Sometimes turtles appear in the lake. It's a bad place for them, for it is far too salty, which I think I read causes them to have organ failure or something. I think if park staff find them they tuck them away in this little pond by the visitor center.
They're usually non-native turtles, like these two, which appear to be red-eared sliders. I'm not very good with my reptile ID, but if I'm right, this kind of turtle is a popular pet, until it gets big and poops in its aquarium one too many times. I guess then people think "water = turtle home" and dump them into the lake.
Guys. BRACKISH water. It has salt in it. These are FRESH water turtles. Guys.
Don't let this happen to your pet. Even if it is awfully colorful.
They're usually non-native turtles, like these two, which appear to be red-eared sliders. I'm not very good with my reptile ID, but if I'm right, this kind of turtle is a popular pet, until it gets big and poops in its aquarium one too many times. I guess then people think "water = turtle home" and dump them into the lake.
Guys. BRACKISH water. It has salt in it. These are FRESH water turtles. Guys.
Don't let this happen to your pet. Even if it is awfully colorful.
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