Giving Petland a hard time

**Husky_mom** · 07-03-2007, 04:42 PM

haven´t read it in full but maybe somehting like this

http://www.animallaw.info/cases/causfd143f3d1401.htm

ETA: this has nothing to do but mentions some laws having to be checked
http://www.naturecoastexotics.com/turtles?start=75

I also found this
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7.) Indonesian (a.k.a. North Australian) Snake-neck - Macrochelodina rugosa (previously Chelodina siebenrocki)

Description: Medium-Large highly aquatic side-necked species with a plain dark carapace, yellowish plastron, variably grayish skin & a very long neck. Predominant carnivores who may eat some Romaine lettuce. Infrequent basker but provide the option. Active. Recommend at least a 125 gallon aquarium. Native to New Guinea & Australia. Size: Up to 12".

Pro.s: Neat-looking; resemble sauropod dinosaurs with human-like faces. Can catch fish. Fairly non-aggressive with humans.

Con.s: Need large enclosures but some are aggressive & must be kept alone. Tropical & need warm water (figure ~ 80ºF) - not a hibernator. Will eat your fish. Can kill smaller turtles. Not all accept commercial pelleted foods.

Availability & Cost: Probably the most available snake-neck turtle in the U.S. Hatchlings ~ $50 - 100 apiece. I've seen a pair of adults for $425.

Known Legalities: None known in the U.S.

Helpful Care Resources: ATP Care Sheet, Carrettochelys.com's Natural History Discussion, World Chelonian Trust's Photo Gallery, Empire of the Turtle's Info. Page.

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**IRescue452** · 07-03-2007, 04:46 PM

Fantastic. How do you find this stuff so quickly?

It turns out they are legal assuming they weren't captive caught, which he should provide paperwork to prove. Oh well, gives him a good taste about how to run a pet store. He's in for a big fight if he wants to stay in business here, nobody wants Petland here.

Edit: I had spelt the species wrong and yahoo didn't give me any suggestions