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River Cooters in DE (water turtles)

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • turtle
  • Turtle

About River Cooters in DE (water turtles)

Bear, DE

Species & Breed

turtle
Turtle

Physical Traits

Adult
Male
Large
Brown, Yellow

Behavior

House-trained: No

River Cooters in DE (water turtles)'s Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$1

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River Cooters in DE (water turtles)'s Story

Home needed ASAP. Two male cooters (Pseudemys) about 8" each need a new home because their person passed away. Currently located in Delaware. They need a larger tank, but could come with their current tank if needed so you can get something larger in the near future. <br/><br/>A 100 or 150-gallon Rubbermaid stock tank would be much cheaper than a similar sized aquarium and weigh less, too. They can live in a fenced backyard pond this summer, and maybe live outside all year starting this summer if kept in southern NJ or southern MD. Email matts_adoptions@hotmail.com if interested. You'll be emailed an application, and if the returned application looks good, we'll ask you to put together an enclosure or make arrangements to pick up the enclosure and turtles from the current keeper. These two ARE legal to keep in PA, since they are not native to the state. They cannot be adopted into VA because they ARE native to VA.

Home needed ASAP. Two male cooters (Pseudemys) about 8" each need a new home because their person passed away. Currently located in Delaware. They need a larger tank, but could come with their current tank if needed so you can get something larger in the near future.

A 100 or 150-gallon Rubbermaid stock tank would be much cheaper than a similar sized aquarium and weigh less, too. They can live in a fenced backyard pond this summer, and maybe live outside all year starting this summer if kept in southern NJ or southern MD. Email matts_adoptions@hotmail.com if interested. You'll be emailed an application, and if the returned application looks good, we'll ask you to put together an enclosure or make arrangements to pick up the enclosure and turtles from the current keeper. These two ARE legal to keep in PA, since they are not native to the state. They cannot be adopted into VA because they ARE native to VA.

Home needed ASAP. Two male cooters (Pseudemys) about 8" each need a new home because their person passed away. Currently located in Delaware. They need a larger tank, but could come with their current tank if needed so you can get something larger in the near future.

A 100 or 150-gallon Rubbermaid stock tank would be much cheaper than a similar sized aquarium and weigh less, too. They can live in a fenced backyard pond this summer, and maybe live outside all year starting this summer if kept in southern NJ or southern MD. Email matts_adoptions@hotmail.com if interested. You'll be emailed an application, and if the returned application looks good, we'll ask you to put together an enclosure or make arrangements to pick up the enclosure and turtles from the current keeper. These two ARE legal to keep in PA, since they are not native to the state. They cannot be adopted into VA because they ARE native to VA.

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How To Adopt

River Cooter... was listed as ADOPTABLE by Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society
How can I adopt River Cooter...?
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 River Cooter...?
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 River Cooter..., 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.

River Cooters in DE (water turtles) is from Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society

[Baltimore, MD]

Our Mission
Please note, we DO NOT have a shelter. All fostering is done from our homes. We are an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit helping people take better care of their pet turtles and tortoises and helping wild turtles stay wild. As a public service, we help re-home pet turtles, since most pet turtles can't be relesed to the ...
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