Box turtle with a big personality

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Contact Marjan Ghadrdan

Country: United States

Species: Eastern Box Turtle

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: adult

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Missing piece of carapace on L side

Days in care: 200

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

n/a

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 3

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

No issues

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: yes

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

No reaction to frequent caregivers or other people; well habituated

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

No reaction to caregivers or others; well habituated

This animal is currently house : other (elaborate in free field below)

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: neutral

More Information

His distinct pattern and bright coloring are just two of the many special things about this box turtle needing placement. He is missing a piece on the left side of his carapace but is fully healed and has no persistent issues.

He is a very active turtle who would do best in an environment with interaction and plenty of enrichment for him to engage with. He does have a tendency to mount other turtles, so he would do best in either a solo enclosure or sharing with other male turtles.

If you are interested in this turtle, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to provide more information or answer any questions. Serious inquiries only. Email is the best way to reach our staff for inquiries about this animal: marjan@awarewildlife.org or nicole@awarewildlife.org. For your convenience, his reference number is 24-0145.

Please do not let distance stand in the way of bringing him home; we are always happy to help coordinate travel for nonreleasable animals.

Thank you for taking the time to read this ad and consider giving this turtle the safe, comfortable home he deserves.

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