Yes, taking turtles from the wild is often illegal, as many species are protected under local, national, or international laws due to concerns about conservation and declining populations. Regulations vary by location, but removing turtles from their natural habitat can disrupt ecosystems and lead to legal consequences. It's important to check specific laws in your area regarding wildlife protection.
yes there are some wild turtles and toe teases are veterans
snapping turtles are wild but can be tamed.....ppl have them as pets all the time
The legality of finding and keeping painted turtles varies by location. In many states and regions, it is illegal to capture and keep wild turtles without a permit, as they may be protected under local wildlife conservation laws. It's important to check local regulations regarding the collection of reptiles and amphibians. Additionally, removing turtles from their natural habitat can be harmful to their populations and ecosystems.
Answer: That is not entirely true. Wild turtles can be small and domesticated turtles can be large. Large turtles are very old and take a long time to get to those large sizes.
No. Why do you ask?
It's illegal because turtles can carry dangerous and fatal deceases like Salmonella.
They are taking pandas into captivity. my opinion: Leave them in the wild and make it illegal to hunt them!!
Yes, yellow-bellied turtles are illegal to possess in Tennessee without a permit. They are considered a regulated species due to concerns about their conservation status and the impact of collection from the wild. It's important to check local regulations, as laws can change, and to ensure compliance with wildlife protection measures.
yes they are.
It is illegal in the State of Indiana to sell native species of turtles, and their subspecies, regardless of whether they are captive-bred or wild-caught. Native turtles include red-eared sliders, painted turtles, map turtles, common snapping turtles, and box turtles. Even if the turtle is not native to Indiana, the FDA prohibits the selling of turtles with a shell under four (4) inches in length in an effort to prevent contact with turtles carrying the Salmonella bacteria.
Captive turtles should not be released into the wild. Not only are they unaccustomed to finding food for themselves, they can also get sick from being exposed to germs that wild turtles carry, or, they can spread their own germs to the wild turtles, and kill off the wild population. Try putting an ad in the paper, or in local pet shops, advertising that your turtle is up for adoption. You can also try contacting local zoos; some of them have petting zoos or zoo classes for children which they need turtles for.
No, you can't. It's illegal to sell turtles in Nova Scotia.