Squirt

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS -- CURRENT TANK SET UP WITH PHOTOGRAPHS -- SOME TURTLE KNOWLEDGE

Meet Squirt! He has ended up at the shelter through no fault of his own. Squirt is quite curious and likes to watch what you are doing. Turtles are renowned for their longevity and provided your pet remains healthy, may live for thirty to seventy-five years in your care. This point should be taken into consideration before purchasing your pet to begin with.

Like all reptiles, turtles require an external source of heat so they can be active and digest food. The most effective way to achieve this in a captive environment is to heat the water of the aquarium with an aquarium heater. They also require a source of UVA and UVB Light. The tank requires a dry area where that turtle can climb out to dry itself. Some turtle tanks have a shelf built in for this or you can also use a turtle dock which mounts onto the back of any aquarium. A good filtration system is essential in the tank.

IMPORTANT: Following Government guidelines during the COVID19 Pandemic we are reducing foot traffic at our Shelter. If you are interested in meeting this animal with a view to adoption - please follow this link; http://www.rspca-act.org.au/adoption-appointments and book an appointment