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My name is Ryan W. Pained!

Posted over 6 years ago

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My basic info

Species
Turtle - Water
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

I am an aquatic male western painted turtle for adoption in the Baltimore area. I"m about 5" long, so I would like at least a 50 gallon tank, although larger is nice, too. A Rubbermaid or Tuff Stuff plastic stock tank is less than $1 per gallon at True Value and Tractor Supply Co., if you're on a budget, just saying. I'll also need a basking platform where I can haul out of the water and sit under a heat light to dry off, a UVB light, a good filter (home-made or external canister preferred), and if my water gets below 70F at night, a water heater.

I eat greens and pellets such as Omega One, Mazuri, and ZooMed Maintenance. A treat of plain cooked chicken or a slice of apple isn't bad, either.

It's best if I'm the only turtle in a tank, as male painteds can be mean to any female turtle, and males may fight one another. If you have a pond of at least 300 gallons, I might be able to live with a male cooter or map turtle (I used to live with them in my last home in a big pond). I'm for adoption because my person passed away.

There is a $5 adoption fee. If interested in adopting me, please e-mail matts_adoptions@hotmail.com TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION AND INCLUDE YOUR CITY AND STATE in the e-mail, since not all turtles are legal in all states. Local pick-up is in Baltimore, MD, Parkton, MD, or York, PA. Shipping is possible if the adopter pays for shipping (usually $40-$70) and the weather permits it.

PLEASE HELP OTHER TURTLES by spreading the word - baby turtles grow into big turtles! They do not stay small - they do not grow to the size of their enclosure! Please don't buy hatchling turtles at vacation tourist spots. Like turtles but can't have one? Want to help? MATTS accepts tax-deductable donations at MATTS, P.O. Box 22321, Baltimore, MD 21203. We help over 90 displaced pet turtles a year!

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