Barry, If you've actually seen the practice please fill in the blanks as to the minimum size a Russian will lay eggs. I'd really be interested.

The lacey act covers moving protected species across state lines and comes from USFW. The 4 inch law comes from the USDA.

The information you offer is interesting but doesn't really make sense.

>>Let's keep in mind that there is no legal importation of chelonians under 4". Correct? Not correct? I'm not versed on the Lacey Act, but I think it falls under that law. I had received first hand information regarding all the baby Russians, and figured I would receive some different opinions on it......Oh Well........
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