Urgent Care :: Missing Turtle

[turtlebung]

I need urgent help!

I had both my year old turtles in my backyard in their baby pool all fine and dandy. I had to go out and run errands and left in a rush and forgot to put them in their tank again. When I came back 1hr 30min later one of them was was gone!! Only one turtle was in the baby pool.

I have no clue if a cat took him or if he was able to jump out. I searched all over the backyard and have had no luck! Any help please??

[Spike 7.62]

There are lots of threads here about "lost" turtles and the measures to find them. Search and ye shall learn.

-Spike

[Ranger The Red Ear Slider]

Try putting out some of his favorite food. Tuna is a good option cause of its strong smell. Also some water.
If your neighborhood is known for stray cats/dogs it might of been possible for one of them to take your turtle but wouldn't you think they would take both?
Also a hawk/vulture might of took him if there is allot of them around where you live.
Good luck home you find him
keep us updated!

[marisa]

Look in all places he could possibly be hiding in---around shrubs, in flowerbeds, near the foundation of the house, etc.

[steve]

This is the link on the main site: http://www.redearslider.com/lost_turtle.html

Keep looking, even in places that might seem too small. If you can, block off areas you have searched and even setup a camera to capture any movement.

[Kemul]

Don't forget, turtles like to dig to cool off under the soil too.

[Spike 7.62]

It's been quite a while, how has your search progressed?

-Spike