In tonight's Champlain connection, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
has some important reminders for you about one of the
smallest creatures we share the Lake Champlain Basin with.
The department says that keeping native turtles as pets is
prohibited.
Doing so can harm them and pose threats to wild
turtle populations.
The department adding that adult turtles usually have well defined
home ranges and know where to find food,
mates, and shelter. But if they're released in unfamiliar habitats,
they may roam far from home.
Increasing the risk that they could get hurt,
so it's of course best to just leave those turtles
where they are.