turtle

[sam]

my daughter will be 12 next week and she wants a turtle.
I usually don't do the animal thing,but she said I want to name my turtle my brothers name because I miss him so much.so yeah kinda deal breaker right there. or mabey just her ploy to sucker me into it!
I have zero experience with turtles.
have went to pet shops have seen water and land turtles.
any suggestions?
some of the land turtles can live outside(no issue there have 16 acres)
thanks

 

[Shemp]

I like turtles....

but that's about all I know.

 

[sam]

thinkin about Russian turtle over water turtle

 

[Mac11FA]

There are a lot of variables to consider. Here is a good link to give you a better idea of what you might need. They only refer to indoor kept pets so I am not sure about outdoor pets. I would guess that you would need some way of keeping it fenced or caged and still be able to provide the habitat necessary. As a whole, pets are usually not expensive, the supplies and food are what get ya!

 

[sam]

didn't know it was SO hard to find a Russian turtle.after calling every pet store in warner robins/macon area.started looking online. I responded to a add on LIARSLIST,against my better judgment.guy said he had a 1.5 year old Russian turtle $60 .(cost $109 at pet stores) after few emails and finding that he only lived 20 min from me.i was like heck ya. right as I was getting ready to leave,he sent me his # I texted and said send me pic. glad I did. he was trying to sell me a gopher turtle.i texted back and said,i have those all over my woods,thats a gopher turtle....NOTHING
UGHHHHH fuckin people
called pet store in Columbus 90 minute drive and they have 1 left.was more then happy to take my CC payment and I will pickup Saturday. I really cant believe that some people are really that way.fuckin bastard

 

[Mac11FA]

didn't know it was SO hard to find a Russian turtle.after calling every pet store in warner robins/macon area.started looking online. I responded to a add on LIARSLIST,against my better judgment.guy said he had a 1.5 year old Russian turtle $60 .(cost $109 at pet stores) after few emails and finding that he only lived 20 min from me.i was like heck ya. right as I was getting ready to leave,he sent me his # I texted and said send me pic. glad I did. he was trying to sell me a gopher turtle.i texted back and said,i have those all over my woods,thats a gopher turtle....NOTHING
UGHHHHH fuckin people
called pet store in Columbus 90 minute drive and they have 1 left.was more then happy to take my CC payment and I will pickup Saturday. I really cant believe that some people are really that way.fuckin bastard

People never seem to learn their lesson about Craigslist! Your lucky you did not make the meet, he may have had other things in mind!

 

[Sublimebeer]

Turtles will last forever. Go box, or land turtle over water turtles. It's impossible to keep tank water clean. Even after I bought a $300 filter from pet smart. I had 4 red ear sliders for 5 years. I let them go in the hooch. All female. By the time I let them go they were almost a foot long each. Had them in a 60 gallon tank.

 

[Hoss]

I'm betting she'll quickly lose interest as they have no personality or redeeming qualities. Get her something cool like a sugar glider . Those are awesome

 

[sam]

sugar glider? ill have look those up.not sure what they are.
goal is Russian turtle habitat outside.im not a fan of animals in the house!

 

[sam]

People never seem to learn their lesson about Craigslist! Your lucky you did not make the meet, he may have had other things in mind!

I am so done using CL lesson learned,asshole trying sell me a turtle that is wild

 

[Hoss]

I am so done using CL lesson learned,asshole trying sell me a turtle that is wild

As opposed to tame turtles?? Is that really a thing??

 

[sam]

gopher turtles are illegal

http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/gopher-tortoise/rules-and-regulations/
im not really thrilled about another animal

 

[Lokidogg]

I had a sugar glider. They are a lot of fun but do make some LOUD calls (mines name was siren) and their urine begins to smell because of their diet.

 

[sam]

yuck,i really do not want anything in the house.and smell of URINE.not going to happen!
I found a Russian turtle @pet store in Columbus going pick it up Saturday
they can live outside . my husband will be having fun making its new habitat this weekend!

 

[Mac11FA]

We know who wears the SHORTS in your family!

 

[sam]

FUNNY!
ill post pics when all done
its a Bday present for our daughter.

 

[sam]

 

[Hoss]

Does it do any tricks?

 

[Strider12]

Does it do any tricks?

The turtle or Sam?

 

[sam]

Does it do any tricks?

I don't think so....but the outside cat is very intrigued!!!