Why not try to breed some of the native, or at least regionally naitve, turtles that are in so much trouble, rather than red-eared sliders? There are thousands of sliders around the world that need new homes, yet many of the Asian species are on the brink of extinction from over-harvesting. I, too, wouldn't mind breeding turtles, but refuse to breed sliders due to the huge number that are given up for adoption every year.



I know that hatchling sliders are sold as pets in Korea, as I was asked to find homes for four that a US soldier purchased when he was stationed in Korea and brought back with him when he PCSed back to the States. He said that other soldiers buy them regularly, and then just release them when they are ready to return to the US. Perhaps, rather than trying to breed, you could turn your efforts to educating those that might be buying the sliders, or offer your services to those that have already purchased them. You'll have your sanctuary full all too soon if you follow that path!



Katrina

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