Carapace Conservation

Ooh-Wee it’s hot out in Southern California with temperatures reaching 115 in the sun! On these scorching days our first priority is to keep the tortoises comfortable. Their habitats are designed to have plenty of shaded areas and plants to retreat under for thermoregulation. However when it’s this hot it’s important that and we keep their habitats moist and cool, as well as provide fresh water in their bowls and ponds throughout the day. Now it’s time for me to cool down with a tall glass of ice water. 🥵
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Freckles would like to wish everyone a happy World Lizard Day! In a world of cute fuzzy animals reptiles are often forgot or regarded as creepy, ugly, or scary. So today we recognize them for everything that makes them awesome!!!!
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The last of 100 rescued boa constrictors was adopted today to at the !!!! Thank you to everyone who opened their heart and home to care for these beautiful boas.

The Madagascar big-headed turtle, Erymnochelys madagascariensis is one of the most endangered species of turtles in the world. This ancient species faces extreme habitat destruction from the slash and burn agricultural practices which affect the waterways these turtles call home in the western region of Madagascar. They are also opportunistically harvested for food as well as illegal smuggling to the black market animal trade. So what can you do to help save them from extinction? Support conservation programs that focus on species survival breeding programs and conservation awareness for all turtle species.

For we’d like to share this scenic photo of one of the important eco preserves for nesting sea turtles.
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🌎 International Biological Diversity Day is about raising awareness and reversing the loss of our planets biodiversity. 🐢 Do you know scientists estimate 60% of the world and risk extinction. 🤯 The primary cause is habitat destruction, and each of these species require very specific habitats to survive so they don’t have any options once it’s been destroyed for human inhabitation. Make today the day you ! 🌵

You can make a difference today by:
🍃supporting a like us and using this link to donate https://bit.ly/4bLB1ZA
🍃planting a native species in your yard for the
🍃avoid using herbicides and pesticides on your lawn
🍃clean up trash at a local park, beach, or forest
🍃reduce your use of non-biodegradable plastics

Which way will you chose?! 🦋🌻🐍🐝🦅🐅🐬🦇

Amazing conservation work by TSA. These tortoises are from one of the biggest wildlife trafficking busts of radiated tortoises and it’s a proud moment that so many will be returning to the wild.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1004078004407804&id=100044168421366&mibextid=cr9u03

Shermie the leopard tortoise enjoyed nibbling on the grass today while she soaked up the sun! She came to live with us almost a year ago when her family needed to find her a new home. She has settled in well, grazes on the fresh grass and weeds, and puts herself to bed in her heated house each night.

Freckles has been enjoying the new hammock! Both lounging on top to bask and retreating underneath for a snooze. Enrichment items that encourage natural behaviors are an important part of good husbandry and maintaining healthy animals.
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A big thank you to Sharon & James Girard for their continued support of the work we do here at Carapace Conservation. Donations like these play an important role in our ability to rescue and care for tortoises and turtles in need. Critical Care and Probios are excellent salad toppers to boost a tortoise’s health and immune system but most importantly they are vital for any sick or malnourished tortoises we rescue. Our Amazon wishlist has been updated if anyone would like to check it out and consider making a supply donation.
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https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TQ919TIM0W4R/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

New endangered species habitats going in! This new habitat will feature one of the most prehistoric tortoises walking the earth today. Any guesses what species it’s for?
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The first phase of construction is underway to build the new tortoise habitats! All thanks to a very generous donation. 😊
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A big thank you to Sheryl and Joe for your support and the supplies to help keep everyone warm and healthy this winter. Below is the link to our Amazon wishlist. With so many tortoises and other reptiles in our care supplies are a constant need and very much appreciated. 😊
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https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TQ919TIM0W4R/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

The rescue sulcatas enjoying some sunshine before for the rain storm.

Freckles is on the edge of her rock waiting for her meal. She is one of our animal ambassadors from the Puerto Rico Zoo rescue and has settled in amazingly. We rotate prey items for her to maintain a variety of options and dust them with calcium or vitamin powder for optimum health.

One of our supporting donors got a special Galapagos Tortoise Experience this weekend. It’s always fun to talk tortoises but it’s more fun when they are tortoise enthusiasts too!

We want to say THANK YOU to our supporters who donated all these great supplies on our Amazon wishlist! They will all be put to use right away and the wishlist has been updated. If anyone is interested in supporting us by donating supplies here is the Amazon link. Thank you!
https://a.co/5L85qcS

Special opportunity to meet a today at the in Pomona.

Thank you to everyone for your support and today at the Reptile Super Show. We are looking forward to meet everyone tomorrow.

We hope to see some of you this weekend!

Come say hello, learn about our conservation efforts, and meet a Galapagos tortoise this weekend for the Reptile Super Show at the Pomona Fairplex! We’re excited for this event and the opportunity to share our love and passion for tortoises with everyone.

Merry Christmas and happy holiday season to everyone. Thank you all for the support as we launched this year. 🐢🐍🦎

Our new stickers arrived today and I love them. They link our supporters directly to the donation page on our website. https://www.carapaceconservation.org/take-action

After rescuing over 100 boa constrictors from Puerto Rico most have been adopted to loving and knowledgeable homes. However, we still have some medium to large adult male and females that are looking for good homes. These snakes require a large space, heat and humidity to thrive. If you’d like to adopt one please reach out. It would be a wonderful holiday gift to place them all before the new year.

Our grumpy “Gus” has continued to recover and heal well since his rescue after a run in with a vehicle 12 weeks ago. He’s eating well and has a full blown attitude which is actually a great sign! It will still take months for the shell to fully heal but the repair is holding up excellently. If you are interested in sponsoring “Gus” and his ongoing care you can make a donation to Carapace Conservation at https://buy.stripe.com/fZeg2w2fG2ZOdWgeUV.
Thank you all for your continued support.
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⚕️Update on the hit by car turtle rescue.
⚠️Pictures of injury may be considered graphic.
🌟He is doing great! Started on antibiotics and wound care before closing up the shell fracture. Fortunately there is no organ or body cavity injury associated with the fracture.

Made an unexpected stop today on the way home to rescue a turtle that got hit by a car so now I have a co-pilot.