How do you get rid of a pet turtle?
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How do you get rid of a pet turtle?
Some animal control agencies and humane societies will accept turtles. There’s an adoption posting section at www.turtleforum.com, Some pet stores will accept unwanted turtles. Most nature centers already have enough animals to care for, and not all nature centers care for turtles properly.
Where is the best place to release a turtle?
Generally, wild turtles should be left where they are found. However, sometimes they end up on a road or in another unsafe place. If you find a turtle in the road, it’s usually best to just help them across safely and release them in the direction that they were going.
Will my turtle survive in the wild?
So pet turtles aren’t usually able to survive in the wild, and if they manage to survive they can do more harm than good for the ecosystem. If you want to get rid of your turtle you should do it in a proper way and not release it in a random place in the wild.
Is it cruel to have a pet turtle?
Turtles carry salmonella Salmonella isn’t just a food-borne illness; turtles and other reptiles carry salmonella bacteria, which can be easily transmitted to people. A small turtle may seem harmless, giving parents a false sense that they’re a safe pet for children.
How do I get rid of a turtle?
The alternatives to keeping your turtle are:
Where can I leave a turtle?
Some animal control agencies and humane societies will accept turtles. There’s an adoption posting section at www.turtleforum.com, Some pet stores will accept unwanted turtles. Most nature centers already have enough animals to care for, and not all nature centers care for turtles properly.
Can a turtle survive after being in captivity?
Captive raised turtles might still know how to survive, but they will still need to adapt, and this will be slow. You wouldn’t release your pet bird, or put your cat on the side of the road and tell it to ‘be free’ after 8 years of regulated living.
Do turtles like to be pet?
Turtles are arguably the cutest of all of the reptiles. Because of this, they are often desirable pets. However, turtles don’t really enjoy being handled and petted the same way other domestic animals do. This makes petting them a little trickier.
Do turtles get attached to their owners?
Yes, turtles do get attached to their owners. They can sometimes express their emotions by showing playful behavior when they are around their owners.
What are the cons of having a pet turtle?
Cons. Not for small kids: Turtles can carry salmonella, and that is a risk that isn’t worth taking with a young child. Difficult Occasional Maintenance: You don’t have to do it often (a few times a year probably), but cleaning a turtle’s cage can be quite an ordeal. Get a good filter and change water often!