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Members 17 Turtle Owners

Name Join date
" Hi - we adopt freshwater, nonexotic aquatic turtles. We receive numerous requests to adopt RES that folks no longer want. If you're able to adopt a turtle, please email me at info@raleighaquaticturtle... " Read more
July 1, 2008
" Hey! We moved to Raleigh a year ago with a few aquatic turtles. I'd like to meet some other turtlers out there...they seem to be hard to find. "
July 4, 2007
Doris (Meetup Organizer)
" Hi, I've been a lifelong turtle lover. I find them cute, beautiful and fascinating. They make excellent pets and are a joy to keep. I currently own aquatic and box turtles. I will be happy to... " Read more
August 19, 2006
September 24, 2007
" I have a yellow bellied slider and would love to find a way of getting a larger aquarium and easier way of maintaining one. I have to clean it every five days and it stinks so bad no matter how many chemic... " Read more
April 19, 2008
" Hi! My husband and I live in the Raleigh area. We just stumbled upon your group. We have many water turtles, tortoises, and various other pets. We are turtle lovers through and through. Looking forwar... " Read more
September 21, 2007
" Hello! I have 2 rescued turtles. Walter, a yellow bellied slider who my dad found in a hotel when I was about 5--I've had him for 30 years. Then there's Jebediah (a chicken turtle--as best we... " Read more
December 26, 2007
" I am an animal keeper that works with all types of animals. Currently, I am very active in taking care of our exhibit and education turtles. I am trying to implement a proper diet structure and habitat... " Read more
December 30, 2007
" Hello! We moved to Holly Springs in June of 07 & have 3 turtles that we have inherited &/or adopted in the last few months. We have a RES, a Map & a Hieroglyphic River Cooter. :) We would love... " Read more
January 24, 2008
Mia
" I love turtles! Can't buy them as pets, so I'm always hoping to see some in the wild. There was one (actually, a tortoise) living in some bushes next to my old house. It was great! "
February 9, 2008
" Hello I'm a turtle and tortoise lover, and I currently breed 6 species of tortoise and 2 species of turtles. It's so hard to find like-minded people who love these animals as much as I do so... " Read more
November 16, 2007
" Hello, My name is Vick McCoy, I live in Nashville TN, this was the closest group to my location, I joined to corespond with other turtle enthusiest. I collect mostly aquatic turtles with deep intrest in... " Read more
November 24, 2007
" I love turtles. I used to raise them in CA. I only have one that is a Carolina Ter. I am not an expert but I do ejoy raising and watching them. I would like to talk to others about turtles and see the... " Read more
November 15, 2007
Sue
" Hi-I have owned box and aquatic turtles (Red Ears, etc.) on and off for years--currently off, but we have a great backyard pond and I'd love to put in a few turtles. Could use advice from others... " Read more
September 22, 2007
" Hi everyone. My name is Janay and I have been thinking about getting a tortoise for about 5 years. I live in florida and I am considering a russian as my first tortoise. Do they do well here? House will... " Read more
October 2, 2007
Amy
" Hi, my name is Amy, and i'd love to meet more people with turles. I have both box turles and aquatic turtles. I love turtles, and rescue them on my own time. I don't work with a rescue team,... " Read more
August 31, 2007
December 16, 2006
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