catbirdseat Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 A neighbor found this big turtle wandering the neighborhood and my wife took it thinking maybe it was a pond turtle. I took one look at it and knew what it was. Snapping turtles are non-native, so we can't just turn it loose somewhere. If no one wants it, we'll have to kill it. Before you ask, the zoo definitely doesn't want it. If you live on the East Coast or somewhere where they are native, I could ship it to you and you could release it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 A neighbor found this big turtle wandering the neighborhood ...If no one wants it, we'll have to kill it. Just pretend she didn't find it dumbass! or wait, make soup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboboy Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 let it go in Green lake or Lake Washington. Probably most of the species there are non-native anyway. The only way it could make a difference is if it finds more like itself, then...there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Have you tried any local pet shops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 I think it started out as a pet when it was small and cute. When it got large they decided they didn't want it anymore. It's big enough now to take a finger off if you aren't careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I used to kill those things with my BB gun when I lived in the south. One bit my dog one time and we had to chop it's head off to get it loose. Scary little suckers. They're considered pests down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Talk to these guys. They might have someone local who'll take it: http://www.chelydra.org/snapping_turtle_yahoo_club.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboboy Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 you're welcome to let it go in my yard, also. There's water and no kids for it to bother. But it would probably end up in Lake Washington anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 What about the Reptile Zoo in Gold Bar? They migth take it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Put it in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancegranite Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I reccomend a hearty stew. CLICK HERE The taste is somewhere between alligator gar and blue heron. Of course, heron can have that unappealing kingfisher-esque taste if not prepared correctly. The shell makes for a great holiday salad bowl, or a delightful addition to your primative warrior mens group costume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhound Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I might take it, whats your location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 Shoreline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 Talk to these guys. They might have someone local who'll take it: http://www.chelydra.org/snapping_turtle_yahoo_club.html OMG, there are actually people who will pay for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhound Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 is that in WA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 See if they'll trade for a #5 C4 cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I might take it, whats your location? \ Make sure you get a recipe with it hound, if not cooked correctly them damn tings is tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Good soup and eye glass frames!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society has a rescue and adoption progam: http://www.pnwhs.org/index.php?page=home How big is this sucker? I'm going back east next week and could bring it back to where it belongs, maybe. I may also be able to convince some science teachers to make it the class pet. I spent many a summer afternoon probing the mud for these guys, pulling them out by their tail, and selling them to the black guys who were fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glm Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Two suggestions: First, definitely try the reptile zoo out in Sultan/Gold Bar/near there, or that other rescue place. Second, I saw a lost turtle flyer on a phone pole the other day (but this was in Bellevue, I think) - it might be someone's pet and you could post a flyer or 2 in the neighborhood where it was found and the owner might come forward - worth a try and not much effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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