*Turtle 911 - Lost 2" Turtle in Progress*

[GreenHockey]

Ok, say the same kind of 2" red earred baby slider turtle that BearsFan posted about managed to escape into an unfenced yard . . . what would be the best way to bait for it?!?!

Right now I have a shallow dish of water sitting under the bush I suspect he escaped into, will this be enough to lure him in, or is there a better way?

I suspect he went into the shade, but do you think he went in search of something to bask on?

Thanks for any suggestionsor advice you can give me!!!

 

[fishcatch22]

Ok, say the same kind of 2" red earred baby slider turtle that BearsFan posted about managed to escape into an unfenced yard . . . what would be the best way to bait for it?!?!

Right now I have a shallow dish of water sitting under the bush I suspect he escaped into, will this be enough to lure him in, or is there a better way?

I suspect he went into the shade, but do you think he went in search of something to bask on?

Thanks for any suggestionsor advice you can give me!!!

OMG, this is a fish forum, dude. i'd reccomend going to www.reptileforums.com and asking the question there.

 

[Dangerdoll]

for the record, I'd say your chance of luring him with anything are slim to none.... how can you be sure he walked off and wasn't picked up from a predator.... hawk, raccoon, skunk, dog, cat... the pred's are endless.

 

[aardvark1]

Fishcatch-

Pardon me buttin' in, but sorta of rude there with your answer, guy!. She asked an honest question (should have been "Dude-ette" instead of "Dude" ); might have taken a less abrupt tone; might be the way I read your reply, after all no visual cues with written posts, etc. Just my take on it....

Green Hockey-please excuse me hijacking your thread!

Oh! And as for your question-ain't gotta clue!

:dance2:

 

[fish_freak]

And turtles do live in freshwater although I think this may get moved not sure where it would go though.

 

[tmtpowers]

Maybe food and water to swim in? Don't really know but I wouldn't think its a good idea to leave a turtle unattended outside when not in a cage.

 

[Toirtis]

for the record, I'd say your chance of luring him with anything are slim to none.... how can you be sure he walked off and wasn't picked up from a predator.... hawk, raccoon, skunk, dog, cat... the pred's are endless.

Agreed. Your only chance is to actively and carefully look for him....at that size, should he be wandering about still, he will not last long.

 

[fishcatch22]

Fishcatch-

Pardon me buttin' in, but sorta of rude there with your answer, guy!. She asked an honest question (should have been "Dude-ette" instead of "Dude" ); might have taken a less abrupt tone; might be the way I read your reply, after all no visual cues with written posts, etc. Just my take on it....

Green Hockey-please excuse me hijacking your thread!

Oh! And as for your question-ain't gotta clue!

:dance2:

I wasn't being rude. notice I had a period. and as for dude.... DOH! :duh:

 

[UncaBret]

I wasn't being rude. notice I had a period. and as for dude.... DOH! :duh:

So, if you have a period its not rude??? I don't understand.

 

[fishcatch22]

So, if you have a period its not rude??? I don't understand.

I wasn't meaning t to be rude.... i'm sorry. I just wanted to say that bringing up a herp subject was not a wise thing to do at a fish website, and wanted to direct her to the right forum, that's all.