I have 2 RES one male one female. We have had them for over a year when I bought them the store owner told me they wouldnt get any bigger. Well she was mistaken the female is now 10" from head to tail and 7" accross the male is 81/2" long and 6" accross. They now are very aggressive towards each other him more than her he will bite on to her and not let go so now her back end is all chewed up and raw. I have a 50 gallon tank its not big enough for either of them anymore and I dont know what to do with them. with our living situation right now it would probably be best to find them new homes but nobody wants them. I called the pet store owner and she told me she would tak ethem back but right now her tank is full and i would have to wait until the others sold before vringing mine down. We love them but we just dont have the time or finances for them anymore. Does anyone have any suggestions on what i can do with them. I know i have to seperate them but but how not enough room in thetank
2006-11-03 06:49:19 · 13 answers · asked by spoiledrotten 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I live in a very small town there isnt anything around here like what people are telling me. There are not aquariums, sanctuaries or anything we have a humane society thats about it. So if you have any other ideas they would help.
2006-11-03 10:40:43 · update #1
your turtles are probably wanting to mate, that's why he's bothering her so much
go to walmart and get a large plastic bin or tub to put one of them in to seperate them for now
you can't do it now cause winter is near but in the spring find a nice pond where you can turn them loose, RES can and do readily revert to the wild, it's instinct, they will survive
2006-11-04 21:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you have discovered- almost none of the usual answers work with certain animals. No one wants big Res-ear sliders, giant snakes, big lizards, etc. because they just plain cost too much to keep.
You can try putting up flyers (especially in pet shops) offering the turtles free to a good home- this often helps, especially if you include housing, etc.
You can ask a friend with a farm pond or other non-wild pond if they will take them.
I know this is a tough situation, and I feel for you!
Good luck!
2006-11-04 15:27:40 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ship them to me LOL. First off never trust what they say at the petstore... You can look inot finding a rescue group if you really want to give them up, then you'll know that they will be placed in a good home. I know someone with 4 res and he keeps them in a plastic kiddie pool in his basement. The plastic kiddie pools are $10 each and if you have the room and no small kids to worry about drownding maybe that'll help you out. Since they are fighting you'll need to put several islands or floaty things for them so they can have their own spot. I hope you can keep them so many res are homeless!
2006-11-03 07:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the SPCA. Give them a large donation and the turtles. The SPCA is always willing to help but needs money to operate.
2006-11-03 06:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by franko18042 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local SPCA, they often have solution for animals that need immediate homes and care. There may even be a Reptile Refuge in your area that will take them.
2006-11-03 06:55:31 · answer #5 · answered by Lynn K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh goodness. korean save huh? properly they hav a tendencyto be particularly... irresponsible with animals. and turtles (exceedingly toddlers) without gven the proper quantity of care get ill easily. its happy to verify you care :) provide yourselfa pat on the lower back. oky at first 15 is in basic terms too plenty to feed them, pour in 3 to 5 sticks and wait, around quarter-hour later, scoop up and throw away those they didnt consume, it sounds merciless yet they get fat fas lol i had the comparable subject wit my first turtle. subject became, he in basic terms didnt know it became foodstuff. he discovered. he additionally lasted a at an analogous time as without foodstuff in his abdomen. attempt feeder fish. h will right away see it as prey. additionally, they are social animals. attempt to grant him a chum. that's a sprint larger than him (double his length is the biggest) and confirm you busy some tank purifier, you DEFINATLEY would desire to apply it to do away with any micro organism which would be with him make absolute to grant him a balanced foodstuff plan additionally, they desire water they'd swim all around in, so attempt to function water wherehe can bypass on his hind legs and his head with poke out of the water. and upload sand, they desire stable floor, they are in basic terms SEMIAQUATIC an even bigger tank is a would desire to, sorry, in spite of the incontrovertible fact that it is going to final him years, its a stable investment and he desires a lamp to maintain his water effective and heat provide him a attractiveness, and bond wit him i supplies you you lots greater documents, so please message or email me, i lvoe this type of stuff! i will even assist you establish if its a toddler turtle!
2016-10-03 06:06:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your local area for a reptile sanctuary.
2006-11-03 08:14:31 · answer #7 · answered by blu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Zoo!! They would love to have them. They take in reptiles like that quite often.
2006-11-03 17:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by forevereverizmine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had a red eared slider but he got so big and so hard to take care of so we let him go at lake lanier and he looked so happy when he swam away!
2006-11-06 08:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by ggroh96 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most towns have aquarium and reptile houses. see if any of them would like to take them.
2006-11-03 06:52:38 · answer #10 · answered by lalalalalalalalala23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋