The Conservancy further explained, "By covering the carapace with paint, it affects the turtle from absorbing UV light, which can deform the shell along with being absorbed into the bloodstream." ...

An illegally painted gopher turtle. The FWC is asking Floridians to remember that it is illegal to paint turtle shells because it is harmful to the animal. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

Wildlife officials are urging Florida residents and tourists to stop painting turtles and tortoises. While a turtle shell decorated with a hand-painted sunset or ocean waves may be artistic, you ...