[For Sale] Adult North American wood turtles

Originally Posted by Apeltes

Are there states where they can be collected legally?

That would be a question for the discussion forums please, not in someone's classified ad.

Originally Posted by Apeltes

The ad does not say they are captive bred, which we all know is the equivalent of saying they are wild caught. Why would someone fail to mention it if their animals are captive bred? Especially something like a wood turtle. Was it accidentally left out? In two different ads? Give us a break.

Are there states where they can be collected legally?

As per animaldiversity.org -

"Glyptemys insculpta is legally protected from commercial collecting practically range-wide at present, and collection for personal use is at least regulated, if not prohibited, by most of the states and provinces where it occurs. Wood Turtles have also suffered greatly from habitat loss and degradation."

And Blanding's are even more protected than woods. They are on the IUCN Red list.

I would ask those same questions here, Patrich and agree that such information should be an automatic part of any legit offer of such increasingly rare turtle species....and if WC, one would wonder if they are LTCs or recently taken from the wild just to cash in?

The post is public, so I see such reasonable inquries here as just an expression of the conservationist concerns all responsible turle-fanciers should be asking.... JM2CW

Really people? If you had any questions I put my email. They were bought off this site couple years ago by my brother in law. He passed away and I been responsible for selling his collection. Had same problem selling on Craigslist these were only ones that were left and someone suggested that I try here. If u ain't got nothing nice to say please don't say it. This ain't high school. I know the people who like to start stuff sit at home all day in front of there computer and have nothing better to do in life but start drama. Have a wonderful day. Rick.

Rick Ross is a rapper lol 3 posts and he is giving benefit of doubt.

the reason you had the same problem on craigslist is because as Patrick said "it stinks of poached animals"...... federal protection would stop such issues , even though it makes it harder for hobbyist , I personally hope they get it soon ........

My condolences, Rick.

Originally Posted by Rick Ross

They were bought off this site couple years ago by my brother in law.

Great. Your brother-in-law would have an account here then. What is his name? With his name we can see who he bought them from and perhaps establish some details as to their origin. Thanks

I emailed Mr Ross a few days ago and inquired as to the history of these turtles...no reply. I do find his Fauna join date a bit suspicious but the counterpoint to all of this is there are whole of lot very long term captive pre protection things out there.

I am glad for all of the attention this add is garnering. Those not familiar with this species may not realize how unusual it is for nine adult wood turtles to be offered for sale. There is nothing wrong with healthy skepticism.