Unfortunately, some of these animals end up in the back yards of residential neighborhoods because of habitat destruction. While many people see them as a nuisance or a pest, these animals may not have anywhere else to turn. We would like to do our part in providing information to these folks about alternative ways to remove these animals safely and humanely from their properties and to be relocated to a safer environment.

Another reptile that has faced devastating habitat destruction in recent years is the box turtle, as well as many other water-dwelling terrapins or snapping turtles. These animals are constantly run over while crossing roads in an attempt to find food or lay their eggs. The public should be educated on what times of the year to be on alert for these animals, so that they can do their part in making sure they are safely removed from roads and out of harm's way. We must also let them know how important turtles are to our natural ecosystems. Even they play a role to keep everything in balance.