Colton YB Slider Turtle Turtle Baltimore, MD

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I'm a male yellowbellied slider, an aquatic turtle, in the Baltimore, MD, area. I'm about 8-10 years old, and could live for another 10-20 years. I was surrendered to a local animal shelter, so MATTS doesn't know much about me. I'd like at least a 55 gallon aquarium or 50 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank, with a basking area under a heat and UVB light, good external canister filter or home-made filter, and hide spots.

My shell is about 6" long, and I'm full grown! I'd be a good first turtle for someone who wants a water turtle. My water should be between 72 and 76F, and my basking area should be between 85-95F, and my lights should be on for 14 hours a day, so I think it's summer all year. If you have a FENCED-IN backyard pond, I can live there all year, depending on where you live, if I'm added to the pond during the summer.

I'm eating aquatic turtle pellets from Mazuri and ZooMed, but I also like an occasional piece of lettuce or squash. I like insects and plain cocked chicken, too, if you have them.

I DO NOT like to be handled, but that's OK, because turtles usually prefer to be looked at rather than picked up.

REQUEST AN ADOPTION APPLICATION from matts_adoptions@hotmail.com - please INCLUDE YOUR CITY AND STATE when contacting MATTS. An application will be e-mailed to you. Once completed, the application can be returned, and if approved, you'll then have to submit pictures of your set-up before picking up a turtle. We meet adopters in central locations such as Fells Point in Baltimore, MD, Parkton, MD, and York, PA, as we foster from our homes and do not have a central shelter. Shipping is possible if temperatures allow, if you're willing to pay for shipping, and if it's legal to have a slider in your state.