I'm really thinking something over, guys. After doing some research, I've realized RES's are native to my area. I've also read that they adapt back to the wild immediately. I'm looking at these guys, they're healthy, but they look kind of miserable, constantly pawing against the glass. I can't provide proper space for months.

I get that releasing non-native species are no-no's. But these guys are native (I was even told one of them was caught wild as a baby...) I live right next to Perry Lake, which is home to this species and more, and fish and basking spots, and a generally turtle paradise.

Would it be right?