Lockdown Livebearers Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I need suggestions for the best way to locate a new home for an 8" Red-eared slider turtle. My son HAD to have a turtle when he was young. Now he's 18 and I have somehow 'acquired' his turtle. Unfortunately, the turtle is close to outgrowing her current tank and, though I could afford a larger tank, I just don't have the room. All of the traditional sites I would normally try (Craigslist, Buy Nothing, Offer up) have prohibitions against live animals. I don't even know if it's allowed here. I'm not looking to sell the turtle, I just want to find a good home for her. Someone who likes turtles and has a large tank or pond. Any suggestions on how/where to seek a potential new home for her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Local Fish Stores that sell turtles (lots do) will usually be more then happy to take your turtle and re-sell it. You can also try smaller pet stores (not petstores like petsmart, petco, petland, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 You could go on Facebook and look up a reptile club or group in your area and post about the turtle you're looking to rehome. Ups the chances you'll find a new owner who has experience and a proper set up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 15 hours ago, Lockdown Livebearers said: I need suggestions for the best way to locate a new home for an 8" Red-eared slider turtle. My son HAD to have a turtle when he was young. Now he's 18 and I have somehow 'acquired' his turtle. Unfortunately, the turtle is close to outgrowing her current tank and, though I could afford a larger tank, I just don't have the room. All of the traditional sites I would normally try (Craigslist, Buy Nothing, Offer up) have prohibitions against live animals. I don't even know if it's allowed here. I'm not looking to sell the turtle, I just want to find a good home for her. Someone who likes turtles and has a large tank or pond. Any suggestions on how/where to seek a potential new home for her? Either you lfs or Craigslist actually has a pets only page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Try contacting the local Zoo if you have one. They probably won't want the turtle, but they have keepers and contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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