where should i let my pet turtle go?

Question

it is a aquatic turtle. and it has out grown his tank. so where should i sit it free. in a lake or anywhere

Answer 1

DON'T.

Get a bigger tank. Live up to the responsibility you took on when you bought the animal. Don't just dump it to try and survive on its own when it hasn't had to fend for itself before.

And by the way - dumping your pet turtle in the wild is illegal in many places.

From the link below:

When some people realized that their darling little baby turtle grew into a huge eating machine, they decided to dump them in ponds all over the country. Think about this: if you dump a turtle into the wild and that turtle is not native to the area, that turtle will cause terrible problems for the wild turtles that are native to the area. That is if he survives. There are several areas in this country where native turtles are now threatened because unthinking, uncaring people dumped their pet RES into the nearest pond. The RES are now eating the food that the native turtles needed to survive, so the natives are dying. There isn't enough food for all of them. Before you get that turtle and absolutely before you dump it, think about the serious consequences that you are responsible for.

If you find that you truly need another home for your turtle, then contact a turtle or reptile society. These societies exist nationwide and have members who may be able to put you in contact with some one who would want to adopt your unwanted pet. Many of these societies have active adoption programs. If you cannot find a home that way, try locally. There may be many people in your area who would be interested in adopting the turtle, if you ask. Ask a local veterinarian, if all else fails ask someone at a pet store or at your local animal shelter/ SPCA. If they cannot take the animal they may know of someone who can.

Don't think for a minute that you can just dump it on a zoo, the zoos are already full. If you took the responsibility for this animal's existence then it's up to you to do the responsible thing and make certain his needs are taken care of in your absence. Would you throw away your dog, your cat, your horse, or your child? If not, then why would you throw away your turtle?

Answer 2

Please do not put the turtles in the wild! You need to understand that they have been in captivity for years and there is a very small chance that they will be able to adapt and survive in the wild on their own! There are other options. First of all, see if anyone you know would take them off of your hands. You could put them up for adoption, anything! It's just not a good idea at all to release them off into the wild. It was your mistake in the first place! You should have done your research BEFORE you bought the pets. Most turtles live over 60 years! And anyone who buys a turtle or a tortoise needs to realize that that cute little juvenile reptile might grow to be a very large creature. If you release your turtles into the wild now, they will die. Please don't.

Answer 3

If you don't want your pet, give it up for adoption. A pet does not have the skills to survive in the wild. Your turtle has been given food by you and does not know how to find food on its own. Check with your local humane society about turtle adoptions.

Answer 4

Give it away to someone. If you let it go it will likely die. You'd be surprised how many people would take a turtle off of your hands.

Answer 5

A LAKE SOUNDS GOOD. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE A TURTLE THAT I HAVE TO LET GO.
I LIVE IN NYC SO I AM DROPPING MY TURTLE OFF IN CENTRAL PARK THEY HAVE A POND THAT IS FULL OF TURTLES AND THEIR IS A BIGGER LAKE THAT HAS TURTLES. THAT IS WHERE MY TURTLE WILL RESIDE AS SOON AS I WORK UP THE COURAGE TO LET THE TURTLE GO . I WORRY THAT SHE WON'T MAKE IT IN THE WILD.

Answer 6

Do some we research on where the species comes from, and then try to match his natural habitat. Ideally it will be someplace away from roads. A nearby lake or river would probably be ideal. Just leave him with a little bit of food (lettuce leaves perhaps) so he can have a last nosh before figuring out how to eat in the "wild".

Answer 7

Near a lake in the woods away from any roads, out in the middle of no where, that way you never have to worry about him getting run over.

Answer 8

i think that u should put it in a lake or a pond were ever turtles live and were they can live a long happy life (away from u)

Answer 9

well we leave our turtle in the pool
you should go let him go in a swanp

Answer 10

If you release your pet in the wild it WILL DIE. Do not do this; not only is it illegal, but it is cruel. If you are no longer interested in caring for your pet, you should find someone who is.