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i have a wonderful little common snapping turtle. i really enjoy having him but latley iv been lowering my collection. theres nothing wrong with him but iv been looking for another home for him for so long now iv decided to give him away free to a GOOD home only! i put him in ads but i noticed most of the people calling just wanted him because he was a snapping turtle, just to have something cool. im sure none of them knew what they were doing so i ended up telling most of the people he was sold.

i dont want to ship him but i will if i find some one really interested. id much rather have some one come get him but if some one REALLY wants him i will ship though i can not afford the shipping charges. if any one is interested please email me Lrptls@hotmail.com and i can send you pictures as well. thanks

Are there any herp rescues in your area? You might be able to find one at www.anapsid.org/societies/

Hello.

A submersible filter is always a good thing. It allows for less water changes and is better for the snapper.

Your take setup sounds pretty good to me. They really do like hiding places, so make sure you have one. I created an underwater cave for my snapper using two rocks placed on the bottom of the tank and a slate rock on top. My snapper spends most of his day either on top of the slate rock basking or inside the cave.

Substrate is not necessary but is nice to have. I use a sand/gravel mixture that my snapper really enjoys. He digs a lot and likes to bury himself. Also add some plastic plants if possible. The more ways for the snapper to feel protected the better.

If you will be keeping your snapper indoors I would not worry about having a heater. If you notice that your snapper is not eating well and is rather sluggish I would recommend adding one, if he seems fine then stay without one.

The last thing is to make sure that there is no way for your snapper to get out of its take. They are suprisingly good climbers. My first snapper managed to climb his basking rock and climb the canister filter. I was lucky to find him there before he fell off.

Last thing, if you think you will be keeping your snapper long term, let it get used to being handled. Snappers are wild animals and each has its own personality but most can be tamed. I have no fear of my snapper biting me when I have my hands in his tank or when handling him.

Good Luck.
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Mike
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2 Painted
1 Musk
1 Common Snapper
1 Cooter
1 Map
1 RES
1 Corn Snake
1.1 Water Dragons
2 African Frogs
1 Toad
1.0 Degu
1.2 Chihuahuas
0.1 Cat

what the heck? i never asked for any help on how to set up his tank, iv had him for months and hes thriving. i just want to find him a new home, i know how to care for them...im quite confused right now.

What state do you live in? Maybe someone close to where you live could come get him, and perhaps they could show you how they keep their reptiles to put your mind at ease. My little snapper is spending his "summer vacation" in a plastic kids' wading pool on my porch. Plenty of shade & weighted screens on top to keep the critters out. Duffy

yeah, im trying to sell him again. the pet store lets you put up ads of stuff your selling. i made a list of all sorts of animals and cages im selling. im only selling him for $10 with his 10 gallon aquarium. the money really doesnt matter but i will be questioning who ever calls. by the way i live in maryland incase any one else wants to know too.