How much would it be to imports batches of Painted turtles into the UK,from the US(just the importation price, not the price for the batches) just thought it would be an idea if someone had the time and cash to do it, get them back into the market

John

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0.0.4 Varanus Acanthurus(Ackies)

I was under the impression that painted turtles were banned from export from the states, hence the relative rarity of some species here. I'm not sure exactly what species are banned but it is certainly limited - Graham will know for sure!

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I believe red eared sliders and all of the painted subspecies are on the "banned from import list". Presumably the reason behind this is they were the two most popular species when the government decided something needed to be done, to reduce the amount of turtles being dumped after the novelty of having a "teenage mutant ninja turtle" wore off.

Yup... the price you pay for control.

If you can ever change the law... give me a call/email.

Ed

Aaaah, didnt know they were not allowed to be imported lol, silly me

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Wellllll... if they are... here is a good business opportunity... email me.

ed

I still want to know where this list of banned species can be found, and I'd really love to hear the logic behind the choices, banning RES for instance but not the other sliders, and allowing Snappers which are surely more of a threat to native wildlife that a small and relatively harmless Southern Painted!

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2.3.0 Southern Painted Turtles
1.0.0 Florida Red Belly
2.1.1 Common Musks
1.0.0 Classic Cornsnake
0.0.2 GALS + infinite babies
0.1.0 Tibetan Spaniel
1.2.0 Brahma Chickens

Hi Graham, Do you know anything about breeding them as i noticed you had a group, if you sell any BTW i would definably be interested in buying one from you.

John

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0.0.4 Varanus Acanthurus(Ackies)

I only know what I've read and heard from others, I am trying to breed mine but no success so far, this is only the first year of trying though.

If I'm successful then most of them will be kept for future breeding purposes, and there's a queue a mile long for any that I do part with!

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2.3.0 Southern Painted Turtles
1.0.0 Florida Red Belly
2.1.1 Common Musks
1.0.0 Classic Cornsnake
0.0.2 GALS + infinite babies
0.1.0 Tibetan Spaniel
1.2.0 Brahma Chickens

Fair enough mate, how much did you pay for yours? any pics of them, told they have lots of personality.

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0.0.4 Varanus Acanthurus(Ackies)