What might happen if my baby turtle gets dropped?

Question

I have a new baby red-eared slider turtle.. no saying how old he is because i don't know! but he hides in a little house in his cage and somehow sticks to the top... if i pick the house up and he drops.. what might happen..? Shell damage?...Death?... Its only about a 1 foot fall if i do it but i'm scared to pick up the house now.. PLEASE HELP!!

Answer 1

It should be living in the water.

Answer 2

it could hurt her

Answer 3

It might hurt her, but turtles can survive a lot, because of their shell.

Answer 4

High possibility that its shell will break - depends on how hard is the fall. and especially since its a new baby turtle.

Answer 5

Uhhh i don't know, what happens when you drop babies???>

Answer 6

If its possible for him to fall if you pick it up, isn't it possible to put you hand underneath him to catch him or hold him in place?  If he is sticking to his hide box's "ceiling", you need a bigger hide box.

Answer 7

It will die.

Answer 8

You should open the cage and grab the turtle gently and place it on the grass or dirt or whatever put me as best answer please.

Answer 9

Cage? House? A potential drop is the least of your problems. Get a care sheet for RES. There are some online and many petshops have them for the taking.

Answer 10

Get a new house for its cage.

Answer 11

1. Dropping a turtle a few feet rarely hurts them.

2. You REALLY need to do some research on the right housing and care. Try http://www.redearslider.com for some great advice.