Virginia Harris, C.S.B
Virginia Harris, C.S.B
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Bringing home a native Vermont wild turtle to keep as a pet is illegal because it can be harmful for the individual animal and local turtle populations. Above is a painted turtle. (VTF&W Photo by Luke Groff)
With many people out and about enjoying springtime, the state Fish and Wildlife Department is asking everyone to leave the turtles where they are. In fact, keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm them and pose threats to wild turtle populations, officials said.
Virginia Harris, C.S.B
Virginia Harris, C.S.B