Some common aquatic turtle conditions worth being aware of … Hopefully, by this point in time, you have also learned to love them. “Spotted turtles will command a formidable sum in the pet trade, which is unfortunate,” Buchanan said. The spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata) is a small, beautiful and semiaquatic emydid turtle found from southern Maine to northern Florida along the Atlantic coastal plain.Its small size and attractive coloration have made it a desirable pet, resulting in massive harvesting for the pet trade. Also, as is the case with many turtle species, road kills are a contributing factor to population declines.

Pet trade: Illegal pet trade is a sad example of how the lovability of turtles have worked to their detriment. The spotted turtle is generally considered to be a robust little turtle. Some are lost to road death where roads intersect traditional migration routes. The attractive turtle, once wanted for its meat, is now an increasingly popular pet and favoured among wildlife smugglers with many turtles observed for sale in Asian markets or in online trade. I have made it pretty clear this week that I absolutely love turtles! Like all turtles, it is important to feed them the right diet, provide appropriate lighting and heating, and to keep their water and enclosure clean to keep them in excellent health. Each day I have tried to list some turtle characteristics that you, the reader, may find interest in. The survival of this species relies on the conservation and management of suitable habitat, … Spotted turtles are in decline in Ontario due to habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, and the illegal collection for the pet trade. The Spotted Turtle has been collected for the pet trade industry. Some healthy populations still exist in the province but many populations are small and disconnected due to land and wetland alteration and development.