Vinnie The Baby Turtle

[omgitsapibble]

Baby Vinnie, who's about 6 weeks old right now. Owner surrender from a woman who purchased him at a reptile show, and decided she could no longer care for him.


Vinnie by Dog Gone Awesome, on Flickr


Vinnie by Dog Gone Awesome, on Flickr


Vinnie by Dog Gone Awesome, on Flickr

Vinnie's current enclosure, 20 gallon long aquarium


Vinnie's Tank by Dog Gone Awesome, on Flickr

Vinnie's so tiny, he nearly gets lost in there, LOL


Vinnie's Tank by Dog Gone Awesome, on Flickr

Vinnie says you're never too small to be a superhero! As he demonstrates with his "Superman" pose...


Baby Vinnie by Dog Gone Awesome, on Flickr

*DONE!*

[Roxyluvsme13]

He's so little and precious! The last picture is my favorite!

[IRescue452]

Cute. Unless I have this wrong isn't it illegal in the entire US to sell turtles under 4 inches? Are you in the US?

[Karen]

It depends on the kind of turtle, and the laws vary state to state.

[omgitsapibble]

It's not illegal to own baby turtles under 4 inches (many people will breed their adult turtles to raise the babies), it's only illegal for them to be sold to the public in places such as pet stores and flea markets. They can still be sold for "educational" purposes, which is why they're sold in such large quantities at places like reptile shows.

As far as keeping turtles at all, it varies by state. Thankfully my state has no restrictions on owning a pet turtle.

Glad y'all liked the pics, he's really a cutie!

[sana]

Awww...!!!!!! I love Vinnie!!!!!! Such a loooovely Baby turtle!!!

[chocolatepuppy]

Vinnie's so tiny and so cute!