>>I don't own any turtles, but sometimes I check on the prices, in case I ever decide to get into them.
>>I noticed that Spotted turtles are quite a bit more then, say, painted turtles.
>>Why is that? Spotted turtles are quite common where I live.
>>(Connecticut)
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>>Any reason they cost that much more?
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>>"What is man without the beasts?
>>If all the beasts were gone,
>>men would die from great loneliness of spirit.
>>For what happens to the beasts,
>>soon happens to men.
>>All things are connected."
>>
>>-Chief Seattle (Duwamish Tribe)


they might be common but you can't own a spottie from the wild. they're protected everywhere. you hafta buy CB only. but you might also hafta have a permit to even have one, CB or not.
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Buslady of SoCal
Breeder of Ornate Wood Turtles
Rhinoclemmys Pulcherrima Manni
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