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I have an oprotunity to get an eastern boxie, but I'm not sure of my local laws, if no one can answer my question here I'll go ahead and ask my FWS or Parks and Recreation or one of those. anyway I live in Massachusetts, all I could find was this; http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfwpets.htm ,which leads me to believe it's illegal.
"Turtles:
Lawful (no MassWildlife permit required): All turtles, except rare species and those below. "
anyway input will be appreciated.
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1.2.1 Terrapene Carolina Triunguis
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1.1 Melopsittacus undulatus
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I believe that the Eastern Boxie is protected in Mass but you might be able to get a permit. Your best course of action is to contact Mass F/G for the most up to date info.

>>I have an oprotunity to get an eastern boxie, but I'm not sure of my local laws, if no one can answer my question here I'll go ahead and ask my FWS or Parks and Recreation or one of those. anyway I live in Massachusetts, all I could find was this; http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfwpets.htm ,which leads me to believe it's illegal.
>>"Turtles:
>>Lawful (no MassWildlife permit required): All turtles, except rare species and those below. "
>>anyway input will be appreciated.
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>> My Site
>>1.2.1 Terrapene Carolina Triunguis
>>0.1 Nymphicus hollandicus
>>1.1 Melopsittacus undulatus
>>1.0 American Cocker Spaniels
>>1.0 American Short Hair? Cat
>>1.1 Rouen Ducks
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers
Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

I just e-mailed FWS so hopefully I'll hear from them tomorrow, Easterns classified as a species of special concern in this state.
Thanks for the reply Ed.
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1.2.1 Terrapene Carolina Triunguis
0.1 Nymphicus hollandicus
1.1 Melopsittacus undulatus
1.0 American Cocker Spaniels
1.0 American Short Hair? Cat
1.1 Rouen Ducks

I emailed you off list, but I'll post here too. This website may help clarify:
Link

Thanks Steph,
that cleared it up.
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1.2.1 Terrapene Carolina Triunguis
0.1 Nymphicus hollandicus
1.1 Melopsittacus undulatus
1.0 American Cocker Spaniels
1.0 American Short Hair? Cat
1.1 Rouen Ducks

Easterns are protected, but you can legally own other box turtle species.
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PHWyvern

I already knew about other ssp., Wyv, as I currently have 3 adults and a juvenile.
Thanks for the input though.
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My Site
1.2.1 Terrapene Carolina Triunguis
0.1 Nymphicus hollandicus
1.1 Melopsittacus undulatus
1.0 American Cocker Spaniels
1.0 American Short Hair? Cat
1.1 Rouen Ducks