European Pond turtle Adult Female

[bfisher26]

Looking to purchase 1 or 2 adult female European Pond Turtles. Many thanks,
Ben
bfisher26@comcast.net

[Oxbow Reptile]

Many keepers are still not aware of the laws governing which species of turtles are legal to keep in Washington State. Emys orbicularis are among the prohibited species.

Here is an overview of the Aquatic Invasive Species Law in Washington: http://wdfw.wa.gov/ais/wac.html

And here is a complete list of prohibited species: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=220-12-090

Please be aware that it is your responsibility as a buyer to know your local laws.

[bfisher26]

Thank you for the heads up, that certainly changes things. I had no idea that European Pond turtles would be anywhere near considered invasive or I would have researched this better. I certainly would expect some species like Snapping turtles to be on the list (and would have looked if that was what I had wanted) but who would expect the list to also have species like Reeves turtles or Bog turtles. Strangely sliders are not on the list. Regardless, it is what it is I suppose, thank you again,
Ben