Is it safe to release a turtle into the pond at a golf course? (elementary school, to live in)

[IncogNegro]

I've got this pet turtle that I don't want anymore. It's a red-eared slider. It's just too much of a hassle cleaning up after the ****ing thing.

So I've decided to set it free. I already scouted a really cool pond down at the local golf course. I went down and had a good look and I could see some minnows swimming around in there. So it's got a functioning eco system.

Do you think the turtle will survive, or will the pesticides kill it?

[oktaren]

it all depends on where you live. just because it would live in an ecosystem, doesn't make it safe. it may be a species that is not native to the area and would ruin the ecosystem if placed in it.

[astrogal]

It is NOT cool to release pets in the wild and in alot of cases illegal. I am not familiar with CA fish and wildlife laws but usually in most states that is a BIG NO NO. Released pets can cause all kinds of havoc and introduce diseases. Find it a home! Post on Craig's List or something....usually lots of kids want turtles or people want turtles for their own private ponds.

[Huckleberry3911948]

Originally Posted by IncogNegro

I've got this pet turtle that I don't want anymore. It's a red-eared slider. It's just too much of a hassle cleaning up after the ****ing thing.

So I've decided to set it free. I already scouted a really cool pond down at the local golf course. I went down and had a good look and I could see some minnows swimming around in there. So it's got a functioning eco system.

Do you think the turtle will survive, or will the pesticides kill it?

release that turtle set him free!
stephen s
san diego ca

[Calibound-Yorkiemom]

Originally Posted by astrogal

It is NOT cool to release pets in the wild and in alot of cases illegal. I am not familiar with CA fish and wildlife laws but usually in most states that is a BIG NO NO. Released pets can cause all kinds of havoc and introduce diseases. Find it a home! Post on Craig's List or something....usually lots of kids want turtles or people want turtles for their own private ponds.

I agree whole heartedly with this statement. One thing you could do is call around to schools to see if any teachers may want it as a classroom pet. When I used to teach I kept turtles as my classroom pet one year for my 3rd graders. They loved it.

[OutOfSoCal]

you can also list it on Craigslist and get rid of it quickly. Or you local SPCA or shelter will take it you can also look up turtle rescues in the area and give them a call.

Imagine if you were dropped in the mmiddle of a jungle after beinf fed adn take care everday up to that point. You need to learn to live adn survive with no prior experience. If he came from the wild we already no hes real good at hiding or escaping, as he was caught once already

[Tony Brunolesci]

Turtle soup. Case closed.

[astrogal]

Hey as far as I am concerned soup is better then release into the wild...I even have a recipe...though it is for snapping turtle.

[jessemh431]

hes lived a sheltered (no pun intended) life. you feed him and he has no predators. he would have no clue how to live in the wild. he would probably starve to death.

bring it to a pet store and see if they'll take him back. craigslist is a good idea also. or just go to the nearest elementary school and ask the principal if they would like one for some classroom.

[ferretkona]

turtleloveranch@groups.msn.com or call a vet and ask where to surrender it.