Giving Petland a hard time

[IRescue452]

This is what I live for, a chance to drive a bad pet store out of business, or at least get them in trouble. So petland opened near us this weekend. The first store in our area in 2 decades to sell puppies. I scared the owner half out of his wits today. I asked what species his snake neck turtles are. His answer: "I don't know, let me look it up." So how does he look it up, he goes to grab one of the turtle books he sells to look for something that looks close. I ask if he has paper at all for it, no. No papers to tell the species or anything. So I have him call the supplier. Who has to look and call him back. Turns out its a Chelodina SieRenroki (sp?). I think this species might be totally illegal. I have to look it up. I advised him to get papers on each and every individual reptile he gets. SO, now I'm off to find out what kinda permits and papers he needs for this turtle. Maybe I can work him up his first fine. He's so scared that his turtles are illegal or need more permits he was ready to send them back to the supplier regaardless. I told him to wait and find out info on the species. That gives me time to see if I can get him for anything. Fun fun fun

[Husky_mom]

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]

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 Thanks so much for your quick info.

[wombat2u2004]

HAH !!!!! This guy probably breaks out into cold sweats everytime he sees you walking down the road.
Wom

[Kalei]

Ahaha, he ain't gonna like you:P Goes to show that some owners just don't know how to run a business that is perfectly legal or right by law.

[Alysser]

Good for you! I have always hated Petland and their stores definately suck. Hope you can teach him a lesson.