I saw desert tortoises for sale in a local paper. Are these illegal to own? I was thinking of buying them, but was concerned because of the species. Please advise.
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Desert Tortoises for Sale???? Pls Advise
djsreptiles05
Apr 03, 2006 08:33 PM
Replies (2)
sned25271
Apr 03, 2006 09:44 PM
It is illegal to SELL desert tortoises. You can certainly adopt one from a reptile rescue. After you adopt one, you send in a form for a permit and you get a little tag that you glue to the tortoise's shell. What state are you in? If you are in California, check out www.tortoise.org. They adopt out desert tortoises.
metalpest
Apr 08, 2006 02:40 AM
Dont buy it, you will violate federal law. As said, adopt from a legal sanctuary.
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