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My name is SHELLBERT!

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My basic info

Species
Turtle - Other
Age
8 years 1 month old, Senior
Sex
Female
Pet ID
A407342

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Size: 5 to 13 inches in length.

Life expectancy: 20-40 years

Group or solo: Sliders are fine solo. They can be housed together if the following guidelines are followed; turtles are similar in size, monitor feeding to ensure all turtles are getting enough, have an extra-large or multiple basking stations, increase the enclosure size by 20 gallons minimum for each additional turtle.

Diet: Sliders must eat in the water and food must be delivered into their water. Turtle pellets, a variety of fresh vegetables such as cilantro, collard greens, green beans, lettuce, kales, spinach, and chard, and protein such as turtle-safe feeder fish, fresh shrimp, worms, mealworms, and crickets should be provided. Un-eaten food should be removed from the enclosure after 10-15 minutes. Vegetables can be given every day, pellets 2-3 times per week, and protein 1-2 times per week.

Habitat/Housing: Sliders should have an aquarium that is a minimum of 10 gallons per inch of shell length (a 6-inch turtle should have 60 gallons.) The depth of the water should be at least the length of the turtle`s shell. Bigger is always better when it comes to enclosures, and turtles will continue to grow even if provided a too-small tank. Must have a basking station above the water with a basking light - temperature should be 88°F at the basking station, the water should be 75°-80°. Use a water heater to maintain temperature. Lighting - UVB rays with full spectrum lighting for 10 to 12 hours a day is required. Incandescent lighting is needed for basking area. Substrate should be gravel, rock, or slate that is too large for the turtle to swallow. Tanks should be decorated with turtle-safe rocks, wood, hiding places, and plants. Tanks should have a filter that is suitable for the size of the tank and maintained regularly. Their water should be partially changed out as needed (every 1-2 weeks) and can be treated with a water conditioner. Take your turtle to an exotics veterinarian if you see any of the following; Eye, nose or mouth discharge, discoloration, bumps or spots on shell or skin, lethargy, changes in behavior or frantic swimming, abnormal feces, an overgrown beak, swelling.


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Contact info

Pet ID
A407342
Contact
Email
Address
1241 W. Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO 80223
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Additional adoption info

At the Denver Animal Shelter, we have many wonderful animals available for adoption! View our online database of adoptable pets or stop by to see our animals in person:
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Mon – Fri 10:30 a.m – 6:30 p.m.
Sat & Sun 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
We constantly have new animals coming to the shelter. Keep in mind that adoptions occur frequently and we can not guarantee the availability of an animal listed online. The shelter's adoption package includes the adoption fee, spay or neuter cost, vaccinations, and a one-year pet license.

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1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.

More about this shelter

Denver Animal Protection (DAP) provides animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. DAP operates Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), an open-admission shelter that is home to more than 7,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.

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