well today I was just watching my turtles (two of them, both about 1.5 inches) suddenly I saw squirtle (a little smaller then the other one) bite Wortortle's left arm and would not let go, Wortortle then struggles to get away but is unable too. After about a second Wortortle opens it's mouth and aims at Squirtle's head. This is where I step in, I tapped both of them on the head, causing Squirtle to run away and Wortortle just went into its shell. This all happened in like 3-5 seconds.
I inspected both turtles and they both don't seem to have any injuries, I'm still observing them and nothing seems wrong.
I keep both of them in 25 gallon rubbermaid tub with a dock, Aqua Clear 110, both UVA and UVB lights and Water heater. I filled the tub up as much as possible with no means of escape.
I rescued both of them from my cousin who bought them in China town and did not keep them properly.
I want to find Squirtle a new home because I won't be able to care for both of them because the biggest gallon tank I will be getting in te future is a 60-90 gallon and I want to be able to care for one turtle and keep to the 10 gallon limit as close as possible.
Does anyone know where I can give a turtle that is my size in San Francisco Ca??
Anyone who has had past experience findng an adoption place and can give some advice would be helpful.
