General Care Discussion :: where can i get diamond back terrapins in florida

[jasoncop954]

so my parents are getting me a pair of diamond back terrapins but i cant find them no where in florida my parents really dont wanna do shipping due to scams and stuff if someone can please tell me where a good place i can get them i will really appreciate it and if the turtles can be breeding age if not close to it

[justatwinturbo]

you cant, they're illegal to purchase in florida, and as a resident you can only own 1

[jasoncop954]

oh ok i see

[justatwinturbo]

by illegal to purchase, I mean you cannot buy them from anyone, anywhere...even online. You also are not legally allowed to catch any, regardless which subspecies they are. You have to be given one as a gift, in order to keep your limit (1)

[jasoncop954]

Ok

[chickenturtle]

Check Craigslist - someone is advertising 2 in a 40 gallon aquarium (buy aquarium get turtles free type ad)
- either Orlando or Daytona Beach - saw them the other day.

[chickenturtle]

http://ocala.craigslist.org/pet/3970603749.html

That's the ad I saw.