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Turtle information please

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Question
I found a turtle. He is just one that you find walking across a road or driveway. I found this one this morning and picked him up and put him into the grandkids small plastic swimming pool. I don't know what to feed it, without going to the pet store and I don't even know if one will live long in there. There is about 5 inches of water in there and I place a board so he can climb on it and eat. What can I throw in there for him to eat? I want the grandchildren to see how beautiful he is. He is yellow and black striped. Help me please. I know I will let him go in a couple of days, but until then.......Thanks

Answer
If you are going to let it go in a couple days, don't sweat the food- in the wild these turtles often go a week or three without food.

The pool is just fine for a few days as ling as they can climb out and sun, so that's OK as well.

Black and yellow striped could be several turtles. Try this link to see if you can find it: http://tortoise.org/gallery2.html