It is a red slider and i live in Ohio. So if i was to release it into my friends pond with other turtles, i would like to know if it will adapt to the pond and the winter months.
2007-10-07 07:19:21 · 8 answers · asked by Sota Hawk 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
its not that we don't want it, its that since i had two, and one died we don't want this one to be lonely,
2007-10-07 07:32:33 · update #1
No....it will not know how to forage for food since you were the provider the entire time. It will probably die. The climate will also be completely different. If you no longer want it, try to find it a new home.
2007-10-07 07:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by Lilah 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no. do not release it into the wild. they have relied on you for food and would no doubt die if released. there are programs out there that you can send your turtle to for a fee and they will find a home for it.
BUT there is no reason you should not keep it.
turtles do not get lonely. they like the solitude. add feeder fish or something similar to keep their attention. reason why are as follows:
Reason #1: Aggression
If you put two turtles together in a tank, there's always a chance they won't get along. Agressive behavior can occur for 4 reasons:
1. Feeding: Some turtles see each other as a source of food.
2. Mating: Biting is a natural part of many turtles' mating rituals. This generally isn't a problem in the wild because the turtle being attacked can always run if she (or he) has had enough. In captivity however this behavior can lead to serious injury.
3. Meanness: Although they look cute, turtles can be mean sometimes. Perhaps they're being territorial, or maybe they're just sick of looking at each other, but sometimes turtles bite each other for no good reason.
4. Accidental Bites: Sometimes, turtles don't mean to bite each other. Generally this happens when two turtles start at opposite ends of the same piece of food. Inevitably, one turtle's foot gets in the way and gets bitten by mistake.
Reason #2: Pathogens
When you put two turtles together, any disease that one turtle has is spread to the other. Co-habitating of foreign species with desert tortoises and subsequent release of the tortoises was responsible for the introduction and spread of respiratory disease which is currently wiping out tortoise populations in California and Arizona.
2007-10-07 07:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by Waltucy 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Releasing it into a pond in your friend's yard is definitely not the same as releasing it into the actual "wild". There are laws in every state prohibiting the release of captive animals into the wild, but just placing the turtle in a yard pond is fine. It will probably do just find there. It would be best for the turtle if you waited til spring and released it then so it has plenty of time to adjust before the following winter.
In response to your additional details-it will not get lonley. Turtles are solitary animals that come together for breeding purposes. They do not require companionship to be "happy".
2007-10-07 07:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
get 1 more if its lonely or give it to a Friend with a turtle because the turtle u have probably doesn't know how to a void predators or how to a void cars and stuff so don't let it free since its been in captivity as a pet forever because its more likely do die all alone in the city, town wiled, or what ever Ur near. So if u let it go and it has no idea of how to survive its kinda like just killing it in the first place.
2007-10-07 07:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by Skulled Chick 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I applaud your heart, but it is VERY unlikely the turtle will survive. it also is unlikely to really get lonely- most turtles are pretty solitary.
There are also other reasons to not release it- disease issues, disruption of the natural balance, etc.
2007-10-07 17:35:47 · answer #5 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here is what would happen if you release your turtles into the wild:
-If they are not native to the area, they could become established pests and disrupt the ecosystem, as has happened with red-eared sliders throughout the world.
-If they ARE native to the area, genetic pollution would occur when they breed with local specimens.
-They could introduce diseases to the local turtles
-They may not survive the new habitat
Releasing captive reptiles into the wild has caused problems throughout the world, yet people still continue to do it. Why? Ignorance, I guess.
DO NOT RELEASE THE TURTLES!
If you can't find anybody else that wants it, it would honestly be better to simply euthanize them.
2007-10-07 07:49:30 · answer #6 · answered by Dion J 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
no, turtles that have been domesticated even for a short time carry disseases that are lethal to wild turtles. if you want to get rid of turtles, find a breader and sell it.
2007-10-07 07:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you make sure you do it plenty early. I am not sure if I would wait for it to get to close to winter. It will need to adjust.
2007-10-07 07:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by Kim S 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋