Hi,

At this point unless you could find the exact location it was collected from I would not return it to the wild. FOR ONE the friend who gave the turtle to your son PROBABLY saved its life anyway in picking it up off the road. Secondly, spotted turtles have a home once removed placing them in a different wild home they may not be able to find adequate places for hibernation.

Spotteds from what I have read hibernate year after year in the same place. a.k.a.: THEY KNOW WHERE TO GO and it is very specific to the habitat they come from.

Now go to the BOOKS classified section of KS and exotic petsLV, or The bean Farm both sell Al roach's new Spotted turtle book. THIS will guide you on their care!!!!!!!

Spotted turtles are decent pets for kids being easier requiring less of their owners. THEY are active and fun to watch. Just make sure as USUAL that they wash their hands if the have to hold the animals.

Lee

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