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Is the snapping turtle a protected animal? Can individuals keep it?

Skyler White
2021-05-24 17:06:23
Snapping turtles are not protected animals because they are an alien species. And now the reproduction of snapping turtles is relatively normal, not endangered, so it is not listed as a protected animal. Snapping turtles are called snapping turtles because of their large size, similar appearance to crocodiles, and strong attack power. Snapping turtles are mainly distributed in North America, and most of them in China are introduced from Florida.
Is the snapping turtle a protected animal? Can individuals keep it? Is the

snapping turtle a protected animal

? It is not a protected animal. They are alien species, and if they are released into the wild, they may destroy the local ecological environment. Moreover, their reproduction is relatively normal, and they are not endangered, so they are not protected animals in China.

Snapping turtles are larger and more ferocious when they grow up. Because its appearance is similar to that of crocodiles, it is named snapping turtle. Many people think that snapping turtles are a cross between crocodiles and turtles, but they are not. Snapping turtles belong to natural species, but now only big snapping turtles still retain some of the original snapping turtle genes, and small snapping turtles have almost no original snapping turtle genes.

2. Can individuals raise snapping turtles

? If they raise a few snapping turtles for ornamental purposes, it is possible, because the main value of snapping turtles now is ornamental, so it is no problem to raise a small number of snapping turtles. However, if you want to breed crocodile turtles in large quantities, you need to apply for the approval of the relevant departments. Families need to pay attention to safety to avoid snapping turtles biting their owners or other people. If they don't want to keep them, they can give them away or sell them. They can't release them directly into lakes or rivers. Because of their strong survival ability and high aggressiveness, they will compete with native tortoises for resources, and seriously destroy the ecological balance.

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