WHERE I Buy My TURTLES!? | Tips + Avoiding Scams 

DanTheGuppyMan what type of turtle do you have and how big does it get?

I have a pond that is just filled with turtles. I think that they are Texas cooters. I've counted well over 20 in a pond that is about an acre or less. Those are the ones that are at least a dinner plate in size. Do you know if it is legal to capture and resell them in Texas? Would there be a market? How would someone go about something like that? I think that most people around here just shoot them. I think that's kind of wasteful. They are under the impression that they are going to kill off all of the fish. Of course these are the same people who spray herbicide on blackberry vines. Any advice would be great.

@@rehoboth_farm the turtles usually leave the fish alone. It's VERY difficult for turtles to catch and eat fish. Cooters especially actually eat more of the vegetation and plants more so than anything else. Also, I don't think it's legal to kill, re-home or sell a native species like that. I do not think they're doing any damage, I assure you!

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ I've read several articles saying about the same thing. I'm not personally concerned about them eating my fish. I am kind of concerned about over population though. There are just so many of them. Some smaller ones have started showing up over 200 yards away from my pond. I guess that they must be trying to spread out and find new ponds. The pond is a man made farm tank so they aren't really 'native' to that pond. I guess I should ask fish and game or something.

Thank you!!!

Couldn't agree more Greg!! Thanks for watching buddy.

I fully agree with you Greg, my two recent albino pink belly sideneck turtles were not the ones the retailer showed me a picture of. I love them but was looking for specifics. I made it known nicely to him and his response was that he was not obligated to sell a specific one and he would not either. I nicely told him that was fine and I would go with the one breeder here when I am looking at a new species to raise and breed. I breed different albino morph sliders for many years but I really want to expand in different species now. With that stated is why I bought all my albino pink bellies as I will be with albino map turtles this year also but I won't be buying from the one high end reseller again after he said that. With spending that type of money, you would expect to see the actual turtle being bought. I thought he was a breeder but found out, he buys in quantity only too resell at completive prices.

So can I buy a pet turtle smaller than 4” I’m so confused. I read the law and apparently nobody can buy a baby turtle as a pet. So does this mean I need to go find one that is already full grown? Just curious what everyone thinks? 🤔 I was thinking of a Reeves Turtle because it’s legal in PA. Help!

Is there anything bad about buying a dbt with split scutes to breed later on ?

Look for the Daytona national breeders expo every summer!!! It's huge!

Thanks! That's my tank I started back in June. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I'm happy to help!

Thank you!

No u :))

Thank you Jeff! 😁

Salvinia! Thanks for watching :)

Hey buddy! My roommate will answer on the AI prime (he loves it :p) The floating plant is salvinia I believe, but I often just add it from my planted tanks. Also, I'll change the flow so it agitates the surface more!

The reef tank is actually mine! (Hey, I'm Ben, Dan's roommate lol) I love it. It has been a great addition to the tank. I love to connectivity through wifi. I'm also growing acros like weeds with one one prime over my tank so I have no complaints!

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@@bagalbraith23 Thanks for the reply Ben! I have a BC, but am still running an outdated Metal Halide with a Phoenix 14k bulb ( that should help date it) . I want to put something on it that is more efficient and quiet! It is in my family room and the fan on the MH ballast is getting on my nerves these days!

@@CopperCanyonTerrapins yeah that definitely does date it! I have 0 bad things to say about ai primes. And for sub $200 used with brackets, you can't go wrong! If you want a cheaper option, I've used hipagero/ aqua Knight lights before and they're also really nice and only about $60 however AI Primes are definitely the best

Hello!!!!!

Thank you!!!

Thanks Thomas!! Yessir, he hooked it up on price ;)

Tractor Supply, they are!

And how did those laws of turtles work I see all these people with baby turtles and apparently they’re illegal I’m not the turtle police here I just want to educate myself because I would love to start owning them and get into to the hobby

Thank you!!

Depends on the size

But expensive either way

Hard to say honestly!!!

Thank ya :D I might start doing that tbh

I just use the output of my filter to break the surface

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A Chinese box turtle (Cuora flavomarginata)!

No the turtle source is

My buddy Tony has northerns for $50 :) Anything above that for Northerns is foolish

DanTheGuppyMan thank you! I actually had someone ask $500 for a flowerback northern 🤦🏽‍♀️ I think I’m more interested in the concentrics though. Any idea about those?

@@lanierach6280 A flowerback northern doesn't exist ...who was the breeder? Concentrics usually are $150-200

DanTheGuppyMan my mistake it was actually an ornate. I don’t want to call him out lol but he was on the list in the video.

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ I havent been able to find northerns for anything close to 50 and i feel like ive been scouring the web. The closest i've found was actualy St*ph*n** which I was actualy going to go with until I saw your warning. I assume this is the breader that burned you before by sending wild caught hatchlings? anyway, your videos have been a major inspiration for me wantng to get a DBT but im having trouble finding places online where I can actualy purchase one. I searched for your friend tony on facebook but didnt find him unfortunately. If you could point me in the direction of those 50$ northerns that would be fantastic haha but if not i understand. thank you for the very educational video.

I got my baby red eared slider from them and it arrived healthy and safe with a heating pack in one day after getting the shipping notice. He's still doing good and he's pretty fast too.

I have some listed on my Patreon!

Awesome dude to buy from for sure

What’s his website

Hi there! I try to answer all questions :) I don't really know honestly :/ not sure if I know anyone that ships to different countries. I'm sorry!!! I think Steph J. Has purchased some imported, maybe try her? Thanks for watching!!!

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ Thanks for answering, I actually just found out that Steph lives in the same city as me so i will ask her. Thanks! :)

Gday camual

She poaches them. Plucked as eggs from the wild. Most likely uses oxytocin to induce labor in females then incubates the eggs and sells them. That's like forcing women into labor and selling their offspring...it's just awful

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ wow thank you for letting us know. I almost bought one from her. I've been looking for a dbt and her ads on Morph Market were the first I saw.... Almost bought one from her but I won't be now. Will have to look for a better breeder. Thank you.

Join the Diamondback Terrapins group on Facebook, there's a list of approved breeders there :)

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ thank you!

@@ericoaks9349 what’s this lady’s name Eric ? Cause I have had alot of pitchers shut down

Oh no....I have not heard good things about that place

Really i havent heard anything but good. The turtle was packaged well and very healthy.

@@kcgeckos6853 yea same, I have ordered mine from there it was a pink bellied side-neck turtle and I have had him for 2 years now!

@@madison_088 same I just got mine 1 month and it look healthy

Totally. That was one issue I notice now after publishing.

I couldn't predict that 😭😭😭

Sad.

Not at all

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ why isn’t this website good? i have heard mostly good from what i have heard

Reported 😘

I cannot express to you how devestating it is to local ecosystems if you take turtles from the wild. I implore you to not.

DanTheGuppyMan Thanks I understand Dan. But Im in the gulf region so there’s literally no shortage. Plus I only catch hatchlings. No big ones.

Can you DM me on Instagram or email me at dantheguppyman@gmail.com? I have a few questions about their native range!