CARE OF TURTLES
CARE OF TURTLES
We do not sell turtles less than 4" for pets,they can only be sold for Scientific, Educational , Zoological or Exhibitional purposes only.
FDA has ban on turtle less than 4" sold for pets.
Salmonella is a risk for children or anyone else handling turtles,proper care is essential.
We do not sell to anyone less than 18 years of age.
Anyone that has or is thinking about owning a turtle should read some of the books on proper care of turtles such as (Turtles and Tortoises for Dummies) , (Encylcopedia of keeping and breeding turtles and tortoises)or others.
Four Inch Turtle Law
The sale or commercial distribution of viable turtle eggs and small turtles (carapace lenght less tha 4 inches) for use as pets is banned under 21 CFR 1240.62. The ban is based on the Public Health Act (section 361, 58 Stat. 703) and therefore applies to both intrastate and interstate sale and distribution.
Exceptions to the ban under 21 CFR 1240.62 permit sales of turtles and turtle eggs for use in boba fide scientific,educational,or exhibition purposes other than as pets and of marine(ocean) turtles. Other exceptions to the ban are the sale of turtles or turtle eggs not in connection with a business (e.g., limited sales between turtle fanciers have been permitted) or that are intended for export.
The ban applies to small turtles (under 4 inch carapace lenght) because these are the most likely to be held for sale as children pets, and the purpose of the ban is to protect children from turtle-born salmonellosis.
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provided above about the prohibitions set forth in title 21, Code of Federal Regulations,section 1240.62, and fully understand these prohibitions.
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