chris mcmartin

Not a good idea for the turtle, being out of its natural range, plus it's
probably illegal:

http://www.mcmartinville.com/reptiles/rph/rph_faq.htm#release

perendinater

Yes, but a well-fed Peninsula Cooter grows very quickly, and they will quite
large--far larger than 8 inches. In fact, an adult's shells can reach up to
about twice that, and a 16 inch turtle in a 50 gallon tank wouldn't work
well at all. I personally doubt they could survive north of Florida for two
reasons. One, if they could, why have they not spread further north? Two,
I'm not sure they hibernate.

I grew up on a house whose lawn sat between a lake and a swamp in central
Florida, and we saw turtles swimming about at all times of the year, though
on the coldest days (you know, the ones where the high never makes it above
60) we didn't see any. We had quite a few Peninsula Cooters around and we
kept several as a pets for while. None of them ever hibernated, remaining
as active as the temperature allowed.

Perhaps there is a local aquarium or living museum who might be interested
in taking it?

- John C.

papa roach

"Perendinater" <> Yes, but a well-fed Peninsula Cooter grows very quickly,
and they will quite large--far larger than 8 inches. In fact, an adult's
shells can reach up to about twice that, and a 16 inch turtle in a 50 gallon
tank wouldn't work well at all.>

He's talking about now. 8 inches, which is about twice as large as your ****
and your I.Q. put together, numbnutz.

dave fouchey

Was this necessary? What he posted happened to be appropriate to the
discussion, you might try it some time.

As for his Turtle no it will not survive in Ohio, they do not
hibernate. Perendinater has the right of it see if you can find a
local Aquarium who can take her, frankly not likely, or take a
vacation to Florida...;-) This points out the problem of keeping herps
of unknown (to you) growth habits as pets outside their range. Good
luck.

Dave

rick sloane

Thanks everyone for your advice. John, we have a local aquarium here in
town. I'll contact them and see what they have to say. We also have a
zoo which may be able to offer some advice.

Thanks,

Rick

rrr

Thanks everyone for your advice. John, there is a local aquarium which I
will contact. There is also a zoo which may be able to point me in the
right direction if the aquarium is unable to help. My vet may also be able
to put me in contact with someone.

Thanks,

Rick

rrr

To: rec.pets.herp
Thanks everyone for your advice. John, there is a local aquarium which I
will contact. There is also a zoo which may be able to point me in the
right direction if the aquarium is unable to help. My vet may also be able
to put me in contact with someone.

Thanks,

Rick


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