Does anyone know what organization in Maryland that would take it?
2006-10-11 17:40:55 · 6 answers · asked by NoUdaMan 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If it was born in captivity or has been a long term captive, you really shouldn't release it. Reptiles in captivity have severely depressed immune systems and would most likely not survive in the wild. It's be like living in a plastic bubble your whole life then having to fend for yourself. Your best bet would be to find a responsible turtle owner willing to take him/her
2006-10-11 17:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first, How long have you had it? If you have had it for a short period of time in captivity you may not neccesarily need an organization to help you. Just find a fresh water lake, pond, or river to set the turtle free in. I aslo have a red ear slider and i think he is about 13 years old. I odviously could not release him into the wild because i got him at a very very young age and he is too adapted to having food thrown in his tank. red ear sliders are often kept as pets because they are easy to take care of in fish tanks and such.
here is a website if you would like to go about the organization way:
2006-10-11 17:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by zebraprntslinky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't release to the wild before checking with an environmental authority- I live in a country where our native swamp habitat is at risk, red-ear sliders have been found in large numbers, How they were introduced is unknown, good luck in finding it a new home.
2006-10-11 17:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by renclrk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please do not relaease your pet into the wild! Here in the NW we have a population of red-eared sliders (non-native) because people have released them in the past. They are now breeding in the wild. We only have 2 species of native turtles here, and their population is dwindling bacause of loss of nesting place! It is you reponsiblity to find a new home or contact the proper people to find out what you can do with your pet! Good luck :)
2006-10-12 02:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by tonka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just release it in a lake in a park.that way everyone can enjoy your turtle
2006-10-11 17:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by kurt c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the National Aquarium in Baltimore if they would take it.
http://www.aqua.org/
2006-10-11 17:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by tenaciousd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋