Mid Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society (MATTS)
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  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Our Impact
    • Our Board
  • Adoptions
    • Success Stories
    • Adoption Program
    • Our Process
    • Adoptable Animals
    • Rehoming Your Turtle
  • Events
    • MATTS Meetings
    • Festivals and Expos
  • Species
    • African Sulcata
    • African Sideneck turtle
    • Box Turtles
    • Painted Turtles
    • Red-Eared Sliders
    • Red & Yellow Foots
    • Russian Tortoises
    • Snapping Turtles
  • Resources
    • Habitat
    • Health
    • Handling
    • Helping Injured Turtles
    • Transporting Turtles
    • Other Turtle Groups
    • Food, Supplies, Equipment
    • Linktree - many resources
  • How to Help
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Laws and Regulations
    • Delaware
    • District of Columbia
    • Maryland
    • New Jersey
    • Pennsylvania
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  • MATTS Store
  • More
    • Main
    • About
      • Our Mission
      • Our Impact
      • Our Board
    • Adoptions
      • Success Stories
      • Adoption Program
      • Our Process
      • Adoptable Animals
      • Rehoming Your Turtle
    • Events
      • MATTS Meetings
      • Festivals and Expos
    • Species
      • African Sulcata
      • African Sideneck turtle
      • Box Turtles
      • Painted Turtles
      • Red-Eared Sliders
      • Red & Yellow Foots
      • Russian Tortoises
      • Snapping Turtles
    • Resources
      • Habitat
      • Health
      • Handling
      • Helping Injured Turtles
      • Transporting Turtles
      • Other Turtle Groups
      • Food, Supplies, Equipment
      • Linktree - many resources
    • How to Help
      • Become a Member
      • Volunteer
      • Donate
    • Laws and Regulations
      • Delaware
      • District of Columbia
      • Maryland
      • New Jersey
      • Pennsylvania
      • Virginia
    • MATTS Store
Mid Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society (MATTS)
  • Main
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Our Impact
    • Our Board
  • Adoptions
    • Success Stories
    • Adoption Program
    • Our Process
    • Adoptable Animals
    • Rehoming Your Turtle
  • Events
    • MATTS Meetings
    • Festivals and Expos
  • Species
    • African Sulcata
    • African Sideneck turtle
    • Box Turtles
    • Painted Turtles
    • Red-Eared Sliders
    • Red & Yellow Foots
    • Russian Tortoises
    • Snapping Turtles
  • Resources
    • Habitat
    • Health
    • Handling
    • Helping Injured Turtles
    • Transporting Turtles
    • Other Turtle Groups
    • Food, Supplies, Equipment
    • Linktree - many resources
  • How to Help
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Laws and Regulations
    • Delaware
    • District of Columbia
    • Maryland
    • New Jersey
    • Pennsylvania
    • Virginia
  • MATTS Store

Healthcare Resources

HEALTHCARE RESOURCES

YEARLY CHECK UPS

A yearly check-up is a good idea and baseline exams for new animals are helpful. Regular weight checks are suggested.​ Not all veterinarians will see turtles, so you should check with your local reptile society for a qualified vet or use the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians Finder.

Helpful Websites

Here is a list of useful sites on care and health:

  • Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection  (Archived)
  • Box Turtle Health Care and Common Diseases
  • Box Turtle Medical Articles
  • Red Ear Slider Health
  • Aquatic Turtle Care
  • Poisonous Plant Database  

  • Adoption Program
  • FAQs
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • MATTS Store

Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society (MATTS)

P.O. Box 341, Highland, MD 20777

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