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I found a baby snapping turtle in my backyard near death Ditch him or care for him2007-11-24 2:00:01

Hes just a baby ..

Hes missing one leg and the other back one is bleeding

Hes very dirty

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Given that he's injured, you might as well try..maybe call up a local wildlife rehabilitation group? A vet may be able to give you some numbers or names of a group like that.

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care 4 him clean it up and feed him u will feel better about yourself

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care for him. youll end up loving him. hell be a part of the family

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ditch him he may have deasease or may snap at you let nature take it's course

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He probably wont survive with you, if there is a zoo or wildlife preserve near your town take it there, if not release it into a safe pond, they are very good survivors on their own.

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care for him

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Caring for things always makes you feel better about yourself, do it!

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Don't ditch him, he'll die. Give him a tank, large bowl. Keep water CLEAN. Go to pet store that actually deals with reptiles or vet and ask for a antiseptic and or anti-bacterial for wound. Feed him worms, insects. No veggies. No commercially prepared foodes, ie out of a can/bottle. Water not too deep. Place to get out of water, also. Heat lamp and reptile lamp most important.

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Be careful, he will snap his jaws at you. If you can, take him to a vet that deals with reptiles. They will probably give him antibiotics and try to save him. If he doesn't die, he could probably go to a wildlife shelter for the rest of his life.

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Call your city's animal care. I think that is what it is called.