I would put it where it will be the safest, away from traffic, people etc. It should do fine. I have heard of this being the case with box turtles but not with RES.
I would release it as soon as you can. Thank you for doing the right thing.
Linda

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I would put it where it will be the safest, away from traffic, people etc. It should do fine. I have heard of this being the case with box turtles but not with RES.
I would release it as soon as you can. Thank you for doing the right thing.
Linda

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