They have a great memory of their range and should be released close to where they are found. This is usually near a shallow water source like a creek, pond, marshy area, or even a river with easy banks and a wooded area nearby. They know where all the best food sources and water sources are in their range. If it was found very far from an area like this it was either released or lost near there, or carried by a predator. Their season to travel looking for mates should be over with now so it doesn't make sense that it would have traveled that far on its own.

They are naturally shy and friendly. Much less likely to bite than an aquatic turtle.