What part of AL are you in? I'm also from AL so I'm just curious. Contact Fish and Wildlife and ask them about removing box turtles from the wild. If the area is being destroyed, something needs to be done to help them. If you do decide to keep a few, they do best in large outdoor enclosures. Mine are kept in a very natural type enclosure with lots of plants, logs, a soaking pond, and a dog house (I know, dog house is not natural, but hey, they love it If you have any questions as far as care goes, feel free to e-mail me and I will help you out the best I can. Easterns are neat little turtles with tons of personality and very rewarding pets, just please make sure that it is legal in your area to catch them before you do so. If it is not legal, see what you can have done about getting them removed from the construction area. Also, NEVER take any animal from the wild for profit, it may be legal for some species, but it's just plain wrong in my opinion. Best of luck. Christy

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