I found my turtle when I was 4 years old, I've had her for 14 years now. Her name is Glitter. She's was born in Dallas, TX but we now reside in Michigan.
I try to. I must admit, i've learned a lot of DO NOTS on this forum. She was wild when my mom found her (long story), so she tends to put up with a little bit more.
Glitter is an RES. Actually my mom was mowing the lawn at our old house and she practically ran over her. She thought she was just a leaf because she was so tiny. But then my mom saw the "leaf" move.. picked it up, and it was her! She wasn't hurt at all thank the lord.. we've had her ever since!