Turtle on a plane in Tas

[RoryBreaker]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-...nt-at-tasmania/7439162?WT.ac=localnews_hobart

 

[Wally]

Just goes to show how easy it is to get something on a plane you're not meant to have. In today's security environment to boot!

 

[Nero Egernia]

Why, when healthy reptiles are discovered during an attempt smuggle, are they destroyed? I understand that they can pose a health risk to local populations if released back into the wild, but can't they donate or sell the reptiles to a zoo or a reputable keeper? It's a complete waste of life.

 

[Tinky]

SOFAR in Newcastle used to rehome the frogs found in fruit boxes at the local markets. Unfortunatly if you dont have a volenteer organisation like that then no one is going to take the time to quaranteen and rehome these animals.

 

[Nero Egernia]

SOFAR in Newcastle used to rehome the frogs found in fruit boxes at the local markets. Unfortunatly if you dont have a volenteer organisation like that then no one is going to take the time to quaranteen and rehome these animals.

Surely a regular keeper can quarantine just as effectively as an organisation? Most keepers generally partake in quarantine practices all the time to protect their own collections.

 

[Wally]

Most keepers generally partake in quarantine practices all the time to protect their own collections.

I reckon that might be open to considerable debate.

Certainly not fair on the turtle concerned though.