there was a turtle in my yard one day just panting and hot and all dried out. i was shocked. it is one that normally stays buried, a land turtle.
i take great care of her. supposedly they live years or so, wow..so i have to make sure she will be taken care of if i am not around. they eat them down south anyway..all moving things.including little turtles so i felt better about having her with me.
yay! i had a little box turtle when i was younger, i liked her a lot. i hope mrs. lee has a long and happy and not thirsty life with you!