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today July 7 10 i let my red eared slider go into the wild because he was getting to big and he was 3 years old was excited and ran straight into a lake that has lots of red and yellow eared slider turtles in it so i think he very happy
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou should never release a pet into the wild, not only is there a high risk that the animal will die because it doesn't know how to care for itself but, there could also be a risk of upsetting the balance in the ecosystem you release the turtle in. For example look up the effects the Snakehead fish has had on Lake Erie. Your best bet, if you no longer want the turtle, is to find a shelter, pet store or friend that is willing to take the turtle and find it a new home.
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∙ 14y agoCaptive turtles should not be released into the wild. Not only are they unaccustomed to finding food for themselves, they can also get sick from being exposed to germs that wild turtles carry, or, they can spread their own germs to the wild turtles, and kill off the wild population.
Try putting an ad in the paper, or in local pet shops, advertising that your turtle is up for adoption. You can also try contacting local zoos; some of them have petting zoos or zoo classes for children which they need turtles for.
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∙ 13y agoNo, because you have fed it food and it will not know how to find food in the wild. However, if you are still going to feed it when it is in the pond, it may be okay. But there is always the possibility of it walking away. Also, make sure that it is native to your area.
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∙ 14y agoNO. Captive turtles should NEVER be released into the wild.
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∙ 12y agoYes, unless your turtle is unheathy. You can also take it to the pet store.
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How many years can a red ear slider terrapin live?
The red ear slider terrapin lives up to 50 years
Can a full grown male red ear slider be put in the same tank as a baby red ear slider male?
I wouldn't recommend it.
Is red ear slider endangered?
yes
Does a red eared slider turtle have a voice?
Yes, they have internal ear structures. They are sensitive to vibration and sound.
Can you breed a red ear slider and a pastel red ear slider?
Yes you can, they are both variations of the same type of turtle. Just the same you can breed them to the albino.
Do you have pictures of Red Ear Slider eggs?
do you a awser for me
Do red ear slider turtles have to be with other turtles?
no
Red ear slider blooding from its mouth?
Not good....
What species of turtle have red spots on their heads?
red ear slider.
What are the names of turtles with red dots on there necks?
A red ear slider
How do you tell if a red eat slider is a boy or girl?
female red ear slider have a much shorter tail then the male.
Can you keep a red ear slider as a pet?
Of course! A red eared slider is the most common pet turtle in America!
