Click on or copy and paste the following web address to learn more about what the state of S. Carolina is doing to help the spotted turtle. it may not go as far as some like, but it is a positive step toward protecting this unique and valuable species. our state is admitting that this species needs some safeguards and protections to insure its survival.

http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/wild/heritage/spotturtle/spotturtlepolicy.html