2006-07-01 04:44:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Its just a turtle. You will be surprised how long they can survive on their own.
2006-07-01 04:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by heidinichole 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Was this a pet turtle? What kind of turtle is it? Did you steal it from it's natural healthy and safe environment for your own demented pleasure of having a pet turtle? If so, then you have made a grave and irresponsible mistake. Turtles are harmless unless you have some secret love of slugs and dandelions. If you're in a city, then I hope you come to your senses and realize turtles burrow/dig and this one will likely leave your yard and be killed. Do you have any clue what kind of turtle it is? Natural population numbers are dwindling and the last thing turtles/tortoises need is for humans to remove them from the wild, and fail miserably at "caring" for them. Turtles are not easy or cheap pets. They take years and years of knowledge, research and experience and tons of money and even more space to house as pets. Based on your question, you should NOT be allowed any where near any turtle.
2006-07-01 06:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a couple of turtles outside.You gotta keep in mind the weather,give them a shelter.Watch out for predators possums can be very nimble and especially parasites like ticks.As far as the yard I had to put a 2 1/2 foot deep slab around my yard cause my guys dig and climb.Try not to give birds a reason to stop by or stick around as they can carry salmonella. Good Luck!
2006-07-01 08:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by evildavila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got my turtles I was confused about why the clerk told me "just don't take them for walks" but now I know why because people think they should take them outside for walks. Turtles don't need to be out in the wild once they are pets. They could pick up bacteria or bugs that are harmful, like parasites that you can't see and can make them very sick.
2006-07-02 03:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by Stacey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your by a busy road say good by turtle. If it is a box turtle it might be okay. if it is a pond turtle and there is no water near once again good by turtle. If it is not native to the area WHAT ARE ThINKING you could cause a major environmental catastraphy!
2006-07-02 09:10:55 · answer #5 · answered by Han Solo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean to let them go so they can be wild- no big deal.
If you mean to let them sun and eat- keep an eye on them or use an enclosed pen- they will escape in a heartbeat!
If you mean is there anything dangerous in the yard for them- then yes- chemicals used in the yard and dogs are the biggest concerns.
2006-07-02 07:18:28 · answer #6 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question ... remember u can run after dogs and cats .. but cant fly.. so in ur yard if ur turtle is small.. it might get picked up by the ravens or eagles and at nights might be by owls... as i said u cant fly.. so keep watch... :) .. precaution is always better than cure...
2006-07-01 06:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by TOTO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are these turtles native to your area or did you buy them in a pet shop?If they are not native PLEASE do not let them go in your yard..they will die..especially if they are babies.
2006-07-01 06:45:16 · answer #8 · answered by Courtney L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have any fertilizer or chemicals on your yard, they might eat and die, also, if they are small enough, they will escape. They need water and shade also.
2006-07-01 04:49:08 · answer #9 · answered by Sue Chef 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would worry,but you could tell the animal pound,just to be on the safe side,don't touch their mouth,they might bite,and they bite very hard..
2006-07-01 04:56:56 · answer #10 · answered by what is the good word? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋