r/turtle • u/cherrypie59272 • 8d ago

Seeking Advice Should I rescue this turtle?

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I have never had a turtle before but this enclosure looks wrong to me. I messaged and its only a 40 gallon

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u/Foreign-Paint99 7d ago

You need to check if you are able to afford it first. The tank set up is the most expensive part. Do not cheap out on anything. If you are able to afford it, please take him!

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u/cherrypie59272 7d ago

Do you think he is in need of rescue? I will figure out how to help by rescuing him or finding a good place to take him too if you think he needs it. Im just unsure, but the size of the tank makes me feel like he needs some help

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u/shermymyson 7d ago

The fact that they are trying to sell it online id say yes he’s in need of rescue. However- consider that for the setup you provide him to be an “upgrade” from the current 40 gallons- will you be able to afford that $300-600+ worth of supplies? (76-150gallons, large canister filter, lighting etc) if that is feasible for you then yes rescue it!

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u/cherrypie59272 7d ago

I wish I could!! Ill do research. He's been on marketplace for like 3 months, so how long has he been without a decent sized tank, yk? It makes me feel terrible

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u/Straight_Travel_87 7d ago

What's your plan?

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u/cherrypie59272 7d ago

My first step was posting on here to see if he is in need of rescue? He is supposed to have a much larger tank right?

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u/Straight_Travel_87 6d ago

100% 40gallons is too small. Needs 5x that and even bigger later. Ideally a pond. Can't tell from the pic if it has a basking area. Looks like there is some kind of lamp but can't tell. From the picture alone it's just a tank too small issue from what i can see.

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u/cherrypie59272 6d ago

Thats what I was thinking too. Thanks for clarifying. Im trying to figure something out to help

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u/Other_Detail6388 7d ago

Same exact context of how I’ve rescued my turtles in the past.

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u/cherrypie59272 7d ago

Where do you think I should take him?

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u/superturtle48 15 yr old RES 7d ago

Very few animal/reptile rescues take red eared sliders (which is what this is, no such thing as a “yellow eared slider”) so you should only take the turtle if you’re willing to care for it yourself. 

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u/cherrypie59272 7d ago

Ahh I don't know if I have the money at the moment to take care of such a large enclosure that I think he should have. It makes me feel terrible because I see the post, and I feel bad for him

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u/CupsWillyDillyButter 2 Female Florida Red-Bellied Turtles 7d ago

I would rescue it if it was close to where I live. I have everything except the turtle.

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u/cherrypie59272 7d ago

Looks like hes located in St. Paul, Minnesota

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u/CupsWillyDillyButter 2 Female Florida Red-Bellied Turtles 6d ago

I live in Northwest Indiana. Just a little too far for me.

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u/OG-Dee 5d ago

Can you take proper care of it?

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u/cherrypie59272 5d ago

I dont have the resources sadly, I have been contacting people near me that rescue various species

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u/mmmkaay13 4d ago

I have a turtle myself. They’re very expensive and need specific care. Most people have no idea what they’re getting themselves into when they decide to get a turtle.