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inquiry on "greg" from springfield mo

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hello fellow herpers...
was thinking about buying a snapping turtle from a guy named Greg from springfield M.O....never had dealings with him before and wanted to know if anyone knows anything about him? any help will be appreciated...thank you

sharolett clements
san antonio texas
 
I don't recognize the name, but do you have a last name as well? I'd be happy to ask around about him, if you would like.

My one concern would be to find out the origin of the snapper. If it is a Missouri animal (wc in MO), it cannot legally be sold. In Missouri, you can keep up to five live specimens of any one species, but it is illegal to sell anything that was wild caught from Missouri lands, lakes, rivers, or streams.

I'm not saying that this Greg is doing anything wrong, mind you. It's just something I would verify first.
 
If the snapper is WC in MO, it cannot be sold/traded/raffled off period.

If the snapper was legally obtained from non-MO stock animal, it can be sold in MO (with paperwork proving it was legally obtained out of state). I do believe though that the seller and buyer must both have a valid Wildlife Class I permit.

It is worth checking out with MO DNR before you proceed.

-Michael Brodt
 
Isn't there a snapper breeder somewhere up around Strafford,MO? I seem to recall an ad for one found in Rpetiles Magazine.
 
His name is John Richards. He runs loggerhead acres and the website is www.turtleman.com but it looks to be down right now. You may be able to find some contact info on the net somewhere. If you are looking for snappers he's the one to deal with.
 
Alligator Snapper

If you are purchasing an Alligator Snapper and you live in Texas, they are a protected species and you will need documentation from out of state. Double check with TP&W.
 
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