NYS BoX Turtle Laws

Hbewsher

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Hello!

So, I have been doing extensive research, have contacted both the NYS DEC and the Dept. Of Fish and Wildlife seeking answers to my questions, but have not received any replies in weeks, so my hope is someone here has also dealt with NYS and all of the frivolous laws regarding native species and box turtles.

Does anyone know which subspecies, if any, are legal to keep in NYS as pets, without obtaining a license to posses (for educational perposes) through the DEC?

Are there any box turtle keepers on here from NYS? I'm just looking for advice on the best way to legally obtain and animal from a reputable breeder.

Thank you in advance for any advice or information you can provide.
-Hannah
 

JunranPD

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I believe you cannot buy or sell or keep easterns in NY..However,I believe you can keep other subspecies of box turtles.
 

Hbewsher

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Thank you both!

I had assumed based on what I found on the DEC website that I needed a license for any American box turtle, but I had heard recently from a few people that they thought three toed boxies were legal, or recently legal in NYS, but I had found no evidence of this.
 

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