Like many animals they carry a form of Salmonella (food poisoning).
There are many diseases that a wild pond turtle can catch in its lifetime. One of these diseases is known as ulcerative shell disease.
yes,because in the wild they usually live together and people who have those two turtles say that they get along.
Wild turkeys do not have to carry diseases, but some of them do. You should not get those diseases because the turkeys will be cleaned before given to you to eat.
In a shallow fresh water pond that has lots of vegetation
Yes, however they should be put into the care of a wildlife rehabilitator in order to make sure they are fully healthy, released at the right time, and not carrying any diseases caught from other pets or food.
around 40 years possibly i think
Turtles will eat what ever they can find,just make shore the bug or slug wasn't just picked up from the wild because it may be sick or hold parisites.
Captive 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.
In Minnesota, painted turtles can be legally owned as pets, but there are specific regulations to follow. Individuals must have a valid fish and wildlife license if they are collecting turtles from the wild. Additionally, there are restrictions on the size and number of turtles that can be kept. It's always best to check local regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance.
Tortoises and turtles held in captivity can pick up diseases and spread them to wild animals. The captive animals live a fairly stress-free life so are able to fend off the diseases. However, wild populations live a more stressful life and their immune systems may not be able to cope with any sort of infection.
The legality of finding and keeping painted turtles varies by location. In many states and regions, it is illegal to capture and keep wild turtles without a permit, as they may be protected under local wildlife conservation laws. It's important to check local regulations regarding the collection of reptiles and amphibians. Additionally, removing turtles from their natural habitat can be harmful to their populations and ecosystems.
yes there are some wild turtles and toe teases are veterans