I too kept a box turtle found near my door and built a habitat. We also live in a very populated area and were concerned for it's future with all the traffic, mowers and dogs in the neighborhood. After doing some research, including consulting this site over the years, it was decided that we could provide a safe haven in what was obviously her home territory. I read the posts here regularly for the good information and OPINIONS posted. I rarely post messages myself as I do not wish to be judged for a decision I made after much consideration. I have successfully hatched 9 eggs (now yearlings) and am incubating 5 more eggs now. My mama turtle is doing just fine and we are building a larger habitat this summer. I think the home you describe sounds very nice and I wish you luck in the care of your new friend. There is so much good information to be learned from the keepers who post here, I hope you will continue to read these posts (as well as other sources) even though the opinions you generated were a bit strong.

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