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    Q about gator snapping turtles

    so yea i found a couple baby gator snapping turtles and they asked me where i live so i told them then they said it illlegal for them to sell to me i was just wandering if they were lieing or if they where being truthful about not selling to me?

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    Re: Q about gator snapping turtles

    maybe because they are babies and it violates the 4 inch rule....where it's illegal to sell turtles under 4 inches big. Though if you see online most places get around that rule by setting an 'adoption fee' and the turtles are supposed to be for educational purposes only.

    i am not entirely sure if in Indiana alligator snappers are a native species, I am not sure where alligator snappers are native, that too could be a reason why it's illegal, they maybe native.

    did you find the hatchlings in the wild? if so it's probably best to release them or find a rescue to take them. They get big and angry... def. not a beginner turtle (if there is such a thing...)
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    Re: Q about gator snapping turtles

    EDIT: Link removed due to adult-content video links (sorry guys!)


    I saw one at the herp show here and it was close to 125 lbs

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    lots of snakes

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    Re: Q about gator snapping turtles

    trust me you dont want a gator snapper. they are mean there hole life. they will need at least a 300 gallon tank. those run about 5000.
    MATT FISHER REPTILES


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    i keep about 105 balls. and a few boas. creasted and lepord geckos.

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    Re: Q about gator snapping turtles

    I'm sure some states/cities have laws about reptiles that get the size of an adult snapper. As an adult those turtles are MONSTERS...couldn't imagine keeping one in an apartment.

    With the large + mean factors, I'm sure they're illegal to keep in a few places because of the possibility of fed-up owners turning their giant, mean turtles loose in order to "get rid" of them.

    Edit: Just to give you an idea of it, I grew up in Florida and I knew some adult men who were more afraid of getting toes bit off by a snapper while fishing and standing in ponds than they were of getting bit by a gator...
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    Re: Q about gator snapping turtles

    i new they got really big my buddy has one thats over 70lbs and i just think there bad. lol so maybe i will go the other way and get something not so mean and easy to house thanks for the info

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    Re: Q about gator snapping turtles

    I keep mine in my moat that surrounds my house. He does not fetch the paper very well for some reason
    lots of snakes

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    Re: Q about gator snapping turtles

    Quote Originally Posted by tmlowe5704
    I keep mine in my moat that surrounds my house. He does not fetch the paper very well for some reason
    a great substitute for a guard dog though !
    Co-owner of a reptile store

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    Re: Q about gator snapping turtles

    Quote Originally Posted by _BoidFinatic_
    a great substitute for a guard dog though !
    Who needs a gaurd dog? Give your nice family dog corned beef and cabage before bed and its bound to keep them at bay. Thats some stinky stuff
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    Re: Q about gator snapping turtles

    i know that in southern IL there are historic records of alligator snappers which makes them protected and are listed endangered which would make them illegal to own in IL. So i am not sure if they are native to indiana (i don't think so) but you never know with historic records and all. But it could be the 4 inch rule, or it could be state laws focusing on endangered species not just native but national. You should be able to find state and local laws that concern restrictions and all. But they do get BIG!


    good luck

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