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Found a turtle????

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Question
turtle pic 3
turtle pic 3
well i really wanna keep the turtle. ill return it if i hav to. is there anyway to get it out of defense mode?

Answer
Return it to the same place, preferably the same time of day. Inexperienced people should not be taking in wild animals, and it may be against the law where you are.

Wild reptiles also do not make good captives. They will stress for long periods of time, which can make them immuno-compromised and ill, not to mention that they are also known to refuse food until they starve to death. You have to return it. If you want a pet, do the research first, and get a proper captive bred pet.