People inexperienced
in turtle care may provide inappropriate care or
assume euthanasia is the only solution.
Put the turtle into a
container he/she cannot crawl
out of.
Do not put the injured turtle
with any other animals including other turtles.
Place a damp
towel or damp paper towels on the bottom of the container.
Put the turtle in a quiet
place.
When transporting to a veterinarian
or wildlife rehabilitator, cover the turtle container – human
contact can be stressful to wild animals.
Note
exactly where the turtle was found so it can be returned
after recovery.
Don’t:
Do NOT remove healthy turtles
from the wild. Turtles can sometimes heal from injuries and
scars may be present in recovered
individuals.
Do NOT put the turtle in
water.
Do NOT attempt to repair
or clean the fracture site.
Do NOT put ointment on the
fracture site.
Do NOT put the turtle outside
of your house– The
purpose of this is to avoid fly strikes.
If the
turtle cannot be brought inside, put them in the shade and
cover the container they are in.
If you need to hold the turtle
overnight before transporting them, the turtle must be kept
in a safe place
where nocturnal predators (raccoons) can’t get them.
