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Shown is a photo of an eastern box turtle that is currently being held under observation. It will be released into the wild in the next 3-5 days. It had been caught in a street drain and was rescued by a friend of mine who called me to get it. She gave me the exact spot of where she got it so if it does not exhibit any signs of respitory problems then it will get to go home asap! It seems to be doing very well though... A viable breeder to the wild population I am sure! Any questions, comments, etc just post!

-Steve

nice looking turtle and glad to hear you plan to release back to wild if health is ok. Could not help but notice the snake in background. Just a friendly reminder that keeping poisonous snakes requires special permits, etc. in most states. Certainly a big risk to keep potentially dangerous animals without locking cages if there is any possibility an unknowing child would see the cage and want to pet the "pretty snake" inside.

Timber rattler?

Venomous permits are only needed in some areas, but you must also check local and state laws...some counties and districts have strict ordinances regarding hot animals, as well as other potentially dangerous critters. That snake is in a locked cage, that has glass with a laminate over it so it is shatter proof. It resides on my bedroom floor where it could easily be kicked, but it is safe in the cornor as it has furniture propped around it all the time.

I make sure both my animals, and all the other things in my house are safe! Thanks for the concern though

-Steve

Very nice pics! Is that a Massasauga rattler in the backgroud or a diamondback? Very Pretty snake

The snake is a northern pacific rattlesnake, adult female...she is around 3 feet, and it would not be abnormal for her to retain this size for life. She is a nice animal, great feeder!

-Steve