Snapping Turtle Rescue & Sanctuary UK

17/02/2022

The Macrochelys genus is monotypic and contains only the massive Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii). It is world's largest snapping turtle and can weigh up to 200 pounds (90 kilograms ) and its carapace length can measure up to 31 inches (80 centimeters). Males are typically larger than females and the older the animal gets (assuming it is healthy and well fed) the larger it can be.

Alligator Snapping Turtles are native to rivers and streams in the southern United States that feed into the Gulf of Mexico. These giants spend the vast majority of their time in water, where they lie below the surface waiting to ambush prey. They often lie motionless on the bottom with their massive beak open. A small appendage on its tongue, resembling a worm works as a lure to attract prey towards the mouth. When prey get to close the beak snaps close and the turtle enjoys a meal. Now You Know Your Macrochelys!

17/02/2022

New magnets to go on our new whiteboard at the snapper room! Now the spirit of the TMNT is with them all the time 🐢🐢🐢🐢👌

25/01/2022

Kinixys speckii, Spekes Hingeback Tortoises enjoying their New Years Day dinner 😊

25/01/2022

Toadhead Turtles having a morning bask
Phrynops (mesoclemmys) Gibba

I have had a discussion with a long time keeper of this particular species. Despite the lack of research on them, in captivity they are an active turtle which becomes incredibly tame. In his opinion they are a fantastic pet 🤷‍♂️

In my opinion they are also very cute and interesting looking.

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎅

16/12/2021

Our largest florida snapper vs our smallest

(Chelydra Serpentina Osceola)

15/12/2021

When you leave a light on for 3 days straight vs a tub that was on a timer.. Bloody algae bloom 😂

Hange zoe up on her wood and java disconnected his air stone again...

30/11/2021

Swamp monsters unite 🐢

27/11/2021

A Lee County Sheriff's Office dive team member saved a snapping turtle in a Cape Coral canal.

27/11/2021

This is the big lad that didn't make it from the large RSPCA rescue we led last year. Back after a year with Skeletons UK and looking better than ever.
Super honoured that our trustee and one of my best pals Sam, sorted this for us so Hercules can be here with us for ever.

26/11/2021

15/11/2021

Happy Steve Irwin day everyone! 🐊

'Crocodiles are easy, they try to kill you and eat you. People are harder, sometimes they pretend to be your friend first!'

This man is an absolute legend for everyone.
The passion, the enthusiasm and the interest he showed in every living animal was incredible. Never will I forgot the mission this man instilled in me.

' We don't own the earth, we belong to it. And we must share it with our wildlife'
🐊

06/11/2021

First snapper collected!

16 inch shell on this guy! Thanks to the neighbour for helping getting him out the conditions he was in. She's done a great job of looking after him!

Off for 4 hours to the next collection!

04/11/2021

Great news!!

18/10/2021

😂😂

06/10/2021

Around the world, amphibian and reptile species are under threat, but two teenagers are reviving rare frogs, turtles and snakes to help diversify wetlands.

20/09/2021

Any takers? Might be your last 🤪

20/09/2021

Mizzy and Maximus approve of the Wingham Wildlife Park Snapper sign 🐢

19/09/2021

Post your snappers below in the comments!

16/09/2021

12/09/2021

Guess who made a mess at the turtle room today 🐢😂

Took down the lighting from the old chains as the chains are being replaced, got filter tubes going left right and centre, an extra tub stacked waiting for a new arrival and the hose filling up tubs going through the middle of it all! 🤯

Order will be restored by the end of the day I assure you 😂

10/09/2021

Credit: Mark Parisi
Offthemark.com

10/09/2021

Guess the species

29/08/2021

Why sponsor a turtle?

NKM animal sponsorship is a new way of helping our rescue or sanctuary animals.
We are a completely nonprofit rescue and all money's goes to the animals.

At NKM we believe every animal deserves to live a healthy life in a happy home. We do everything we can to find new homes for unwanted turtles as soon as theyre ready. We give them all the love, vet care and attention they need and do our best to make them feel safe and comfortable. There is however, no substitute for being part of a family in a loving home.

Being a sponsor means you are giving vital funds to help to care for our recently rescued or sanctuary turtles until we find them the new homes or back to full health.

THE PROCESS:

Once you show interest in a turtle we will start the sponsorship process. You will need to complete the NKM sponsorship application below. We will tell you more about being a NKM sponsor, the full details and send the sponsor agreement. You'll then recieve information about your chosen animal so you know you've made the right choice.
Payments are made through BANK or PAYPAL.
WHAT YOU GET:

You can choose between 3 options.
1- £2 a month
2- £5 a month
3- £10 a month
4- £1 a month

OPTION 1- Each month you will get 2 updates on your chosen turtle, these will be pictures with a few paragraphs about what they've been doing, any progress made or mischief they've been up to.

OPTION 2- Each month you will get 4 updates on your chosen turtle , these will be pictures and a video along with a few paragraphs about what they've been doing, any progress made or mischief they've been up to. You'll recieve personal messages from your animal too!

OPTION 3- Each month you will get 7 updates on your chosen turtle. These will be pictures and videos along with a few paragraphs about what they've been doing, any progress made or mischief they've been up to. You'll recieve personal messages from your animal too! In addition you'll also have the chance to meet your animal once a month!

OPTION 4 (public sponsorship) Each month you will get 1 update from your chosen animal, these will be pictures and videos with a few paragraphs about what they've been doing, any progress made or mischief they've been up to. Other people can sponsor this animal too.

In addition to this, each month everyone will receive a longer video update. Best of all we’ll tell you when we have found them a new home and set them on the road to a happy future thanks to you.

If you choose to end the sponsorship we will send you a thank you for your support from your chosen animal.

ALL updates will be through Email, Whatsapp, or Facebook which ever is easier for you.
We choose to be Eco-Friendly and not use the postal service so all communication will be online. This limits our print costs and means that more of your generous gifts can be used to help care for rescued or sanctuary animals until we can find them the new homes they need and deserve. I’m sure you will agree this is money well spent.
We hope you decide to become a NKM animal sponsor – you’ll be making lots of unwanted animals very happy.

Thank you.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP POSTS ON EACH ANIMAL COMING THIS WEEK!

Please fill out the form below to apply for sponsorship.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tkl34hDn3wWPafEdXCKy_FrfHMygwwGy82ql1MwUtM0/edit

paypal.me/NKMexoticsRescue

29/08/2021

Quick picture of Roary our juvi AST before he smashed a locust. This little lads heading off to grow out with one of our trustees, Andy.

22/08/2021

22/08/2021

Murtle turtle been here 4 years now!

She was found by a man wandering wild in Ashford, he picked her up and put her in his passenger foot well to take her home to his pond.. It was only when she climbed the passenger seat and snapped at his hand changing gear did he think that might be a bad idea and put her in his boot and brought her to us 😂