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At the animal shelter, there are various aquatic turtles looking for a new, species-appropriate home. The following species are currently represented: Chinese Three-Hinged Pond Turtle (Chinemys reevesii), Chinese Striped Necked Turtle (Ocadia sinensis), Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus), Western Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii). Aquatic turtles have some conditions for their new home. They need a large pond that should be at least 1.5 meters deep. Like land turtles, aquatic turtles prefer to live alone or with one to two fellow animals. When it comes to food, they are not picky. They eat turtle pellets, like crayfish, stone crabs, and sometimes a small minnow. When the days get colder, they retreat to a winter quarters and hibernate at four to six degrees Celsius. A suitable place for hibernation is the basement, a cold room, or the refrigerator. Staying in the pond for the winter is too risky. Do you have a large pond and space for one or two of our armored companions? Please visit our Exotic House or contact the animal caretakers at 030 / 76 888 161 or by email. Our caretakers will gladly advise you and, upon request, give tips on husbandry, care, and feeding.

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Im Tierheim leben zur Zeit diverse Wasserschildkröten, die ein neues, artgerechtes Zuhause suchen. Folgende Arten sind aktuell bei uns vertreten: Chinesische Dreikielschildkröte (Chinemys reevesii) Chinesische Streifenschildkröte (Ocadia sinensis) Gewöhnliche Moschusschildkröte (Sternotherus odoratus) Westliche Zierschildkröte (Chrysemys picta bellii) Wasserschildkröten stellen an ihr neues Heim einige Bedingungen. Sie brauchen einen großen Teich, der mindestens 1,50 Meter tief sein sollte. Wie auch Landschildkröten leben Wasserschildkröten am liebsten für sich allein oder mit ein bis zwei weiteren Artgenossen zusammen. Beim Futter sind sie nicht wählerisch. Sie fressen Pellets für Wasserschildkröten, mögen Garnelen, Bachflohkrebse und ab und zu mal einen Stint. Werden die Tage kühler, ziehen sie sich in ein Winterquartier zurück und verschlafen die kalte Jahreszeit bei vier bis sechs Grad Celsius. Bestens dafür geeignet sind der Keller, eine Kühlkammer oder der Kühlschrank. Eine Überwinterung im Teich ist zu riskant. Haben Sie einen großen Teich und Platz für ein oder zwei unserer gepanzerten Gefährten? Bitte besuchen Sie unser Exotenhaus oder kontaktieren Sie die Tierpfleger unter der Rufnummer 030 / 76 888 161 bzw. per Email an . Unsere Pfleger beraten Sie gern und geben auf Wunsch Tipps zur Haltung, Pflege und Ernährung.

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Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Berlin
Shelter
Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg
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Cared for by Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg · Berlin

Listed 2 months ago

About Exotische Wasserschildkröten

What life with Exotische Wasserschildkröten looks like

Exotische Wasserschildkröten is a large adult animal waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Exotische Wasserschildkröten far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

Note from the shelter: Requires large pond minimum 1.5m deep, winter hibernation facility at 4-6°C, specialized aquatic turtle diet

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Exotische Wasserschildkröten, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Exotische Wasserschildkröten?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Exotische Wasserschildkröten on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Exotische Wasserschildkröten if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Exotische Wasserschildkröten already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Exotische Wasserschildkröten isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Exotische Wasserschildkröten and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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