Pet store selling illegal animals

[7itanium]

was this turtle acctually FOR SALE? meaning did you acctually ask someone if you could buy it?

because its not illegal for them to have it... they just cant sell it


I have seen some illegal stuff for sale around here before.... I dont condone it-- but im not gonna report them either. I was raised to not be a snitch, people will get what is coming to them when its their time-- not reason to try to influence the way things happen.

 

[Dopehand]

why are blind cave tetras illegal in KY?

 

[WhiteDevil]

No reply, you know what to do next time since this guy will move the items out before anyone has the chance to investigate....call your local DNR office and report it. Police can do something but some animal division of county government has to be involved.


Never let them know their mistakes, they already know they are doing wrong to begin with.

 

[Winged]

I don't know why they're illegal, but all Astyanax mexicanus are illegal in Kentucky. Maybe authorities are afraid that some moron will release them into the water-system of Mammoth Cave? I really don't know.

The store manager emailed me back yesterday and said that she sent the fish back to the supplier, even though they assured her they weren't illegal, and that the tortoise won't be sold until he reaches four inches (yeah, have fun with that...).

I was speaking to a co-worker a few days ago and he told me that imported land turtles and tortoises are legal to sell under four inches, but I haven't been able to find anything about that. Does anybody know if this is true?

 

[wataugachicken]

one way to get around it is to sell a turtle cage and accessory kit for an inflated price, and then you give the turtle "free" with the kit purchase..

 

[excuzzzeme]

I have seen some illegal stuff for sale around here before.... I dont condone it-- but im not gonna report them either. I was raised to not be a snitch, people will get what is coming to them when its their time-- not reason to try to influence the way things happen.

Failing to report an illegal activity is the same as condoning it!

Nice try.


It is always better to check out the facts before taking any action. There are so many ways people skirt the regulations and laws it isn't funny. At least you are making an effort and for that you should be applauded.