In this video, Anthony joins true turtle heroes that are working to save one of the most iconic and globally sought after turtle species in North America. Professors, students, biologists, and even the federal government were out on this incredible excursion to sample this special population.
Before you buy a turtle, make sure you are aware of where it comes from. Florida Box Turtles like these are being poached at an alarming rate. If the animal you are acquiring was produced in captivity, you should still work to understand its wild habitat so you can best care for it.
Animals were handled under permit and were measured, notched, pit-tagged, and released.
What makes this experience all cooler is the fact that this was the first time I had ever seen a Florida Box Turtle in the wild.