During my first week volunteering for Pam, I was not shocked to discover that she had several non-native turtle species in her care, which she came by in the usual manner:Person with a pet turtle they can't care for anymore: You do turtles, right?Wildlife rescuer: Yes, I help wild turtles that are sick or injured… Continue reading Finding Homes for Wayward Turtles
I started during the slow season, when there were relatively few turtles left in Pam's care. The ones that remained were either injured late in the season or their injuries were so severe that they wouldn't be recovered soon enough to be released before it got too cold out. Turtles can hibernate, but they need… Continue reading First week…feeding time!
Hello there, and welcome to my turtle blog, wherein I will be chronicling the process I have recently started to become a rehabilitator of wild turtles in Connecticut. I've been a turtle owner for well over a decade, but there is a big difference between owning pet turtles who are generally healthy and taking care… Continue reading The Journey Begins…Or, Are You Sure You Want To Do This?
