Shell-Tur Turtle & Reptile Rescue

Shell-Tur Turtle & Reptile Rescue At Shell-Tur, Our Mission is to ensure no animal is left without a home, mistreated or unloved, Ie; Turtle's & Reptile's. Visit our website for more info.

www.Shell-Tur.com
Proudly working with Natural England. Licence Ref : 2023-100056-SPM-IAS
🐢🦎🐍 At Shell-Tur we rescue and re-home turtles, reptiles, and other exotic animals to provide them with a loving home & sanctuary, some of them are often found released in the wild or being housed in unsuitable accommodation. We are based in Berkshire and have been running for over 7 years, We have rescued a

nd re-homed over
2 Thousand animals and operate across 3 different bases. We will rescue turtles, reptiles, other exotics, fish, and small mammals. We have a passion for conservation, protection of endangered species, and providing education surrounding animal welfare and correct husbandry. We also provide advice and guidance worldwide to both private owners and pet stores. We aim to expand our humble rescue and sanctuary to provide space for many more rescues to come, provide solace and respite for those with life-limiting and terminal illnesses, whilst also providing therapeutic services to those living with disability or mental illness, and offer voluntary opportunity to ex-offenders. Also a we want to offer a place where these animals can be seen and too educate anyone that is interested in knowing more about Animal Behaviours and Requirements. We have also done events consisting of Handling days, Pet Talks, Schools, Birthday parties & Weddings. For any query or information you need drop us a message and our team will be more than happy to help. Our team:

Ryan Colin Stevens – Founder and Owner
Charlie Courtman – Founder and Co-owner
Corryn Hayward – Welfare Manager

Volunteers & Shout-outs:
[ Some are a Special Thanks ]

- The 3 Musketeers - M.C.T
- Marilyn Hayward
- Nicola Stevens & Stuart Downing
- Lisa Stevens & Family
- Phil & Emma Mcdonald & Family
- Bonnie Williams & Carl Webb
- Kayliegh Webb & Bruce Webb
- Leeanne Griffin & Ro
- Rikki Schorah & Stef Schorah
- Spencer Monk
- Mazikeen Gale Smith
- Dan Payne
- Aaron Sherwood
- Sophie & Sarah Tyson
- Altrusion & Rhian
- The Boys - Blackjack & Ryder - Our Cats ��

This is Chilli, the male Red Eared Slider that was found crossing a road and clearly been in the "wild" for awhile after...
30/05/2026

This is Chilli, the male Red Eared Slider that was found crossing a road and clearly been in the "wild" for awhile after being dumped be his previous owners. He has been quarantined and cleaned off with a small course of antibiotics.

This is him tonight in his new home, it looks like this is deepest sleep he's had in a LONG TIME. In clean, temperature controlled water. Not having to fight to stay warm or survive !!! He can now finally thrive and be spoilt with the rest of the rescue and live a carefree life.

This is exactly why we do this, to ensure these animals get the best care 💙

This little male Red Eared Slider, invasive to the UK is the first of summer after being spotted trying to cross a road....
23/05/2026

This little male Red Eared Slider, invasive to the UK is the first of summer after being spotted trying to cross a road. The state and tanning on his shell points to a wild pond rather than a well kept outdoor enclosure so has left us to believe he has been dumped as an unwanted pet. He has a few injury points that show skin damage done by leeches. He was very lucky someone spotted him and bought him to us, he could of burned his shell on the hot tarmac of the road or even worse still hit by a passing car.

We stress that these animals may "adapt" to outdoor living but not in the wild. They are classed as invasive for a reason. Please look for other alternatives and dont reduce your belived pet to a life of survival and possibly meeting a cruel death. No pet should feel the pain of being left alone in somewhere strange.

He is called Chilly because he was found on a hot day 🤣🤣 xx

Welcome to the family little one :). (Yearling Leopard Tortoise)
19/05/2026

Welcome to the family little one :). (Yearling Leopard Tortoise)

A floral sunday salad and refreshed UVA/UVB healt bulb. King Morkey has been spoiled this morning 🥰
10/05/2026

A floral sunday salad and refreshed UVA/UVB healt bulb. King Morkey has been spoiled this morning 🥰

Heading into the weekend as chilled as these little water pups !!!!
08/05/2026

Heading into the weekend as chilled as these little water pups !!!!

Bruce our common snapping turtle will forever be our water puppy !!! Just look at that face, his markings are also beaut...
07/05/2026

Bruce our common snapping turtle will forever be our water puppy !!! Just look at that face, his markings are also beautiful for a species that favours more brownish variations.

Taco our only Meso-American Slider enjoys it when the filter has been cleaned and the force of water is greater :). I wo...
04/05/2026

Taco our only Meso-American Slider enjoys it when the filter has been cleaned and the force of water is greater :). I wonder if it acts as small head massage for her !

It marks almost 3 years Zoidberg has come into our custody. Thats 3 years of thee strangest freindship. Keeping me compa...
28/04/2026

It marks almost 3 years Zoidberg has come into our custody. Thats 3 years of thee strangest freindship. Keeping me company at the end of the turtle room on my desk as I write my book.

To celebrate we gave him one of his favourite sweet treats the banana 🍌 .

Heres to many more book writing nights with you buddy 🥰

The pattern on Plato the Indian Starred Tortoise is one of the most pretty and intricate patterns out of the rest :). He...
08/04/2026

The pattern on Plato the Indian Starred Tortoise is one of the most pretty and intricate patterns out of the rest :).

He is enjoying a taste of freshly picked dandelion 🥰🥰

Happy new year everyone. We have been quiet as we had so many other things going on. We have exciting new projects on th...
16/01/2026

Happy new year everyone. We have been quiet as we had so many other things going on. We have exciting new projects on the horizon for the animals and content for you guys to engage in !!!

We love you all and hope you can forgive the silence.

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