Can I Buy a Turtle

In addition to pet stores and breeders, turtles and tortoises can be purchased from non-profit adoption and rescue organizations. Turtles often wind up at rescue societies because potential pet owners will buy them without recognizing the time and care commitment turtles require.

How much is it to buy a turtle?

The turtle~$30First veterinarian check-up~$55Total~$750

Why is owning a turtle illegal?

Tortoise and turtles Since most people can’t differentiate between kinds of tortoise, it’s easy to get misled into buying or owning an endangered species. The Indian Star Tortoise and the Red Ear Slider are among a few types of reptiles that are unsuitable for rearing in an apartment space, and illegal to own.