Holy Cow! I feel seriously bad for this turtle. His growth is SO stunted. Man that's bad. I'd take him, but with my feet broken I can't push on the throttle or the brake. I'm a 2 footed driver and both my feet are damaged. If somebody else could go get him I could provide a place to live...
I emailed them to see if I could pick him up.
I would love to keep him but am not sure that we have the room for him. If I can get him we can bring him to you.
He's free so they probably got quite a few emails from people. Hopefully they get back to me though.
There was also a Russian Tortoise and a couple Red Ear Sliders (which are illegal in Oregon) listed for sale from different people. I don't have the extra $$ to get them, although I would if I had it.
Unfortunately, there are also two species of non-native turtles in Oregon that out-compete native turtles for nesting areas, basking sites and suitable habitat. They are red-eared sliders and common snapping turtles. Red-eared sliders have red “ears†(markings) on the side of their heads. Snapping turtles are very large with a big head and long jagged tail; they are especially destructive as they consume native fish, plants and wildlife.
It is illegal in the state to buy, sell, possess or release either of these non-native turtles. If you’ve just realized you are in possession of a non-native turtle, contact your local ODFW office.