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tataking · Guest Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 4

we found this little guy in the middle of a huge parking lot. we think someone might have put him there, we want to give him a forever home, but are not sure what kind of turtle he is help! Smile

land or water (at least). thanks sooo much!

tataking · Guest Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 4

http://www.dogster.com/dogs/366064
scroll down to the last picture on the page, thats my turtle.
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http://www.dogster.com/dogs/366064
scroll downto the last picture on the page, thats my turtle.

2turtles · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject:

my guess is that is a baby snapping turtle - aquatic turtle

where are you located?

amberb1991 · Level 2 Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 29

looks like a snapper to me
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deesygirl · Moderator Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 1227

It appears to be an alligator snapper, see the three ridges down the back.
These guys take an experienced owner as they grow up to 2 feet long and weigh 150+ pounds. The best thing to do is to turn him loose in a good habitat. To do so call your local Fish, Wildlife and Parks and ask.

Here is some good information for you, that will tell you about them.

http://www.tortoise.org/archives/macrocl.html

And some pictures of 'Ol Bob, an adult snapper.

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tataking · Guest Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 4

we are located in north york, toronto , ontario , a residential area. thanks for all the great advice.
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deesygirl · Moderator Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 1227

Bad deal. I still recommend calling FIsh, Wildlife and Parks. In many non-native areas it is illegal to keep these because they will dessimate the native local population if it gets loose. They may want to know where you found it to try and find any others. They were probably breed by someone who couldn't get rid of them due to the laws and they dumped them. HAppens more than you could imagine. Look at the problems in Florida with captive animals being released.
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tataking · Guest Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 4

thank you very much.
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http://www.dogster.com/dogs/366064
scroll downto the last picture on the page, thats my turtle.

Rachel16 · Level 3 Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 365

its a snapping turtle Laughing

snapper_farm · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:45 pm Post subject:

it really hard to tell whether it is a common snapper or an alligator snapper at this stage. they will grow out of those ridges. and it is about the time when they looking for water after they hatch. mine is a common snapper looks very similar. you will know soon enough. the common snappers grow much faster but wont get as big as the alligator. the common will have a lot longer neck. i have mine in a similar set up to any aquatic turtle for the time being. after about 3 years you will need to either move to a pond setup or large tank. this is a great site for snapping turtle care, both common and alligator. http://www.chelydra.org/

snapper_farm · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:47 pm Post subject:

also thats a myth normally snapping turtle cause limited damage to fish population. mostly an older fisherman tale

torifritz30 · Level 2 Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 90

yeha def. that looks like a snapping turtle!! well a lot of people have already been here to tell you though!!lol Razz

welll talk to me !lol i am bored