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I can't find my turtle anywhere and I looked everywhere. I have two turtles and one clam.

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First of all, do not panic. Turtles normally like warm places. They also like tight places. Check in tight spots and near things that are warm or hot, such as a hot computer. Also, you may want to leave some pellets or treats for your turtle around the house and it might come out and get it. Be patient and keep looking. Remember, a turtle can survive up to 10 days without food or water.

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I have lost my turtle. I had left it out in my hall. What should I do to find it?

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Close any doors or gates to prevent it from leaving the house, and leave food around the area where you lost it. I usually find my turtle in my closet, so check any warm, dark places around your house.

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Where can you find a turtle?

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Try looking in marshy areas, swamp wetlands, etc. For aquatic turtles try looking in slow flowing rivers, large ponds, or small lakes.

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My baby turtle is wild and she loves it in her environment in my house, is that a good sign?

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Yes, if the turtle is happy, that usually means it's healthy and okay. Just keep doing what you're doing or make a daily routine on taking care of it.

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W found a baby diamondback terrapin. My friend took it home then released it into the wild. Will it be okay? Also, would I need to pay a fine for having a wild turtle?

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Yes, it will be okay, and it depends on where you live whether or not you would have to pay a fee.

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What other foods could I put out for my turtle to make it come out of hiding?

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Turtles love veggies, though you'd have to look up which kinds are best for your specific breed. Maybe some live or dried crickets or mealworms would help, too. Do a little research.

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Is it OK to have a wild turtle in my house?

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No. They can carry many diseases, and since they are not captive bred, they will have a hard time adjusting to a new home.

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I have one in my backyard but now I can't find it and I have a big backyard. What should I do?

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Think about where a turtle would hide. Would it be under a log? Near water? Usually turtles like moist environments.

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Do I have to pay a fee if I have a wild turtle?

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No, but in some areas it's illegal to keep wild turtles. You may have to pay a fine if you get caught.

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My terrapin has been missing for a couple of weeks now, he got lost in my garden and we've looked everywhere. How long can he survive in the cold without food or water?

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Unfortunately, not very long. Every animal needs some kind of heat and food source, and without the required essentials, death is a possibility.

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My Singaporean turtle is very small and I cant find it anywhere.

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If you are living alone, the first thing you should do is not move things too much and gently move around your home. If you are living with family friends etc. ask them to be weary and to help you. (Consider where it cannot be so you can have a room to put things in). 2. Try to bait the turtle if you know where it may be. Turtles will eventually find their food, but not quickly. Set up a habitat where it can reach it so while you may be gone or looking some where else it will reside there after being removed from its familiar land. 3. Try smelling around or use someone or something that can smell their surroundings to locate its distinct smell.

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