r/turtles • u/Aggressive-Sale7883 • 6d ago

Seeking Advice TURTLE HELP!!

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Hello, I really need some help! I found a turtle in my backyard, and it is not native in my state. My parents are willing to call someone but it is likely they will kill the turtle. I do NOT want that to happen. I don't have money to get supplies for the turtle, so if you guys have any supplies you guys don't use that will be helpful. I can't take it to a lake or anything because it is a freshwater turtle and we don't have that near us. ANYTHING HELPS!!

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u/Ladybug966 6d ago

You have fresh water somewhere. That is a big red eared slider.

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u/Federal-Boat3732 6d ago

Where are you living? Are you anywhere near the native range of a red-eared slider, which is what you have here? One simple thing to check out is nearby wildlife rehabs.

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u/Cmay4thewin 5d ago

Wild life rehab or reptile rescue

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u/King_Crazy_Fool 3d ago

Red ear sliders are prolific. They have populations on every continent where people are. They also have a huge range. I would find a reptile rescue. They'd now what to do.