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Old 05-10-2008, 11:29 AM
 
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Does anyone know if it is legal to own a pet turtle in NJ? I know it is prohibited to buy and/or sell them here.
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Old 05-10-2008, 11:41 AM
 
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i know a couple of people who have had them--very little ones
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Old 05-10-2008, 12:19 PM
 
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I think they are legal but when I went to get some for my kids several people told me that they carry salmonella or you can catch it from touching them.....something like that.
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Old 05-10-2008, 05:14 PM
 
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Yeah, salmonella is a potential risk, but I've had several aquatic turtles as a child and never had any problems.
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Old 05-10-2008, 06:01 PM
 
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Certain species of turtles require a Special Permit from the NJ Fish/Wildlife Department. Contact them for further info.
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Old 06-15-2011, 02:26 PM
 
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You will probably get some sort of infection if your children put them in their mouths as happened many years ago when they were initially banned for sale in NJ. If you put a dog's ass in your mouth that might be bad too.
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Old 06-15-2011, 04:44 PM
 
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YouTube - ‪Zombie Kid Likes Turtles‬‏
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Old 06-15-2011, 05:14 PM
 
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you are allowed to have pet turtles you are just not allowed to release them in the wild. If you are found releasing your in trouble. basically if you happen to have a turtle you are stuck with it for life
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Old 06-15-2011, 05:20 PM
 
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Knowing how it is in NJ, you'll need a permit to request information about getting a permit to owning a pet turtle. Will be required to take it to the vet 2x a month, or will be fined $200 per missed appointment.
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Just hang out by a lake, snatch one, take it to the vet to make sure it's clean! Feed it, bathe it, love it, and take good care of it

<3 Turtles
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Old 06-15-2011, 08:01 PM
 
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Depends on species of turtle.

some box turtle info

New Jersey Box Turtle Law
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