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Sent to Pet Experts March 25 2005 at 11:29 AM
   

I Need To Find A Place That Will Adopt My Snapping Turtle. [besides the Humain Society!] How Do I Do This?

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March 25 2005 at 3:19 PM (3 hours and 49 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
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 Snapping turtles are typically euthanized at shelters because of the lack of homes. 

If the animal came from the wild and can take care of itself, it should be released back into the wild.

If he has been in captivity for a while, he will need to go to a refuge or a sanctuary.

You should check with the museums in your area and see if they are interested in him.  You might also want to contact a wildlife cordinator in your area. 

Let me know if you still have questions.

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April 21 2005 at 10:43 AM (26 days and 19 hours later)
         

Thanks for your answer. It was very helpful.

I would like to know though what you mean by "in captivity for a while", because I have had this turtle for eight months and it was a baby when I recieved it.
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April 21 2005 at 10:45 AM (1 minute and 50 seconds later)
         
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 I meant that if you had just found it in the street, it could easily be returned to a pond.

If you have had it for a while, it has probably lost the natural ability to care for itself (finding food, protection, etc) and it cannot be returned to the wild.

Let me know if you still have questions.

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5067 Pet Accepts
15+ years-Pet care, Veterinary shelter medicine and infectious disease, Behavior training, Rescue
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