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Posted by: Linda G at Wed Apr 11 11:38:08 2007  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Linda G ]  
   

It is against the law to release pet turtles into the wild
not because after 14 years your turtle may die in the wild
but because they can carry diseases that wipe out the entire
native population.

Painted turtles are pretty popular. If you must part with
it find a rescue, do not just let it go.

Linda


   

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