[aquabones]

Originally Posted by Billy Bob

Key take-aways...
"Make sure to put the turtle in the direction it was heading, NEVER TURN THEM AROUND! The turtle is on a mission, and if you turn it around, it will simply go back across the road when you drive away."

"Although you may be tempted to relocate a turtle, don't. Many turtles have "Home Ranges", a territory they call home, and when relocated, they will search out ways back. Besides risking many additional road crossings, some turtles, if they cannot find their way back will stop eating and just wander listlessly."

This explains a lot !!! My mother in law has the same issue , also can't eat till she makes it to our house

this is a good fact for people trying to help the turtles.