I m not one to ever remove a wild turtle from the wild,for a pet nor for a turtle collection,etc. I do have sliders,box turtles,that were brought to me because they were hit by cars and injured...I personally,my own opinion,is that no turtle should ever be taken from the wild for pet purposes nor for turtle collections. I don't mean to step on anyone's toes here,but to me it seems wrong.I feel if you really love turtles,you do what is best for them,not you.Leave them be.(UNLESS they NEED to be moved from the wild because of some danger ,like buildings going up,etc,just example,but they too may be able to be relocated close to there).I don't mean to offend anyone..I would just like an honest answer.