Meet Hercules, a turtle looking for a home. Turtles are strong swimmers and spend a majority of their time in the water, the rest of the time they're basking to regulate their body temperature. They need a water filtration system, a water heater, a basking area and a basking lamp. What does all this mean for Hercules? It means that we need an adopter who can give him everything he needs to be healthy and happy. A tank or habitat with a minimum of 50 gallons of water for now, and the ability to purchase and house a minimum 90-120 gallon tank or habitat. A large, clean pond on an adopter's property is also an option, with approval from staff. The necessary equipment, such as a water heater, lamps, filtration system, and the ability to afford replacement bulbs and an increase in the electric bill from running said equipment. We know that such an expense is a tough ask, but we also know that Hercules is very worth it. It's not his fault that he was born into the pet trade rather than a pond. If you or anyone you know can say "yes" to all of the above items, send them our way!
Hercules is currently under the care of the shelter medical team at HSHV. Please reach out to the Adoption Desk at (734) 662-5585 or adoptions@hshv.org for for more information.
