We recently installed a 1000 gallon pond for two male RES. One of them is now missing. About a week after this happened, we found a hawk sitting on our deck looking down at the pond. Would the hawk take an adult male slider who's 7-8 inches in diameter? The other possibility is that he wandered off as the fence around the pond was not buried yet. Now the fence is burried 6" deep and the other RES is not getting out. We've placed netting over the pond now, but I'm wondering if the hawk is responsible for my other missing turtle. Could the hawk just be interested in the goldfish or toads? Would the turtle have escaped in search of another body of water? If so, how long can they last out of water before they become dehydrated?
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Would a hawk prey on an adult male RES?
seiferted
Jun 06, 2006 12:22 PM
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PHRatz
Jun 10, 2006 10:13 AM
>>Would the hawk take an adult male slider who's 7-8 inches in diameter?
It's possible if the hawk is big enough. Last year I saw a roadrunner go after adult box turtles. I don't know if the roadrunner really would've tried to take one because the dog saw the bird before it got to the turtles then chased it away.
That bird was at full running speed so it was a good thing the dog saw it.
>> how long can they last out of water before they become dehydrated?
If they don't have water they'll probably bury underground until it rains.
I hope that by now you've found this turtle.
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PHRatz
