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My small Painted Turtle Roosevelt was only about 4 inches long. I had him in a clear bowl yesterday for a few minutes to get direct sunlight. He suddenly disappeared!

We looked all over the parking lot, he was not found. I could not believe how he got out of the bowl with its high sides. Later I realized that he did not. A crow had swooped down and got him.

If your turtle is smaller than 6-7 inches, NEVER leave them alone outside. There are even more dangers than you realize.

R.I.P, Roosevelt. You were so dearly loved...

Ahhh, I'm so sorry for your loss!

ank you for using your experience to help other learn!
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3.2.0 children
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I'm so sorry to hear about your baby! ~Christy~

Are u sure it diden't just excape. I have had my turtles out in a pond with a big wall around it. Well 2 of them have gone missing and I can't find them. At first I thought it was a crow as well. Untill I noticed the 3rd one missing, He somehow got out of the pond and was walking on the grass. I think he climbed on a rock, got on a plant and somehow pushed him self over the wall. Look around your yard you never know.