Considering letting our E. Painted turtle back into the wild...the small lake where he came from. He is very agressive, attentive and always on the hunt for food here at home in his aquarium,- but would he know how to survive in the wild again? He has been here from he was a baby, and he is now 6 yrs. old.
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Back to the wild...
toeffe
Jun 09, 2004 06:44 PM
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turtlequest
Jun 09, 2004 09:43 PM
Nope!
From what i understand, he could bring harmful bacteria to the pond which will harm other turtles or catch some bacteria in which he is not used to fighting off because of being raised in your aquarium.
I would try to find another turtle owner who would consider taking him in as a pet.
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honuman
Jun 10, 2004 01:25 PM
The bacteria issue would only stand if the animal was exposed to other turtles of "unknown" origin. The likelihood of this animal having any harmful bacteria is really not an issue if it was kept by itself.
As far as being able find food etc. It should be able to feed itself as well. The main reason that the animal should not be release is that it has no fear of humans or predators and could easily be attacked.
sgoodson1
Jun 10, 2004 07:29 AM
Never a good idea, you made the commitment now live up to it and put in the work to find him a good, loving. permenat home...
