where to donate turtles near me

by Dr. Reid Lebsack Sr. 8 min read

What do you do with unwanted turtles?

The alternatives to keeping your turtle are:Post your sliders for adoption on our Facebook page, or place a newspaper or craigslist ad. ... Give it to a friend/family member.Put flyers up at your local vets/pet stores. ... Humane euthanasia (done by a vet, not at home.)

Where can I take turtles I don't want?

Petco and Petsmart typically allow ads to be posted. Some animal control agencies and humane societies will accept turtles. There's an adoption posting section at www.turtleforum.com, Some pet stores will accept unwanted turtles.

How do you give away a turtle?

You can also donate him to a reptile rescue center in your state or give him away to a trusty local pet store. Just make sure that you don't release your turtle into the wild since it can have ravaging impacts on both the Slider and the region's native turtle population. It can even lead you to legal problems!May 7, 2021

Can I give my turtle to Petco?

People who want to participate can simply take the turtles to the nearest store. Though the CDC warning applies to the smallest turtles, Petco will accept turtles of any size, Burch said.Oct 24, 2012

Can I release my pet turtle into the wild?

Never release a pet turtle into the wild. Turtles kept in captivity may not have the important nutrients they need to survive through the cold winter. In addition, your turtle may not be native to your area and should not interbreed with wild turtles.

Can you release red-eared sliders into the wild?

Captive-bred and raised reptiles, including red-eared sliders, should not be released into the wild. In many areas/states, it is illegal to release captive reptiles if they have been held in captivity for longer than 90 days.

Is it cruel to keep a turtle as a pet?

Turtles carry salmonella Salmonella isn't just a food-borne illness; turtles and other reptiles carry salmonella bacteria, which can be easily transmitted to people. A small turtle may seem harmless, giving parents a false sense that they're a safe pet for children.

Where do you release a baby turtle?

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Can I release my yellow bellied slider?

Pet store turtles most likely carry a disease and can affect native turtles and the entire ecosystem. Never release a turtle if it is not from the area; there is no exception to this.Apr 21, 2021

Can a turtle drown?

Yes, absolutely. Although turtles can remain underwater for long periods of time, they cannot breathe underwater. Under the right circumstances, turtles can drown.

How much do red-eared sliders cost?

Red-eared sliders tend to be inexpensive thanks to how large their populations are in the wild and how easy they are to breed in captivity. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from as little as $15 to $40 for a single turtle. If possible, buy a turtle from a reputable breeder rather than a pet shop.Jan 4, 2022