does any one know what those little turtles are called? the tiny ones the usd to sell at pet shops, the ones that only grow to like 2" or something?
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what are the little ones called?
ryanfish2002
Jul 14, 2003 04:31 AM
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meretseger
Jul 14, 2003 07:25 AM
The pet stores were lying. Those turtles are called red-eared sliders and grow to 10 inches. The smallest turtles in the world still get to 4 inches across.
ryanfish2002
Jul 14, 2003 01:14 PM
what is the the smallest turtle? So yo think they are red ear's no pet stores have them around here anymore, I just remeber you used to be able to get them.
qtkitty
Jul 17, 2003 10:15 PM
There are laws preventing the sale of turtles under 4 inches .. and in many places there are other laws preventing turtles from being taken
I believe that mud turtles are smallish in size as turtles go .. but i could be wrong .. i dont know my species well
meretseger
Jul 21, 2003 08:43 PM
The smallest turtles available are bog and spotted turtles. Common musk and mud turtles also stay quite tiny. All these will probably get 4 to 5 inches.
vidusa
Jul 23, 2003 11:29 AM
Smallest turtle in the world is a bog turtle and is extremely protected federally and internationally. They'll cut off you head if found, plus, the paperwork will cost your right hand. Was it anywhere near $1000?
I think the previous poster is right. Its a red-eared slider. Produced in the Millions on us farms.
