Oyster

PLEASE NOTE - WE DO NOT RESPOND TO PETFINDER INQUIRIES<br/>Interested in adopting? Check out the "PLEASE READ!" section below with the adoption application, which is also available on our website at www.bewildnc.org!<br/><br/>Intake Date: 5/9/26<br/>Available<br/><br/>Oyster is an adult female Russian tortoise who was an owner surrender. Oyster has some pretty significant shell deformities from previous poor husbandry. On intake, she had "scissor beak"--her beak was very overgrown and not lined up properly. Oyster has had bloodwork, x-rays, and a sedated beak trim. She is doing much better now, has a huge appetite, and has been gaining weight well. Oyster is currently living outdoors and would definitely benefit from outdoor housing in the warm months. She is a little shy with humans but loves food and is coming around! Her shell deformities will never go back to normal, but they do not affect her mobility or quality of life. Oyster's adoption fee is $75.<br/><br/>We recommend at least a 4' x 2' indoor enclosure for the winter and a 4' x 8' outdoor enclosure for the warm months. In NC, Russian tortoises can be kept at least partially outdoors from March to October. Enclosures must be escape-proof, which may include burying wire and having tall walls that can't be climbed.<br/><br/>PLEASE READ!<br/>If you are interested in adopting this animal, you need to fill out an application at www.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.

PLEASE NOTE - WE DO NOT RESPOND TO PETFINDER INQUIRIES
Interested in adopting? Check out the "PLEASE READ!" section below with the adoption application, which is also available on our website at www.bewildnc.org!

Intake Date: 5/9/26
Available

Oyster is an adult female Russian tortoise who was an owner surrender. Oyster has some pretty significant shell deformities from previous poor husbandry. On intake, she had "scissor beak"--her beak was very overgrown and not lined up properly. Oyster has had bloodwork, x-rays, and a sedated beak trim. She is doing much better now, has a huge appetite, and has been gaining weight well. Oyster is currently living outdoors and would definitely benefit from outdoor housing in the warm months. She is a little shy with humans but loves food and is coming around! Her shell deformities will never go back to normal, but they do not affect her mobility or quality of life. Oyster's adoption fee is $75.

We recommend at least a 4' x 2' indoor enclosure for the wint

PLEASE NOTE - WE DO NOT RESPOND TO PETFINDER INQUIRIES
Interested in adopting? Check out the "PLEASE READ!" section below with the adoption application, which is also available on our website at www.bewildnc.org!

Intake Date: 5/9/26
Available

Oyster is an adult female Russian tortoise who was an owner surrender. Oyster has some pretty significant shell deformities from previous poor husbandry. On intake, she had "scissor beak"--her beak was very overgrown and not lined up properly. Oyster has had bloodwork, x-rays, and a sedated beak trim. She is doing much better now, has a huge appetite, and has been gaining weight well. Oyster is currently living outdoors and would definitely benefit from outdoor housing in the warm months. She is a little shy with humans but loves food and is coming around! Her shell deformities will never go back to normal, but they do not affect her mobility or quality of life. Oyster's adoption fee is $75.

We recommend at least a 4' x 2' indoor enclosure for the winter and a 4' x 8' outdoor enclosure for the warm months. In NC, Russian tortoises can be kept at least partially outdoors from March to October. Enclosures must be escape-proof, which may include burying wire and having tall walls that can't be climbed.

PLEASE READ!
If you are interested in adopting this animal, you need to fill out an application at www.bewildnc.org/apply. Read the ap