Our year old female selcata turtle escaped her outdoor space 5 days ago. We live outside of Houston where the weather is usually mild, but can get into the 30ies during winter. What is the best way to go about looking for her?
2006-12-24 07:10:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Chances are that the tortise is gone. If you have looked in all of the surrounding vegetation and you still haven't located her, that means she has moved on. Try an ad in the local paper or flyers around your neighborhood. They are very fond of any type of vegetables or herbs, if a neighbor near by has a garden still (I understand it is late in the year, but there are still some herbs that handle cool weather well.) check with them.
Good luck.
2006-12-24 07:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get on your hands and knees. Start searching in the most awkward corner- the bushiest or most overgrown and search it REALLY carefully. Whenever possible, blok off searched areas after you look.\
Go though rubbish or brush piles, check ANY holes or burrows, look in anything a tortise its size MIGHT crawl into- you'll be surprised how small a space it can hide in!
Hopefully you've got a reasonably secure yard. If not, start putting up some 'lost pet, reward of found' signs in the neighborhood as well!
2006-12-24 12:29:18 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you...my daughters Sulcata did the same thing. Living in the country lots of open space, took my eyes off of him for a FEW mins (!!!!)...they are fast. Searched for days, even tried with our trutle-loving-dog to pick up the scent..no luck.Asked all the pet stores...they said its common for people to underestimate a turtles speed and escape skills :( As cruel as it is..their new Sulcata stays indoors.
2006-12-24 09:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by Chad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under every bush you can find, enlist neighborhood kids and offer them a reward. Sulcata's tend to burrow alot so look for disturbed earth. She may seek out warm areas, so maybe around outdoor ventilation ducts... Good luck
2006-12-24 12:11:03 · answer #4 · answered by jungles_fury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm having a similar difficulty. i chanced on a turtle with crimson strips in highway. i positioned it in my returned backyard because of the fact i had to depart and hand in an utility yet when I got here returned i couldnt locate him
2016-10-28 07:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about a search line like they show on tv, or maybe some turtle hunting dogs. depending on how big it is , i'd say u r sol
sorry
2006-12-24 07:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put her food down in lots of places and look under bushes and stuff. Good luck!
2006-12-24 07:13:49 · answer #7 · answered by Plank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are notorious diggers, look everywhere and advertise
2006-12-24 17:19:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋