Just an FRT fyi........

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EricIvins;3974708; said:
That's not how they get moved around for the Pet trade. IATA regulations govern how they get packed, and that shipment would've been confiscated for how many IATA violations it would of racked up........Hatchling Turtles aren't eaten by the locals........The Eggs are, but not like they used to be........People realize a live Turtle is worth more alive than dead.........

I have to laugh at the quality of life thing though........A captive FRT is more than likely not going to live out its full potential lifespan in captivity ( 100 years + ), and they're a whole lot healthier both physically and mentally in the habitats they come from.......

Realistically, 90% of FRT keepers don't have the ability to keep that animal healthy and happy for its potential lifespan. It's just the way it is, unfortunately. The same can be said for other animals. I'm all for Private keepers being able to keep what they want, as long as they have the ability to do so...........Knowing ones limitations is the first step to being a successful keeper.......
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They would be physically and mentally healthier but 9 out of 10 of the hatchling FRT in the picture will never make it to maturity in the wild. They all have better chance in the pet trade. That means all animals in the pet trade would fall under that. I’m sure all the fish I have and you have will be healthier in the wild but we still have them.
 
pURPLEcHILLIrED123;3974788; said:
They would be physically and mentally healthier but 9 out of 10 of the hatchling FRT in the picture will never make it to maturity in the wild. They all have better chance in the pet trade. That means all animals in the pet trade would fall under that. I’m sure all the fish I have and you have will be healthier in the wild but we still have them.
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:iagree: FRT can survive more in captivity. THe only problem is breeding them.
 
pURPLEcHILLIrED123;3974788; said:
They would be physically and mentally healthier but 9 out of 10 of the hatchling FRT in the picture will never make it to maturity in the wild. They all have better chance in the pet trade. That means all animals in the pet trade would fall under that. I’m sure all the fish I have and you have will be healthier in the wild but we still have them.
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Thats life, natural life on earth the way it is meant to be without human interruption. Of course more animals survive in captivity, there is no natural predator in a glass box...at the discretion of the keeper of course. The point still remains in regards to the quality of life.
 
http://www.amazon.com/Lizard-King-P...=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268556730&sr=8-2

May i suggest all FRT keepers read this,very interesting.I work in reptile wholesale,so im aware of all the regulations (and some of the loopholes...),but ive always wondered how you guys in the us get so many of these turtles,with export from country of source being forbidden.I could understand a few coming through labeled as different species,but they seem to be everywhere over there,are your customs guys asleep on the job? :naughty:
 
Bsixxx;3974756; said:
ha told all of you! Godd thing i never got one..
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what did you tell every one? also- why is it a good thing you never got one? looks like YOURE the one that is missing out. these turtles are a joy to own. im enjoying mine right now as i type this. watching him eat his waffers and swimming free in his tank. :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::cry:
 
Berber King;3978397; said:
http://www.amazon.com/Lizard-King-P...=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268556730&sr=8-2

May i suggest all FRT keepers read this,very interesting.I work in reptile wholesale,so im aware of all the regulations (and some of the loopholes...),but ive always wondered how you guys in the us get so many of these turtles,with export from country of source being forbidden.I could understand a few coming through labeled as different species,but they seem to be everywhere over there,are your customs guys asleep on the job? :naughty:
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Because America is the biggest market in the world for anything...legal or illegal, America buys 50% of everything the world makes or captures... even though it's sometimes on credit. Money... you can buy anything, it will also make you do anything and everything for it for the right amount.
 
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