Hes just a baby ....
Hes missing one leg and the other back one is bleeding
Hes very dirty
2006-08-18 05:23:12 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Given that he's injured, you might as well try..maybe call up a local wildlife rehabilitation group? A vet may be able to give you some numbers or names of a group like that.
2006-08-18 05:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is there a wild animal rehab near where you live? You may be surprised - I live in a smallish town and there is one here. Try calling a vet and asking for advice.
Most likely you won't be able to do much for the little thing. It's sad to find an animal in that condition, but I expect it won't live long if it has already lost a leg.
Be careful not to get bitten because snapping turtles can hurt you.
2006-08-18 05:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by steph c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are he will not make it, but call a wildlife rehabilitator. Snapping turtles are NOT good pets, at all. Plus, saving an injured wild animal is almost impossible. Just picking him up adds to the problem.
2006-08-18 08:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by didelphi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Dirty' is common for snappers- they like to hide in the bottom and ambush food as it moves past.
The poor thing was probably caught by a skunk, dog, or something while it was on land looking for new territorty.
The best thing for it is to be released back to a good pond so it can hide, rest, and recover. Snappers are incredibly tough and it will likely do just fine.
You can try to care for it until the wound heals, but honestly- nature is a far better nurse than we are unless we have experience in reptile rehabilitation.
Good luck!
2006-08-18 06:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a local wildlife rescue group. Healthy turtles are hard to care for. Injured turtles are a lot harder. It's best for you and the turtle to let a professional deal with it.
2006-08-18 12:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should put the poor thing out of his misery. There is no way he will be able to survive without legs. You will be doing it a favor but ending it's suffering. I love animals, but I can't stand to see one suffer.
You may want to call your local wildlife rescue if u have one. Some snappers are endagered or protected. Maybe they will come get it.
2006-08-19 03:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by hardmyth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ditch him, he'll die. Give him a tank, large bowl. Keep water CLEAN. Go to pet store that actually deals with reptiles or vet and ask for a antiseptic and or anti-bacterial for wound. Feed him worms, insects. No veggies. No commercially prepared foodes, ie out of a can/bottle. Water not too deep. Place to get out of water, also. Heat lamp and reptile lamp most important.
2006-08-18 05:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be careful, he will snap his jaws at you. If you can, take him to a vet that deals with reptiles. They will probably give him antibiotics and try to save him. If he doesn't die, he could probably go to a wildlife shelter for the rest of his life.
2006-08-18 05:31:37 · answer #8 · answered by Lyndy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your city's animal care. I think that is what it is called.
Anyhow, I'm sure you know what I mean.
Keep an eye on him, but don't touch him. Animals in pain are not very happy campers.
Otherwise, just let him die. That sounds mean, but it would happen, even if you do not help him.
2006-08-18 05:34:16 · answer #9 · answered by L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm maybe you dont know about taking care for an injured snapping turle..hand it in to The SPCA if you've heard of it or just hand it in a zoo..when you get in the zoo just tell them the injured areas and tell him where you found it and you're done..i suggest you do this as quick as possible or it will die
2006-08-18 15:53:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋