Glitter and nail polish aren't glamorous for a Eastern box turtle found in Augusta County, Virginia.
Someone painted the turtle's shell with multiple shades of polish and glitter. The name "Sheldon" was written on the shell with silver glitter, along with the initials "SKR" and "BMD", said Randy Huwa, executive vice president of the Wildlife Center of Virginia.
Amanda Nicholson with the wildlife centre said the paint job makes the turtle a target for predators.
"Box turtles have this great natural camouflage that just allows them to blend into their environment," Nicholson told The Daily News Leader. "And this is really sending a message to the world of, 'hey, look at me.'"
But that's not the only problem.
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