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Everything i have read says that its a law everywhere in the US that they have to be 4inches. So its probably that, but i really dont know.
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It's an FDA regulation, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1240.62, which means it's a federal regulation and applies to all states, making it illegal to sell a turtle under 4" in connection with a business unless for BONA FIDE scientific, educational, or exhibitional purposes, other than use as pets.

A hobbyist trading or giving away hatchlings is OK, and it seems as if selling a limited number of hatchlings would be OK, if NOT in connection with a business.

Katrina

but there only 3 bucks.i got one. couldn't not, ya know? its real neat lil guy.

You wouldn't mind posting the address of that store, would you? Street address and city?

Sliders get pretty big, between 6-12 inches depending on the gender. Do you think most people who buy them for $3 are up for this?

Katrina

they have been telling customers that the turtles stay 2"!!!!!!!! pisses me off.... i dunno what to do, spca? what do i tell then any ways, and what do they do with the turtles? Sorry if I piss anybody off for some reason i dont know, but people do get touchy on this subject.........

Message sent off-list, let me know what happens.

Katrina