Wow, a pet store actually rescueing and rehabbing...I'm glad it's written down! That's one for the books.

Large scale breeders are not breeding them because the adults are so readily available and cheap. Some private hobbyists are breeding them, and you'll sometimes see them for sale on this site. I remember hearing that they're not very fecund...like only one or two eggs per year. The babies are like little gems...just stunning!

I'd love to see a picture of the turtles and your makeshift jungle! I'm amazed at how creative people can be.