
08/21/2025
⚠️⚠️ REMEMBER: ITS ILLEGAL AND UNETHICAL TO REMOVE EASTERN BOX TURTLES FROM THE WILD! ⚠️⚠️ Eastern box turtles are Michigan’s only land turtle. (Wood turtles following closely behind.)
- They are a threatened species and are listed as a species of special concern in the state.
- They live in a small radius for their entire lives and they play an important role in our ecosystem.
- If you find one, observe it from a distance. Say hello or take pictures. DO NOT remove it from the wild for a life in captivity. It’s illegal, unethical, and harmful to the stability of their species.
Please share this post, tell your friends, or scream it from the rooftops. Some people just don’t know better, like the former owners of this female.
EASTERN BOX TURTLES BELONG IN THE WOODS. 🌳🌲