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What does it mean to adopt a turtle?

by Lennon Wade

What does it mean to adopt a turtle?

You can support Loggerhead Marinelife Center by “adopting” a sea turtle patient starting at just $40. Your adoption directly benefits the continued care and treatment of our sick and injured sea turtles. It helps provide the food, medication, hospital care and tank maintenance critical to their health.

What happens when you adopt a sea turtle?

For a donation of $30 ($40 outside the US) or more, you or the person of your choice will receive a personalized adoption certificate, a Sea Turtle Conservation Guide, a membership window cling, a sea turtle sticker and bookmark, a hatchling magnet, and a one-year subscription to STC’s membership publication, all in a …

Is the Sea Turtle Conservancy legit?

An international nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization, Sea Turtle Conservancy was founded in 1959 by world-renowned sea turtle expert Dr. Archie Carr to save sea turtles from eminent extinction through rigorous science-based conservation.

How do I adopt a turtle?

If you’ve done extensive research and are prepared for the commitment and responsibility of a turtle, we suggest you adopt one from a local animal shelter or rescue group, instead of creating more demand for turtles by purchasing one from a pet store. Visit the Shelter Pet Project to find your local shelter.

What do I need to know before adopting a turtle?

9 Things to Know Before Adopting a Turtle

  • Not All Turtles Swim.
  • Turtles Are Long Lived.
  • All Turtles Carry Salmonella.
  • You Can Tell Boy and Girl Turtles Apart.
  • Females Can Lay Eggs Without Males.
  • Aquatic Turtles Still Need Dry Land.
  • Turtles Need Veggies, Too.
  • Turtles Know Their Owners!

Why should I adopt a turtle?

An adoption donation helps fund the continued research of this endangered species. Sea turtle hatchlings face a difficult journey to adulthood, with many natural and human-based threats standing in their way. Only one in every 5,000 hatchlings survives to adulthood.

Can you adopt a sea turtle and track it?

Adopt-A-Turtle Give a great gift to your favorite animal lover and show your support for wildlife conservation by adopting a satellite tracked animal. Dozens of sea turtles and other species from around the world are available for adoption.

How do you name a sea turtle?

Names for Pet Turtles

  1. Shell Shock.
  2. MiSHELL.
  3. Tuck and Roll.
  4. Sneak.
  5. Hokey Pokey.
  6. Caramel Turtles.
  7. Sally Monella (Salmonella – you may or may not find this funny, depending upon your sense of humor)

Are the turtle tracking bracelets real?

The scam companies include: Turtle’s Journey, Wildlife Team, Wildlife Mission and Wildlife Charm. If you would like to purchase bracelets and track a turtle from a legitimate company that actually donates to STC, check out Wildlife Collections, who has donated more than $30,000 to STC conservation programs.

Are sea turtle tracking bracelets real?

SCAM ALERT – DO NOT PURCHASE PRODUCTS FROM TURTLE’S JOURNEY, OCEAN PROJECT.CO, OCEAN BETTER, WILDLIFE MISSION OR WILDLIFE TEAM. SCAM ALERT! Companies operating under a variety of names are advertising on Facebook, selling products online, and illegally using STC’s turtle tracking maps as a perk to buyers.

Does Petsmart take turtles?

Petco and Petsmart typically allow ads to be posted. Some animal control agencies and humane societies will accept turtles. Most nature centers already have enough animals to care for, and not all nature centers care for turtles properly.

How much does it cost to adopt a sea turtle?

For a donation of $30 ($40 outside the US) or more, you or the person of your choice will receive a personalized adoption certificate, a Sea Turtle Conservation Guide, a membership window cling, a sea turtle sticker and bookmark, a hatchling magnet, and a one-year subscription to STC’s membership publication, all in a keepsake sea turtle folder.

How do I give away my pet turtle?

I am just gathering up sites that offer turtle adoption. Do the research and ask them of any questions you may have. Ask them for references if you feel you need to. Other ways you can attempt to give away your turtle is by posting on turtle forums.

Why become a member of Sea Turtle Conservancy?

Become a Member or give a Gift Membership by adopting an endangered sea turtle and supporting Sea Turtle Conservancy’s programs focusing on research, education, advocacy and the protection of important habitats.