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I found this tortoise yesterday afternoon, trying to cross the road and i was worried it was going to the run over. So i stopped and picked it up.
I am not sure what type it is and what to do with it.
any help with be appreciated
tortoise identification
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tortoise identification
by Patrick » Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:39 pm
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Re: tortoise identification
by Westley Price » Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:16 pm
Hi Patrick
That is in fact not a tortoise, but a terrapin, most likely a Marsh Terrapin.
Best to release it in a wet, swampy area nearby and let it be.
They often venture onto the road due to pool forming nest to the road from run-off.
That is in fact not a tortoise, but a terrapin, most likely a Marsh Terrapin.
Best to release it in a wet, swampy area nearby and let it be.
They often venture onto the road due to pool forming nest to the road from run-off.
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Re: tortoise identification
by Patrick » Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:31 pm
ok thanks
what can i feed it on?
would it be cruel to keep it as a pet ???
as we really look after our animals well.
what can i feed it on?
would it be cruel to keep it as a pet ???
as we really look after our animals well.
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Re: tortoise identification
by Lillypod » Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:37 pm
It is illegal to keep it, sadly. Best will be to let it go back where it came from.
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Re: tortoise identification
by Patrick » Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:41 pm
oh ok thanks
as i would like to get one then, what is a good one to go for.
as i would like to get one then, what is a good one to go for.
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Re: tortoise identification
by Lillypod » Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:54 pm
All tortoises/terrapins/turtles are illegal without a permit.
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Re: tortoise identification
by Patrick » Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:58 pm
i have seen them for sale at pet shop???
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Re: tortoise identification
by Lillypod » Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:12 pm
Yeah, I know.
Apparently they are all illegally imported.
Apparently they are all illegally imported.
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