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just found ourselves in possession of a turtle, 5 1/2"long by 6" wide, Wed like to do what2007-11-24 2:01:31

We have just gotten a type of land turtle (not by choice) and we want to do what is best for it. I know nothing about taking proper care of it so I would like suggestions as to what we can do with it so that it is well cared for. It has a hard shell that is about 5 1/2" long by about 6" wide. Are there organizations that take them? Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

Answers:

Get on your local Humane Society webpage. They usually have a "reptile" expert, if not call vets in your area.

I found an abandoned turtle in the park a few years ago. I did not want a turtle -- my dogs would have not been kind! I contacted the reptile expert and was told I found an African Sulcata and they grow up to 150 lbs! I took it to the reptile expert who nursed it back to health -- there were some issues, but it did survive. Later, the turtle was taken to a WILDLIFE RESCUE center set up for this type of turtle. The turtle I found needed HEAT and DRY, and we live in the Pacific NW -- cold and wet! I did the best thing I could, and did not want to keep it. I didn't want to have a walking coffee table . . . if you know what I mean!

NOTE: NOT ALL TURTLES live in or near water!! Please don't listen to these answers. You could be doing it more harm then good!

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what is best for it is to find out what kind of turtle it is and return it to the wild in an area where it will do well.

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take it to a local pond, or river, or the water source closest to where you found it

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Let it go. I see one every once in a while slowly pass bye. I told my grandson to leave it alone. They get bigger, but you could ck with the local zoo and see if they want it. Good Luck pem

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Someone in my apt. bldg. lost their turtle.do you live in south cali? Could it be theres?

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Only plan to keep it if you are willing and able to give it a decent sized living area (say a large rubbermaid tub or something filled with sod or earth or something) and research into land turtles, how to clean care and feed them, spend some money on a UV light and that sort of thing. land turtles are kinda lame if you want an exciting pet, but they're cute anyway. water turtles are more active.

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RELEASE IT! Before the time comes for them to hibernate, in a few more weeks.