I want to get a giant tortise when i move out because they live a long time. I live in Kentucky, so is it legal?
Threatened Species
Alligator Snapper (Macrochelys temminckii)
Midland Smooth Softshell (Apalone mutica mutica)
Southern Painted (Chrysemys picta dorsalis)
Regarding threatened species:
-No person shall buy or sell, or attempt to buy or sell, of have in their possession for selling
-May not import, transport, possess for resale or sell any endangered species
-Commissioner may issue permit to take and transport for commercial nuisance control, scientific, or educational purposes
-May not propagate or hold protected wildlife without a permit
-Non-commercial captive wildlife permit required for persons wishing to possess, but not sell
-Captive wildlife permits not required for persons taking or possessing up to 5 individuals of each of the following:
Common Map Turtle
Common Musk Turtle (Stinkpot)
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com Common Snapping Turtle
Eastern Box Turtle
Eastern River Cooter
Eastern Mud Turtle
Eastern Spiny Softshell
False Map Turtle
Hieroglyphic River Cooter
Midland Painted Turtle
Mississippi Map Turtle
Mississippi Mud Turtle
Ouachita Map Turtle
Red-eared Slider
Southern Painted Turtle
I own 4 huge Sulcata tortoises and 2 hatchlings when I talked to the people at the Fish and Wildlife center I was told since it is a non native species I have no need for a permit.
But since I have so many turtles from rescuing I do have all my proper permits and license.
All you have to do is call and they will give you all the details you need.
Depends on the type of tortise, exotic or native, get ahold of fish and game in your area, theyll be able to tell you .. if you caught it some where though, and it is legal to have, you need a fishing license to be able to harbor it.
There is only one left in existince! His name is Lonesome George.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/20 ...
