2006-09-08 07:19:51 · 13 answers · asked by danhough83 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No. If you want to get rid of your turtle see if any local reptile stores are willing to take it or know of anyone who might adopt it.
2006-09-08 07:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by Tess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend that had a red eared slider she couldn't care for anymore. She had built an out door pool and sunning area for her and my friend had to sell her house and move into an apartment. The turtle was huge! She had it for six years. Anyway, I had a pond behind my house and I told her that if the vet agrees, we will release it in the pond. The vet said "no problem". The turtle should be fine! HOWEVER, I live in Florida and red eared sliders are indigenous to Florida. Also, I marked the turtles back so when I went to feed the other turtles in the pond, she would surface and I could watch her progress.
If you live in a cold climate, I would not suggest you release this turtle to the wild.
2006-09-08 14:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by escapingmars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually no. Sometimes pet turtles will have shell rot fungus or pneumonia which will infect other turtles in the wild.
Also -- is your pet turtle native to the wild area? If not, then don't release it there.
Your best hope would be to find a friend, neighbor, local college, who has a pond and would be willing to add another turtle.
2006-09-08 14:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We put two turtles into a pond at a friends acreage, they have been there now for about 10 years, they hibernate in the mud in the winter and come out every summer to lay on the logs and eat whatever it is they are eating. they have grown huge so something must be going right. This all depends on the climate of the place you intend to release them into. Really cold winters are not a good idea.
2006-09-08 14:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PBS just re-aired a special on reptiles showing that pet turtles released into the "wild" very often carry disease that destroys the wild turtle population.
Please take it to a shelter.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/reptiles/turtles.html
2006-09-08 14:28:08 · answer #5 · answered by Joe the answer man 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on how long it's been in captivity. If it has been in a cage it's entire life then no. Give him to a pet store or a friend. If it has had experience in the wild then yes. Find a local river, pond or lake in which you can set him/her free.
Have a great day and good luck!!!
2006-09-08 14:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by Coo coo achoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This animal has relied on humans to take care of it so certainly not. There are plenty of nature centers that would take this reptile or another caring person. Alot of schools would love to have something like this for their classroom. To free this animal is the same as neglecting it and an easy way of disposing of it. Run a quick ad and someone will relieve you of this burden.
2006-09-08 16:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by Ivory_Flame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I released our turtle when my kids lost interest.
The turtle is native to our region so I didn't think it would be a problem.
2006-09-08 18:06:07 · answer #8 · answered by jumpthattb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, take it to a shelter or find a rescue online. the turtle could have a negative impact on your local eco system.
good question.
2006-09-08 14:42:02 · answer #9 · answered by Kissingbythesea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it to someone who will honestly take care of it.It probably wouldnt know how to survive out there because it hasnt been wild.
2006-09-08 14:24:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋