This looks like a sad life..

[Freakinfreak]

2 ft tank with chinese soft shell turtle and accesories Bexleyheath London aquariums for sale

[mariekni]

awww i really hope someone who knows what they are doing takes this poor critter in. its quite sad to think that the little thing might have spent his whole life like that all cramped up

[GreenSlider]

Every reason not to encourage the trade in such a massive animal.....and he aint finished yet.

[AnythingWithAShell]

Poor thing. Marie, how far away from there are you?

You are the queen of saving turtles

[Freakinfreak]

I was looking at him... thinking, poor little guy... i think maybe they must've just put him in it for the picture but... aww i feel sad now

[mariekni]

Originally Posted by AnythingWithAShell

Poor thing. Marie, how far away from there are you?

You are the queen of saving turtles

london is 300 mile round trip. trust me i would love to take him but cant unfortunately

[AnythingWithAShell]

Originally Posted by Freakinfreak

I was looking at him... thinking, poor little guy... i think maybe they must've just put him in it for the picture but... aww i feel sad now

That's the problem that's seen so often, unfortunately. People buy baby turtles and can't/won't upgrade when necessary, so by the time they decide they have to rehome it, it's kept in pretty appalling conditions.

A lot of people are blown away by the cuteness, and simply don't realise what they're buying. Not helped by the wrong/omitted advice and info from a lot of shops, either.

I was in a popular independant aquatics shop near me one day buying some live plants, and someone was buying 5 (yes, 5) YBS. I commented loudly enough for everyone to hear that I hoped they knew the potential adult sizes, and I got the filthiest look from the girl serving them

Originally Posted by mariekni

london is 300 mile round trip. trust me i would love to take him but cant unfortunately

I know hun, I see so many but never anywhere near me. If I could I would take them all in

[diamondwolf130]

I just replied to the ad 'politely' saying how discusted I was at the conditions the turtle had been kept him and strongly advised them to re-advertise the turtle-WITHOUT the tank-free to a good home.

Selling the turtle along with this equipment is only going to attract more inexperienced owners who haven't got a sh*ts clue of what they are doing.

This turtle deserves a proper home!

[mariekni]

Originally Posted by diamondwolf130

I just replied to the ad 'politely' saying how discusted I was at the conditions the turtle had been kept him and strongly advised them to re-advertise the turtle-WITHOUT the tank-free to a good home.

Selling the turtle along with this equipment is only going to attract more inexperienced owners who haven't got a sh*ts clue of what they are doing.

This turtle deserves a proper home!

hear hear

[mariekni]

Originally Posted by AnythingWithAShell

I know hun, I see so many but never anywhere near me. If I could I would take them all in

well thats my problem i started off with one turtle (poor gert rip) as i just couldnt bring myself to leave her in the condition she was in. i now have 18!!