Out of Breath Records Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 So I drove in to work today and there was a turtle in the parking lot, pretty big guy. Not sure what to do with him. There's no parks or anything nearby i have no idea how he got here. I live in southern Cali if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameswiersema Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 El Dorado park in Los Alamitos/Long Beach area has a shit ton of water turtles in the pond/lake thing near the nature center if that is at all local to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Make a thread about it. David The Gnome, Princess Logan, GradedOnACurve and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Make a thread about it. Done. Close the thread. stl_ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Seriously though call animal control weinerdog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 So I drove in to work today and there was a turtle in the parking lot, pretty big guy. Not sure what to do with him. There's no parks or anything nearby i have no idea how he got here. I live in southern Cali if that helps. he probably drove parkinglot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 he probably drove cwhitmuzik, hippielauryn, GradedOnACurve and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrockcomicart Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Call animal control. In my area there is no shortage of ponds to put the guy in, but if there's nothing like that in your area, best to let someone with experience handle it. Alligator Snappers are mean. If it's one of those, and you don't know how to handle it, then it's best not to approach. They're not aggressive in the sense that they'll charge you, but they are territorial, and defensive if threatened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hmmm, I just don't want to leave the guy on the road and I know you guys are online all the time. JoToRoBo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 If the turtle was in the parking lot, I'd assume another creature drove it in and left it there. Maybe just page the owner of a "pretty big" turtle and see who shows up. rynflnnry and parkinglot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Call animal control. In my area there is no shortage of ponds to put the guy in, but if there's nothing like that in your area, best to let someone with experience handle it. Alligator Snappers are mean. If it's one of those, and you don't know how to handle it, then it's best not to approach. They're not aggressive in the sense that they'll charge you, but they are territorial, and defensive if threatened. How can I tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameswiersema Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Pic? We might be able to identify it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 He probably wants to be there. Leave him. DAMMIT can't change my name to "parkinglotturtle" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 It strayed from the closest water source from where you found it. Bring it back and it will likely nest again. I've done this with plenty of turtles. Pretty adaptable critters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 oooh my god snapper turtles, fucked my childhood UP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Ask him if he ever hit Ms. O'Neill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrockcomicart Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 If he's not aggressive, move him out of the road. People like to deliberately hit turtles for some reason. If he isn't in immediate danger, though, call animal control to handle him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Pic? We might be able to identify it Will take after I get out of work soon. Hopefully he's still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 It strayed from the closest water source from where you found it. Bring it back and it will likely nest again. I've done this with plenty of turtles. Pretty adaptable critters. No idea where that would be. Is it bad to relocate them by say giving them to a friend who knows how to take care of reptiles/has big backyard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrockcomicart Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Relocation is not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Okay, my office has a manmade koi pond, it's pretty enclosed though, I'm thinking it might be from there not sure. I don't know if it's a better bet to take it home with me to guarantee its safety or try and put it back into a koi pond where it might escape again. parkinglot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Capture him. Name him. Feed him. Love Him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Like a legit water turtle or a desert tortoise? I too live in SoCal and have encountered a tortoise here and there. If you're near a desert just drop the little dude off a little off the main road and he'll go on his way. If you're far from any deserts I'd look up the local Humane Society, they'll come pick him up, give him a meal, make sure he's not injured, then release him somewhere safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Like a legit water turtle or a desert tortoise? I too live in SoCal and have encountered a tortoise here and there. If you're near a desert just drop the little dude off a little off the main road and he'll go on his way. If you're far from any deserts I'd look up the local Humane Society, they'll come pick him up, give him a meal, make sure he's not injured, then release him somewhere safe. I have no idea, I'll take a pic in a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 or try and put it back into a koi pond where it might escape again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTAh3Gxe1oQ rynflnnry, Out of Breath Records and KJL95 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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