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xnatalie · 05-17-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Epsilon

He's CUTE!! I've heard of people having "pet" turtles that just hung out in the backyard. These were turtles that originally came from the wild. What if you kept him in the little area he is now, since it's still partially in your backyard, until he got used to you? Then you could let him roam your backyard. If you feed him, I'm sure he'd stick around. He'd probably like it a lot more in the backyard vs. a cage. Just a thought.

idk we might just end up doing that, and bring him inside for the winter. i guess we'll wait and see what happens

YORKIE7 · 05-18-2008, 09:51 AM

He is cute, i keep land turtles or tortoises as we call them in the UK. You need to be feeding him weeds such as dandelions, vetch, plantain, hawkbit. Lettuce is just water content and has no nutritional value. The little outdoor enclosure you have for him is perfect, but maybe you could put mesh on the top to secure him from predators? As long as the temps dont drop lower than 10 degrees celcius he will be fine outdoors. If the temps do drop the ideal indoor home for him would be a indoor rabbit cage, where you can attach a heat lamp and UV tube. He really is a cutie! good luck with him!

chachi · 05-18-2008, 09:59 AM

Petco and Petsmart have turtle food

RoxyJosMom · 05-18-2008, 11:45 AM

Bubble looks alot like Fred - a box turtle that lived in the woods behind our house and would stroll across our patio daily. We just put out pieces of fruit and veggies for him and let him go on his merry way.

alisonJ · 05-18-2008, 12:24 PM

Tortoises and turtles can make good pets!!! Desert tortoises are protected, and you can apply to be a custodian of one here, if you have a proper, walled yard. But no dog owners--dogs can kill them. They live to be over 100 years old, and they hibernate all winter. My friend has one who has quite a personality. He knocks on their sliding glass door to come in for a visit....but he lives outside in a little den they built for him.

WARNING regarding all reptile pets: Salmonella is a natural part of their digestive system. Always wash your hands after handling any reptile.

Southernlocs · 05-18-2008, 01:32 PM

We have alot of those in our backyard(wooded area) we also dont have water back there. We usually just let them be since they might have a turtle family looking for them

My kids will play with them for a minute and then i tell them to put them back where they got it from.

05-18-2008, 09:59 AM	#18
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Petco and Petsmart have turtle food __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-18-2008, 11:45 AM	#19
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	Bubble looks alot like Fred - a box turtle that lived in the woods behind our house and would stroll across our patio daily. We just put out pieces of fruit and veggies for him and let him go on his merry way. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

05-18-2008, 12:24 PM	#20
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	Tortoises and turtles can make good pets!!! Desert tortoises are protected, and you can apply to be a custodian of one here, if you have a proper, walled yard. But no dog owners--dogs can kill them. They live to be over 100 years old, and they hibernate all winter. My friend has one who has quite a personality. He knocks on their sliding glass door to come in for a visit....but he lives outside in a little den they built for him. WARNING regarding all reptile pets: Salmonella is a natural part of their digestive system. Always wash your hands after handling any reptile. __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

05-18-2008, 09:51 AM	#17
YORKIE7 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,227	He is cute, i keep land turtles or tortoises as we call them in the UK. You need to be feeding him weeds such as dandelions, vetch, plantain, hawkbit. Lettuce is just water content and has no nutritional value. The little outdoor enclosure you have for him is perfect, but maybe you could put mesh on the top to secure him from predators? As long as the temps dont drop lower than 10 degrees celcius he will be fine outdoors. If the temps do drop the ideal indoor home for him would be a indoor rabbit cage, where you can attach a heat lamp and UV tube. He really is a cutie! good luck with him!

05-18-2008, 01:32 PM	#21
Southernlocs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 92	We have alot of those in our backyard(wooded area) we also dont have water back there. We usually just let them be since they might have a turtle family looking for them My kids will play with them for a minute and then i tell them to put them back where they got it from.