Mallard

Intake date: 5/31/25<br/>Status: Available<br/><br/>Mallard is a subadult female eastern box turtle who was transferred to us from the Wake County Animal Center from part of a mass animal neglect case. Mallard was luckily in good condition. She is a little shy but has a good appetite and is doing well.<br/><br/>One of the animals from this case, a bearded dragon, had a contagious disease called yellow fungus/CANV and was euthanized. This disease mostly affects bearded dragons but can occasionally affect other reptiles as well. Oriole has no symptoms of yellow fungus. We sent out PCR testing for this disease and Oriole was negative; we just want to be fully transparent about the history of these animals.<br/><br/>Box turtles are NOT beginner reptiles and require both indoor and outdoor enclosures. Muscovy will require at least a 4x2x2 indoor enclosure for the winter months and a 4'x4' outdoor enclosure for the warmer months. Box turtles do really well outdoors and benefit from natural sunlight and the ability to forage and burrow. They have complex dietary needs and require a diverse omnivorous diet. Please do a lot of research on keeping box turtles 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: 5/31/25
Status: Available

Mallard is a subadult female eastern box turtle who was transferred to us from the Wake County Animal Center from part of a mass animal neglect case. Mallard was luckily in good condition. She is a little shy but has a good appetite and is doing well.

One of the animals from this case, a bearded dragon, had a contagious disease called yellow fungus/CANV and was euthanized. This disease mostly affects bearded dragons but can occasionally affect other reptiles as well. Oriole has no symptoms of yellow fungus. We sent out PCR testing for this disease and Oriole was negative; we just want to be fully transparent about the history of these animals.

Box turtles are NOT beginner reptiles and require both indoor and outdoor enclosures. Muscovy will require at least a 4x2x2 indoor enclosure for the winter months and a 4'x4' outdoor enclosure for the warmer months. Box turtles do really well outdoors and benefit from natural sunlight and the ability to forage and bu

Intake date: 5/31/25
Status: Available

Mallard is a subadult female eastern box turtle who was transferred to us from the Wake County Animal Center from part of a mass animal neglect case. Mallard was luckily in good condition. She is a little shy but has a good appetite and is doing well.

One of the animals from this case, a bearded dragon, had a contagious disease called yellow fungus/CANV and was euthanized. This disease mostly affects bearded dragons but can occasionally affect other reptiles as well. Oriole has no symptoms of yellow fungus. We sent out PCR testing for this disease and Oriole was negative; we just want to be fully transparent about the history of these animals.

Box turtles are NOT beginner reptiles and require both indoor and outdoor enclosures. Muscovy will require at least a 4x2x2 indoor enclosure for the winter months and a 4'x4' outdoor enclosure for the warmer months. Box turtles do really well outdoors and benefit from natural sunlight and the ability to forage and burrow. They have complex dietary needs and require a diverse omnivorous diet. Please do a lot of research on keeping box turtles 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 yo