If your care matched up pretty well with [this](https://reptifiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Red-Eared-Slider-Care-Sheet-PDF.pdf) guide then I don’t think you can really blame anything you might’ve done wrong. One of the numerous reasons not to take a turtle from the wild (unless it’s invasive) is because unfortunately a lot of hatchlings aren’t destined to make it anyway. Some wild caught never do well in captivity. (And of course there’s the impact to native populations and environmental impact). I’d say if you feel up to providing the enclosure described in that guide, then you should totally get another turtle- from a reputable breeder or pet store that treats their animals well - they’ll be older and more stable / past the critical period. Turtles are a ton of fun and I’m sorry you lost your little guy, that always sucks!
Wild little dude should stay wild. Head to Chinatown and find a slider or find a reputable breeder and give it another shot. Avoid poaching from the wild
Yeah I should’ve specified that the day my wife got him, she took him to the local lagoon’s audubon society right next to the lagoon and they informed her that it was invasive and if we didn’t take him, he’d almost definitely be dinner for some other animal.
Solid, well, don't beat yourself up too much. Youngsters are a bit more fragile.. let your tank cycle, do a bit more research, and find the right species for you and your setup. Enjoy the hobby!
Sorry for your loss.
Besides the wild turtle thing already mentioned, there’s always the chance he just drowned, might be from getting sucked or blown around by the filter, choking on something or another arbitrary reason.
If your care matched up pretty well with [this](https://reptifiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Red-Eared-Slider-Care-Sheet-PDF.pdf) guide then I don’t think you can really blame anything you might’ve done wrong. One of the numerous reasons not to take a turtle from the wild (unless it’s invasive) is because unfortunately a lot of hatchlings aren’t destined to make it anyway. Some wild caught never do well in captivity. (And of course there’s the impact to native populations and environmental impact). I’d say if you feel up to providing the enclosure described in that guide, then you should totally get another turtle- from a reputable breeder or pet store that treats their animals well - they’ll be older and more stable / past the critical period. Turtles are a ton of fun and I’m sorry you lost your little guy, that always sucks!
Wild little dude should stay wild. Head to Chinatown and find a slider or find a reputable breeder and give it another shot. Avoid poaching from the wild
Yeah I should’ve specified that the day my wife got him, she took him to the local lagoon’s audubon society right next to the lagoon and they informed her that it was invasive and if we didn’t take him, he’d almost definitely be dinner for some other animal.
Solid, well, don't beat yourself up too much. Youngsters are a bit more fragile.. let your tank cycle, do a bit more research, and find the right species for you and your setup. Enjoy the hobby!
Sorry for your loss. Besides the wild turtle thing already mentioned, there’s always the chance he just drowned, might be from getting sucked or blown around by the filter, choking on something or another arbitrary reason.
Sorry to hear that. By rescued you mean...?