just found ourselves in possessi..

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We have just gotten a type of land turtle (not by choice) and we want to do what is best for it. I know nothing about taking proper care of it so I wo.. 

We have just gotten a type of land turtle (not by choice) and we want to do what is best for it. I know nothing about taking proper care of it so I would like suggestions as to what we can do with it so that it is well cared for. It has a hard shell that is about 5 1/2" long by about 6" wide. Are there organizations that take them? Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

Get on your local Humane Society webpage. They usually have a "reptile" expert, if not call vets in your area.

I found an abandoned turtle in the park a few years ago. I did not want a turtle -- my dogs would have not been kind! I contacted the reptile expert and was told I found an African Sulcata and they grow up to 150 lbs! I took it to the reptile expert who nursed it back to health -- there were some issues, but it did survive. Later, the turtle was taken to a WILDLIFE RESCUE center set up for this type of turtle. The turtle I found needed HEAT and DRY, and we live in the Pacific NW -- cold and wet! I did the best thing I could, and did not want to keep it. I didn't want to have a walking coffee table . . . if you know what I mean!

NOTE: NOT ALL TURTLES live in or near water!! Please don't listen to these answers. You could be doing it more harm then good! what is best for it is to find out what kind of turtle it is and return it to the wild in an area where it will do well. take it to a local pond, or river, or the water source closest to where you found it Let it go. I see one every once in a while slowly pass bye. I told my grandson to leave it alone. They get bigger, but you could ck with the local zoo and see if they want it. Good Luck pem Someone in my apt. bldg. lost their turtle.do you live in south cali? Could it be theres? Only plan to keep it if you are willing and able to give it a decent sized living area (say a large rubbermaid tub or something filled with sod or earth or something) and research into land turtles, how to clean care and feed them, spend some money on a UV light and that sort of thing. land turtles are kinda lame if you want an exciting pet, but they're cute anyway. water turtles are more active. RELEASE IT! Before the time comes for them to hibernate, in a few more weeks.