Other Turtle Discussion :: What to do with a rescued turtle?

[steve]

I wouldn't ship a turtle, period. There a few sites with directions on how. I think you would have a better time re-homing this turtle yourself. If you have a healthy hatchling and detailed care instructions, you might find a willing keeper.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

Thanks steve,ill try find someone that is able to take care of him then.Again thanks for the help and i promise ill have some pictures up of the little guy later tonight.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

Allright so i finnally got some pictures for all of you too see,just a warning though my computer has been acting kind of funky lately so if the pictures look a little blurry or cloudy please tell me so that i can fix it.













The good news is that someone from www.turtlehomes.org contacted me via email yesterday she read the application i sent in and decided to help since she was going to be in florida on sunday (tommorow) she wants to come and pick up the turtle,rather than having it shipped.Im expecting a call from her,so ill update asap.

[Hoooneylynn]

Awe too cute.. I cant believe turts can be that small.

[Kallistos]

That's great! It's very convinient that the lady is coming. I'm sure the turtle will go on to live a long and healthy life. Nice save and thanks for putting in all the effort that was needed!

[steve]

Good job! Hopefully she will update you regularly.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

Good job! Hopefully she will update you regularly.

I think she will if i ask nice enough,the lady seemed like she was very concerned for the turtle she asked me tons questions like if the turtle has a place that it can dry off and if the water temperature is right and etc.I trust they will take care of "penny" we named her yesterday Im going to miss her though,ive gotten quite attached lol.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

The lady from turtle homes never got back to me so i filled out another application and several more in other adoption programs but infortunatley.Im sad to say that this morning when i woke up me and my girlfriend found "penny" hanging on to her dock with her eyes closed..we got closer and she didnt move,which is weird because she's usuallly terrified of anything that moves.I picked her up and nothing..seems like she passed away last night..i just dont know why,her water temperature was ok and she was eating and everything,we buried her in my girlfriends backyard in a small little jewelery box with a towel underneath her..poor thing

[turtledudee]

i am so sorry! but its good that you tried to save him/her.

[marisa]

I'm very sorry the baby didn't make it.

[SpotsMama]

How sad! Those tiny ones are so delicate.