turtle from the wild. Visit https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/wildlife/exotic-and-nongame-wildlife-permit-applications/ to apply for a permit. See https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/wildlife/exotic-and-nongame-species-permit-faqs/ if you have questions. In Maryland our adoption contract serves as a receipt needed to prove you didn't take the turtle from the wild. Maryland regulations can be found at https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/Licenses/captive.aspx NY residents would need a special educational permit from the DEC to keep any Terrapene species of box turtle or any native NY state reptile. https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/fish-wildlife-plant/special-licenses/collect-possess-sell https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/lcpee16.pdf OH requires a permit for native reptiles and a native turtle would need to be microchipped if it's over 4". Eastern Box Turtles cannot be adopted to VA, GA, WV, PA, or most points north of PA on the eastern shore due to regulations in those states, although you can have a box turtle in CT. NY residents would need a special educational permit from the DEC to keep a box turtle. Red-eared sliders cannot be adopted to VA, WV, or FL.

Our Mission

Please note, we DO NOT have a shelter. All fostering is done from our homes. Conservation, Education, Adoption. We are an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in February, 1997, directed by concerned hobbyists and professionals, who saw a need to reach out to the public and improve the conditio...