I've had this red-eared slider for 6 years and he was outside sunning in a big box and my daughter put dirt and stuff in the box making him able to climb out. We live in the country and the nearest pond is over 2 miles away. My heart is broken...and for those of you who've never had a turtle...they have awesome personalities...just like a dog or cat. Is there some kind of secret that might coax him home?
2007-02-19 12:55:44 · 8 answers · asked by Susie F 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
If you've had him six years, chances are he hasn't gone far. Put out some strong smelling food, like tuna in oil or bad apples. He's probably used to regular feeding, and will get hungry enough to crawl out of hiding if he smells something good.
Good luck...
2007-02-19 14:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by Theresa A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give up hope just yet if I were you. Since you've had him for so long, perhaps he will find his way back. Turtles have an excellent homing sense, so he could certainly make his way back to you just as a dog or cat would. I would put up signs in the area, you might get lucky
2007-02-19 13:11:38 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have faith. The pet turtle will turn up. I think you'll find him close by in some dark refuge. Use the experience to appreciate the time you have with any of the things you love.
2007-02-23 12:12:01 · answer #3 · answered by ohojungo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
particular,did you come across him? If he's eco-friendly and brown and has a greenish shell that must be McGillis. you are able to save him nevertheless because of the fact he by no ability listens and has run up my cellular telephone bill to the element the place i can not have the money for to feed him anymore. sturdy success and conceal your telephone!
2016-11-24 19:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by shery 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a fenced yard, or walls, or thick bushes, check in them to see if it is still nearby. Otherwise, luring and trapping turtles is tough.
Sorry!
2007-02-20 05:35:51 · answer #5 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how to get her back besides looking for her, I loss one of my turtle I know how upset you must be. Good Luck and I hope you find her!
2007-02-19 13:03:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in your back yard behind a bush or something, a turtle can't get very far before dieing
2007-02-19 13:06:00 · answer #7 · answered by Unknown Artist~ 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Has your mom made soup in the last couple of days?
2007-02-19 13:03:48 · answer #8 · answered by Brad 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋