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Under Vermont’s newly-passed Act 47 of 2025 the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider, is ...
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond ...
As both a highly invasive species and a wildly popular pet amongst reptile hobbyists, red-eared sliders are everywhere. Whether you’re caring for a red-eared slider as a pet or just have a few ...
Any sightings of red-eared slider turtles need to be reported to Auckland Council. The dinner-plate sized turtles have recently been spotted in Titirangi and Swanson and their impact on the ...
Red eared slider turtles are sold in pet shops, but are listed as one of the world's 100 worst invasive species.JILL MCKEE / The-Southland-Times A Christchurch woman who sneaked a tiny red-eared ...
As both a highly invasive species and a wildly popular pet amongst reptile hobbyists, red-eared sliders are everywhere. Whether you’re caring for a red-eared slider as a pet or just have a few hanging ...
Exotic animals are intriguing for a variety of reasons, leading some people to covet them. But these wild creatures are not ...
Exotic caulerpa seaweed included in amended Regional Pest Management Plan. Photo credit NIWA. Changes to the Bay of Plenty Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) come into effect to ...
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department explained that as of July 1, a new law called Act 47 prohibits the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider. The department ...
On its website, the RSPCA said: "Pond terrapins or sliders (Trachemys scripta) include red-eared sliders, yellow-bellied sliders and Cumberland sliders. Females are the larger of the species at 25cm, ...