I used to scoop Eastern Spotteds off the mountain before cars hit them and bring them home.
Kept them in a terrarium with really cool amphibian accessories.
Had a *huge* female once and two smaller males who were terrified of her.
When she was hungry, she barked...and the males would run and hide in their “cave” until her belly was full.
I called her Salzilla.
Cool.
My daughter and I would rescue tiny turtles off the road and keep them for one season and then set them free. We really enjoyed watching their funny habits.