Breeding spotted turtles?

[Moozillion]

Does anyone know if special permits or licenses are involved in the breeding and selling of spotted turtles?

I live in Louisiana, which currently has NO laws related to spotted turtles.

 

[Anthony P]

Then you're all set. Spotted Turtles are not protected federally. Only locally and internationally

Breed away.

 

[bouaboua]

And best wishes to a successful breading program!!!!

 

[Anthony P]

But, I should say, that if you sell/send them to states in which they are protected, you would be breaking the law.

 

[Moozillion]

Thanks!!!

 

[zenoandthetortoise]

Best of luck. Awesome species

 

[Moozillion]

Thanks again!
I have to wait about 1-2 years before starting this project because I still work out of town during the week.
BUT I'll be retiring in another 2 years or so, so I have LOTS of time to do my research!

 

[turtlemanfla88]

I have some spotteds. female is still small laid her first clutch I did not think she was big enough yet, but i was wrong.
Does anyone know someone told me bog turtles can not be sold?. they used to be FLA sale only

 

[Anthony P]

Bog turtles are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. That means they can't be sold, traded, transported over state lines. There are also no CBW permits given out for that species. They can be sold in a state where they already have been in captivity, but good luck proving that definitively.

 

[turtlemanfla88]

Thanks Anthony P I know we have some people breeding them in FLA. Not outside because of the heat ,but inside. I just have not seen any this year that is why I was asking . That is why when I buy or someone gives me an animal I get it in writing to CYA in years to come.