Can I keep a turtle that I found?

Can I keep a turtle that I found?

Many reptile experts and enthusiasts will tell you not to keep a wild turtle as a pet, and they are right. It's the same reason you may be told not to keep a frog you found in your pond, or a bunny you found in your backyard. Animals that live in the wild are not used to living boxed-up in a tank, cage, or hutch.

What does it mean when you find a turtle in your yard?

When you have a turtle sighting, it means that all good things come if you are patient and stay the course. The turtle carries the wisdom of the ages. Part of that message is that life happens in perfect time with the Universe—divine timing.

Where can I take my lost turtle?

Contact the police, animal shelters within a 20-mile radius, pet stores or other pet-related businesses, veterinarians, nature centers, zoos… anywhere where someone might bring a lost tortoise, or ask for care information.