Comments on: Where do I report illegal sales of red eared slider turtles?

By: Malachi

Malachi — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:38:28 +0000

Start with the health department. Then any animal right organization such as the aspca. The reason they are illegal to sell under 4 inches is because the can become traumatized that young when they are handled a lot and they get put in new environments. The trauma tends to kill them. The health department would like to know that people aren’t being warned that the pets they just bought carry a potentially dangerous bacteria.

By: rdnktrble

rdnktrble — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:47:23 +0000

DNR will likely be the best source to complain. You can also call the Dept. of AG. they will notify DNR.
The salmonella thing has been blown way out of proportion though! Don’t put the turtle in your mouth & keep them away from small children who might do that! That is what caused the Big hype about salmonella! Also after handling them wash your hands & you can also use an alcohol based hand sanitizer like Germ X. As for the prompts… It is best that your boyfriend does research about any animal before buying it! With the help of the Internet research is all to easy to do before the purchasing of an animal & should be done for the animals safety & the person who is buying the animal!
DNR or your local park may be willing to accept these turtles if your boyfriend feels the need to get rid of them! PLEASE DO NOT TURN THEM LOOSE TO FEND FOR THEMSELVES! THEY ARE DEPENDANT ON HUMANS FOR FEED & MAY NOT MAKE IT IN THE WILD!!!

By: Cracka

Cracka — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:08:41 +0000

The chances of anything happening are very slim. There are so many loopholes in the law that there’s not much chance of the store being prosecuted. And the salmonella scare is overhyped with baby turtles. You have just as much a chance of getting salmonella from an iguana or adult turtle. Not to mention no one likes a snitch!

By: Russell F

Russell F — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:48:26 +0000

NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!! All these answers are false. What you need to do, is call your state DNR (Division of Natural Resources) Hmmm,, Are you sure there’s a law about all that? Kind of odd, I have never heard of a size law, or a law about warning for salmonella. Call the code enforcement also I guess, if your determined. But your DNR will deal with animal laws, sales, etc…

By: Boober Fraggle

Boober Fraggle — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:47:04 +0000

Your local fish and game department would be a good start.

By: da

da — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:42:10 +0000

Department of Health and Human Services or the better bussiness beaura or both.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:42:01 +0000

the rspca if your in the uk or spca i think in the states anywhere that rescues animals