Sliders

[rabolongo]

We just bought 2 Red eared sliders and no one told us that we cant keep them in Gauteng at the time we bought them

This really sucks.

NOW WHAT ? They were going to be used in educational programs for a registered NPO.

Any way of getting permits for these guys at all ???????

[wadekilian]

If they're banned I don't think you'll get a permit for it. If its not banned, I don't see why you'd need a permit for it?

You could always try to sell it to someone in KZN.

[Bushviper]

The law is pretty specific. They are not allowed to be kept unless you have a zoo or similar institute. Your chances of getting a permit is almost zero. I would send them back to KZN which is the province that smuggled them in.

[rabolongo]

Thanks guys. Sold them off to someone here. So will only be taking our new addition, fluffy the alligator home.

[Mr Venom]

Are you sure it's an alligator and not a baby Nile crocodile?

[rabolongo]

Firstly I'm buying from a reliable farm, and hopefully working with them for some time helps tell them apart. Lol

[it_bit_me]

Are farm prices good ?? lol

[Mr Venom]

Just making sure , can never be too careful because a lot of people get scammed.

[TonyK]

I think the scam is to sell baby croc as a caiman ,I am sure most people could tell the difference between an alligator and a croc.I saw both at the SOS Expo and I must saw baby alligators are very cute.

[rabolongo]

Just picked her up and on our way home. Got her for a very good price. Will post photos as soon as her setup is completed.

[Mr Venom]

Can't wait!