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If you keep eastern box turtles in MD, you need to see the proposed changes to MD regulation over in the Herp Law forum.

IF the proposed changes go through, breeding (of at least native species) will be legal with a permit. For eastern box turtles, that means you can have ONE without a permit. If you have more than one, you'll need a permit, and need a permit to breed. If you have more than one, you'll need proof that, other than one of them, they did NOT come from the wild in MD or were in possession before 1993. You'll have to keep breeding records, and your paperwork and animal housing area is subject to inspection at any "reasonable" time by DNR.

Katrina

I know that this is a box turtle forum, but how does this law apply to Wood turtles? I am contemplating a move northward, and Maryland is not totally out of the question. I would be heartbroken if forced to give up my Wood turtles, which is apparently what PA would do despite the fact that I have had some of them for many years and all are captive produced.

Sorry, just saw the other post in the Wood, Spotted forum. I sure wish this site would allow you to edit or remove posts!

LOL, no problem. Yeah, if you live out-of-state, and you have proof that you have your woods now, and get a permit when you move to MD, you're fine. Just keep your proof!

Katrina

I wonder what they consider "proof".

Hey, thanks so much for the information!

Glenn Therres, Associate Director, DNR—Wildlife and Heritage Service, 410-260-8540, gtherres@dnr.state.md.us to find out what DNR would prefer as proof. Usually vet records are legal documents. Wondering if you can get a picture notorized?

Katrina

Or maybe you need an internet compass, so you won't get lost.

...I need a whole lot more than that!

Breadcrumbs? Thread trailing? Radio telemetry?

mmm, I was thinking more along the lines of professional help.

Lucy Van Pelt: Psychiatric Help 5 cents.

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