MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — An ornate box turtle brought to WildCare Oklahoma from Midwest City is recovering after someone painted a message on its shell, a practice wildlife experts say can cause serious harm.
Officials with WildCare Oklahoma say a resident brought in a box turtle with a painted shell to the organization.
Experts say painting a turtle’s shell is considered cruel and can lead to severe health problems for the turtle…