We're in Michigan. Don't know how it got here, but the dogs are greatly interested in it, and I don't want it coming back into the yard, or want it getting run over by a car.
2007-07-11 10:57:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
It's shell is about 6 inches long, is very dark with whitish spots in each "diamond" on the shell. No other colors other than bright yellow throat. No pretty stripes, either.
2007-07-11 11:12:33 · update #1
This sounds like it may be a Blanding's turtle, which is protected by law in Michigan.
You should release it in a nearby marshy area.
Perhaps you can identify it conclusively here:
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12145_12201---,00.html
2007-07-11 13:20:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends are you worried about your dogs or is it the turtle? If is your dogs take away from where you live and if you live near a wooded area or an area with a creek etc you could release it there far way from any road traffic. If you don't want to keep it as a pet do as others suggested call a rescue place as in wildlife rescue they would know the proper care Not animal control.
2007-07-13 00:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by Kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-09 01:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Michigan as well, and I recently found a huge turtle in my neighborhood. I gave it to the Michigan Humane Society, but I think you should just let it go in a pond or stream because there are a ton in Michigan. Good Luck.
2007-07-11 13:58:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, too, am in Michigan. I have an occasional turrle show up at my place. I just put him in the garden and go on my merry way. If you feel more comfortable getting him out of there, how about bringing him to a quiet wooded area near a stream or pond?
2007-07-11 11:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by onlynatural 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What gives you the right, or indicates the necessity for you, to interfere in that animal's life. Apparently it has taken care of itself, quite well, for many years, if the shell is 6 inches long, and there is no reason to believe that it will have any trouble continuing to do so, in the future.
So observe it, take a picture of it and let it go its own way. When its time to die comes, and we hope it is not soon, it will die. That is nature's way.
2007-07-11 11:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Two Words, Turtle Soup! just kidding, i would take him to a wild life area and let him go near a marsh,pond or stream.
2007-07-11 11:35:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As hot and dry as it is he is more likely in search of food and water. Take him to a rescue center, Wildlife Fish and Game Reserve or office. Call you local zoo and see if they want it or know the best place to release it.
2007-07-11 13:03:30 · answer #8 · answered by Sugar & Molly's mom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give it to Pet Co or if you want the turtle keep it in a small cage. depends on which type the turtle is. Can you describe it please.
2007-07-11 11:00:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a Blandings to me too. Let it go, please.
2007-07-11 16:41:48 · answer #10 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋