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[Gdiross]

Hi, new to the board. I have been researching topics on releasing my RES's into the "wild" and have read on so many conflicting opinions. I have 2 RES's for about 5 years now. I live in a small apartment and they are in 2 tanks.. My big one is in the bigger tank and the smaller one about half the size. My big one is about a foot long and the littler guy is about 8in.. They are separated for about 3+ years now because the big one was biting the little guy pretty badly. Its got to the point where they are just laying around in crappy tanks doing nothing and i feel bad. I know a woman in upstate NY who owns a small petting zoo with a nice sized pond on her farm/private property. There is a snapping turtle and some painted turtles in it as well. She said i can release them here.. Please dont bash me by thinking of this option if its totally not doable.. Thats why i am posting, to get some clarity on releasing them and if would do so, would this pond be a bad idea. I just feel they are not living a good turtle life sitting in tanks all day. If this isnt a good idea at all, if a horrible idea, then what can i do to give them a more fulfilling and stimulating life?

Thanks

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Depending where you live and if res are not naturally native it is illegal to do so. Specially if they reproduce out there, because you might have a male and female. They will multiply faster then the native turtles and out compete them for food. In my state if res are found by state fish & boat they kill them. Res have become a major problem in areas, all because someone had the same idea you do right now. Have you tried finding someone that will take them? Post on craigslist to try and find them a new home, see if an animal shelter will take them.

[jgreerberube]

I agree with Diamondbacks4Life, post an ad on a classifieds site, like Kijiji or craigslist. Don't release them into the wild. Most likely illegal.

[Gdiross]

Thank u both