I'm just VERY curious as to why are spotted turtles cost a fortune. Babies cost around between $200.00 while in my local pet store, I can get adults for $20.00 minimum.
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What's the deal with Spotteds?
circle
Dec 14, 2003 09:21 PM
Replies (6)
spottedturtleman
Dec 15, 2003 03:57 PM
I breed spotteds and never sell them ,I trade them for other turtles. Spotteds are rare and in high demand. If your pet store sells them for $20 Send me 10 and I'll pay you $40 each for them.
2manyherps
Dec 15, 2003 04:02 PM
yeah!me too!but i'll only give you $30 ea for them.i will pay shipping though.ha!
bloomindaedalus
Dec 16, 2003 06:57 PM
Where do you live? Its crazy to see them at these prices. Except for a few i got in trades i never paid less than 80 bucks.
2manyherps
Dec 16, 2003 09:32 PM
o.k."circle",lets see what a $20 spotted looks like.if you cannot take a sample picture then what does one look like
Jesse S.
Dec 16, 2003 10:35 PM
One drawn on paper, and a good drawing at that..
-Jesse
Katrina
Dec 17, 2003 09:24 PM
Are you sure it's North American spotteds you're seeing in the local pet store? I've never seen one in a pet store. They are threatened or endangered in much of their range, and they are prized as pets, so that drives up the price. Most states in their home range require permits for possession. Unfortunately, poaching is all too common for spotteds.
Katrina
