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CITES of American Box Turtles

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I have a question for specially American exporter.

Has anyone ever applied CITES of American Box Turtles to USFW?
Actually, I bought the turtles from US person, but I have waited for the CITES permit for about one year.
I want to know why USFW's work is so slow.
Thank you for your reading.
 
Sun Gazers said:
I have a question for specially American exporter.

Has anyone ever applied CITES of American Box Turtles to USFW?
Actually, I bought the turtles from US person, but I have waited for the CITES permit for about one year.
I want to know why USFW's work is so slow.
Thank you for your reading.
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There's only a a handful of USFW biologists handling CITES applications.

I've waited over a year before for CITES approval for certain animals.

I'd be highly surprised if whomever applied for your CITES actually got approval - more than likely the application will be denied.

If they didnt deny box turtles applications and had such ridiculous wait times they'd drastically cut down on the amount of box turtles being smuggled out of the country.
 
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