This is a pretty random question but can you legally get a Tuatara in the states? If you could what's the price tag.
Tuatara
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I have seen a lot of things in the market both legal and not so legal but I have NEVER seen one of these pop up unfortunately. But If you have the right amount of money you can get anything in the world- I am just willing to bet that that amount would be VERY high for an animal of this caliber.
I fully agree with all of this but what are the laws regarding this animal?I always thought that it was a protected animal in it's land and as such it would not legally be welcomed here.snakeguy101;4964252; said:
snakeguy101;4964252; said:
Or rather fortunately. Breeders and inbred tuatara's? Doesn't seem like a pleasant idea.
snakefin;4964952; said:
Given their life cycle I don't really think inbreeding will be a big problem...most people would loose interest FAR before they could raise up a sibling group and breed them, then raise the offspring and breed again...something about taking 15 years or more to reach maturity and a year long egg incubation would likely put off most private breeders ;-)
jeosbo01;4965044; said:
not to mention they require refrigeration units in their cages since they need temps much cooler than room temperature year round. Their hot spots are usually around 55º. I do not think they are suited for captivity.
In the book "The Lizard King" there was a section on a tuatara poacher who got caught trying to capture one for export to the states.
So as everyone said you cannot get them legally and it would be extremely difficult to find one illegally
So as everyone said you cannot get them legally and it would be extremely difficult to find one illegally
