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[Wasabi]

Wasabi and I say hello. I have hopped on this forum from time to time to read into things, but this is the first time I have a question concerning Wasabi's health so I thought I would create an account and ask away. I got him years ago as a baby (I didn't know about the rules regarding how large they had to be). Apparently not much news is made popular because I just found out tonight that they are illegal to keep in Florida. Which sucks. I got him when they were legal. I just keep loving him and what happens happens. I will share a photo eventually. So cute!

[steve]

Hi, welcome to the site! Feel free to ask questions and post pics

[penelope]

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!
From what I understand, it is the sale of red eared sliders that is illegal in Florida, not owning them.
As of 2007, owners could keep their turtles, just not breed them.

I found an article on About.com that sums it up. I'll leave it to you to interpret and make a decision.
http://exoticpets.about.com/b/2007/07/0 ... lorida.htm

I'm not a law expert, so it's just my opinion - I say keep on loving little Wasabi without fear!

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Yes your fine to have the res. Its just illegal in the sale and breeding of them. You wont get in trouble in anyway.

[Wasabi]

Thanks for the welcomes. Yeah, I read into it a bit more and so long as I got her before 2007 and don't breed her or let her go swimming in the local lake, things will be just dandy. My room mates are a bit sad I can't get her a friend, but there's no way I could afford a bigger tank...