I live in washington and in the summer it has ranged from 80-50 with rain to no rain, I assume he has survived all of these conditions. He also seems to be surviving just fine underwater. I know nothing about turtles and would like to ensure his survival.
2007-07-28 11:30:54 · 9 answers · asked by Mikezoola 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
In my research it appears to be a red eye slider, a common pet store turtle, turtles aren't exactly native around here. I had to clean the pond portion out because it was beginning to smell, I put the turtle back in it after and will probably buy some turtle food at the pet store.
2007-07-28 11:47:55 · update #1
He will live fine by his own, like the other answers have stated. It is illegal most places to keep wild caught turtles. If you are really concerned about his survival and well being then try an animal shelter or something like that. Please dont try to keep him as a pet, it causes emense stress to the animal. Another option is if you can find out what kind of turtle he is maybe you can turn your backyard into a turtle habitat. If he is a semi-aquatic then build a pond. Make it so that he wants to stick around and you can keep an eye on him.
Good luck with this little guy
ADDED- I just saw that you believe he is an RES here are some great sites for information
http://redearslider.com
http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/1466.html
http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html
And I know how uncommon it is to find a turtle in WA so it might have been a released pet. Maybe put up signs or talk to an animal shelter to find out what you can/should do. Or the fish and wildlife people.
2007-07-28 11:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red-ears migrate to find new territories, and this guy may have just gotten stuck there. Make sure it can escape and leave it alone- not even feeding it (since that will make it dependent!)
If it cannot easily get out of the fountain, set it in a shady area so it can continue looking for a new home. You can also just drop it at a nearby lake or slow-moving creek.
2007-07-28 16:16:45 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best not to keep him, seeing as it is a wild turtle. The best thing you can do is take it to a local pet store or adoption center, and they will help you out.
2007-07-28 11:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by Twilight_Cullen 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dont take him out of the water unless you put him back in another body of water, trust me, take him to a river or lake, or if you want to keep him he needs to have food and to stay in the water but he needs to be able to stand on the bottom in some spots where he can stick his head out and real deep in other spots
2007-07-28 12:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it alone. It got along before you found it.
2007-07-28 11:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by Tex S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
take it out of the water and turn it loose again.
2007-07-28 11:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put him back outside..
he will know what to do..
2007-07-28 11:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by Saffie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sell it
2007-07-29 15:23:46 · answer #8 · answered by reptile lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave him be, he knows what to do, its nature
2007-07-28 11:34:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋