There was a turtle walking down my street, and so we stopped and picked it up.... it was a red eared slider..... not native in my state. sooo, we put in my bath tub, and gave it some food, under the orders of my friend's mom (she is an awesome vet) thanks Dr. Maker....
2006-06-27 18:53:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
it is a water turtle that you would buy in a pet shop. I live in a desert..... We think it escaped someone's pond
2006-06-27 19:01:00 · update #1
I would let it walk to where ever it was headed.
2006-06-27 18:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Non-native turtles can be a nuisance. In this case, if there is a city lake or pond nearby, it may have a colony of these- these popular pets ahve been released all around the US and have established breeding colonies in many places.
I'd put up signs at the local pet shop, animal shelter, and in the neighborhood asking if anyone lost it. If no one responds after about a week, I'd put up signs in the pet shop offering it free to a good home.
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2006-06-28 13:24:51 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put up found signs for about a week if someone wants him back they will look but if you just want to keep him if you think you can take care of him sounds like ur doing a good job congrats on picking him up he might have been hit hope you enjoy him turtles can be pretty awesome pets but please dont paint him that is cruel
2006-06-28 03:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by J J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Oklahoma and red eared sliders are everywhere! Yeah they do need water and no desert is not even close to their natural habitat. Simply look on the internet for some great information on them. they're easy to care for, but yes like someone said you may want to contact the wildlife department and let them find somewhere good for it to be.
2006-07-04 20:28:54 · answer #4 · answered by cc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's one not native to your state then someone put it out, OR it is migrating in to your state. You should notify the fish and wildlife department of your state! They may ask you for the turtle so be prepared to turn it over to them (they will take good care of it).
2006-06-28 01:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would add it to the 3 sliders I already have, one I have had for 27 years.
2006-06-28 03:20:00 · answer #6 · answered by whatshisface 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have done the same thing as you did. Give yourself a pat on the back for removing what was probably someones pet from your local ecosystem where it didn't belong as well.
2006-06-28 01:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by Jakedzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would put an add in teh paper about a found turtle believed to be someone pet and let the ppl call and describe it to you. if no one answers i would keep it, if its that hot out there i would fear for its safety and keep it.
2006-06-28 22:30:00 · answer #8 · answered by Jen L-Baby #1 due Nov 15, 2010 ! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
was there a nearby source of water? if so take it back it could have a family take it from me i have 7 red ear sliders
2006-06-28 03:36:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not uncommon where I live. I see turtles all the time so I just leave them alone.
2006-06-28 01:59:44 · answer #10 · answered by Nece 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pickm it up slowly and take it to its habitat.If its habitat is no where near, then take it inside and give it a home until the owner shows up
2006-06-28 13:30:38 · answer #11 · answered by The one and only 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋