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09-30-2009, 03:21 PM

Danielle,

I am a tortoise breeder in New York State and formerly a turtle keeper and breeder. Simply put, as of 2005 keeping [i]all[i] species of animals native to New York State in captivity is prohibited. That is not to say that it is illegal to keep certain species. Some species, typically the more common species, are able to be kept with the correct DEC permits. Most can now only be kept on permit for educational or research purposes. Species that are native to New York can be kept for propogational (breeding) purposes but those animals, cannot be from the wild of New York State. You must be able to show a proof of purchase from a legitimate source and that they were not collected within the state.

09-30-2009, 03:21 PM	#2
GBtortoises	Danielle, I am a tortoise breeder in New York State and formerly a turtle keeper and breeder. Simply put, as of 2005 keeping [i]all[i] species of animals native to New York State in captivity is prohibited. That is not to say that it is illegal to keep certain species. Some species, typically the more common species, are able to be kept with the correct DEC permits. Most can now only be kept on permit for educational or research purposes. Species that are native to New York can be kept for propogational (breeding) purposes but those animals, cannot be from the wild of New York State. You must be able to show a proof of purchase from a legitimate source and that they were not collected within the state.