If you can’t keep your turtle, you can post an ad in the office of a local pet store or veterinary office. Petco allow ads to be posted. Animals control agencies and humane societies will accept ads. If you are unable to find a pet store or humane society in your area, you may be able to adopt a turtle from a local animal shelter or rescue group.
You may also consider adopting from an animal rescue organization, such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI). AWI do not euthanize turtles, but they do offer a variety of services, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and foster care. You can find more information about these organizations on their websites.
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Can I give my turtle to Petco?
According to a statement from the company, petco will accept turtles of any size despite the cdc warning. “We will continue to work closely with the U.S.
Where do you release a turtle?
If you have a pet turtle that has been in captivity for a long time and you want to release it or no longer can care for it, consider handing it over to other reptile owners, professionals or wildlife organizations. If you can’t find a suitable home for your pet, it may be a good idea to give it to someone who is willing to take care of it.
If your turtle has any of the following symptoms, you should contact your vet immediately: the skin on the back of its shell is discoloured or has a yellowish tinge; the turtle’s eyes are closed and it is unable to open them; it has an open wound on its head or neck; or it appears to be suffering from an infection.
If you are unsure of what to do, contact the vet as soon as possible and ask them to look for any signs of infection, such as pus, pus-filled blisters, or pus oozing from the wound. The vet will also be able to tell you what type of treatment is available to treat the infection and how long it will take to heal.
Can I put my pet turtle in a pond?
Turtles need a specific type of habitat that provides them both water and air time. A backyard turtle pond can be created that will take care of these turtle needs and more. The pond needs to be at least 50 gallons. The size will allow for the turtles to swim freely and for the water to be kept at a constant temperature.
The pond should also be large enough to allow the turtle to lay eggs. The water temperature should be maintained between 68 and 72 degrees. If the temperature is too high, the eggs will not hatch and the hatchlings will die. Too low of a temperature will kill the baby turtles and cause them to starve to death.
How long can a turtle live?
Depending on the species of turtle, the lifespan varies greatly. A typical pet turtle can live between 10 and 80 years, but larger turtles can live up to 100 years. Turtles are very intelligent creatures and can be trained to do a variety of tasks such as digging, climbing, swimming, feeding, and more. They can also be used as pets and companions.
Can you return a turtle to Petco?
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return it to any of our Petco or Unleashed by Petco stores or to one of their authorized dealers for a full refund of the purchase price, less shipping and handling charges.
