Arnhem Land turtle industry set for expansion

[Fuscus]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200412/s1258153.htm

 

[peterescue]

Interesting story, They will saturate the Darwin market in the first year and tehn export to other states that sell through pet shops.
Even with the license obligation I can only see an outcome of lots of dead Mc. rugosus. Perahps they should look at a sustainable reptile market. You know, like Snkes NT only with customer service and genuinely good product.

 

[Cerion]

Re: RE: Arnhem Land turtle industry set for expansion

Perahps they should look at a sustainable reptile market. You know, like Snkes NT only with customer service and genuinely good product.

It guarantees survival of species I guess and helps out the local people.

Just look at the Indian Venom Schemes they've worked in bringing in money and a lively hood for the people in regional areas

 

[herptrader]

RE: Re: RE: Arnhem Land turtle industry set for expansion

It is probably a fairly reasonable approach to taking from the wild in a sustainable way. The odds on young turtles surviving in the wild are pretty steep.

I have heard or similar permits in NT for Pigmy fresh water crocs.

 

[Greebo]

RE: Re: RE: Arnhem Land turtle industry set for expansion

I like your avatar Peter, which super-hero is it meant to be?

I think he should be called Glass-half empty Man!

 

[Tommo]

RE: Re: RE: Arnhem Land turtle industry set for expansion

ive seen these in pet shops already, very cute