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*From the NS Museum of Natural History Website:*
http://novascotia.ca/museum/amphibians/en/turtles/watch.asp
"It may seem harmless to keep a turtle as a pet for a while, but this is
not a good idea. Two of the province's four turtle species are already at
risk in Nova Scotia. It is likely that removal of turtles by people is part
of the reason, for Wood Turtles. Limit your observations to turtles in
their natural habitat. If you want a close view, examine the turtle where
you find it and release it in the same place. This will help us all enjoy
our wildlife, now and forever."
*From NS General Wildlife Regulations made under Section 113 of
the Wildlife Act: *
http://www.novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/wigeneral.htm
"Captive wildlife
6 (1) Unless determined otherwise by the Director of Wildlife, no
person shall hold in captivity any wildlife, native or exotic, unless the
person holds
(a) a permit or licence issued pursuant to subsection
16(3) of the Act (Private
Wildlife Park Licence/Permit); or
(b) a Game Farming Licence issued pursuant to Section 49
of the Act; or
(c) a Scientific or Educational Permit issued pursuant
to Section 20 of the Act; or
(d) a Captive Wildlife Permit issued pursuant to these
regulations; or
(e) a Falconry Permit issued pursuant to these
regulations; or
Clause 6(1)(e) added: O.I.C. 97-519, N.S. Reg. 98/97."
*From the NS DNR Captive Wildlife Permit page: *
http://www.novascotia.ca/snsmr/paal/dnr/paal085.asp
"The Department of Natural Resources does not encourage the keeping of
native wildlife as pets. Permits to do that will only be issued for animals
which, for one reason or another, cannot be returned to the wild"
cheers,
James.
On Tue, Jun 24, 2014 at 8:40 PM, Shouty McShoutsalot <
desolatechair@gmail.com> wrote:
> Reading Mr Churchill's original post it was not a Red Eared Slider. It
> was an indigenous Eastern Painted Turtle which is on the SSC candidate
> list of wildlife species that it considers at risk of extinction or
> extirpation nationally. So the question remains - does this list condone
> removing wild animals from their natural habitat at the behest of a
> screaming five year old 'budding naturalist'?
>
>
> On 24 June 2014 20:23, <darrell@abolitphotos.ca> wrote:
>
>> I have a friend in Natural Resourses, he takes children on education
>> tours at times.
>>
>>
>>
>> He was telling me at a certain younger ages the children want to know
>> every insect, plant, animal and all about them. Then a year or two later
>> they are nothing but a pain to deal with as all they want to do is horse
>> around. I can't remember the exact ages but get them when they are young is
>> the best bet.
>>
>>
>>
>> We had a pond behind our house, hours and hours of intertainment, some
>> not so happy frogs from it. :~) We fried up some legs one day and older
>> brother came in, what are you cooking, frog legs, can I have some, sure.
>> Never told him we just but a second batch on and they were totally raw,
>> What a laugh we had, still chuckle about it when it crosses my mind.
>>
>>
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> Darrell
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:45:46 -0700, M gayle Maclean <dashis9@yahoo.ca>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Perhaps the NS Young Naturalists group & their adult leaders, or the
>> NS Museum Of Natural History, might put together a package that could be
>> shared with the NS Dept.of Education?
>> Not sure what age group would be best suited towards, mind you.
>> Am sure there are many on this list, who could advise or suggest.
>> Interesting topic, indeed!
>>
>> Gayle MacLean
>> Dartmouth
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, June 24, 2014 7:17:41 PM, desolatechair <
>> desolatechair@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Budding biologists should learn to observe wild animals in their
>> natural habitat, no? Do you really condone this behavior?
>>
>>
>> Sent from Samsung Mobile
>>
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: David & Alison Webster
>> Date:06-24-2014 6:43 PM (GMT-04:00)
>> To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
>> Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Miner's Marsh offleash park...
>>
>> Hi John & All, June 24, 2014
>> You have a point.
>>
>> Several of us have independently discovered that not having a turtle
>> at
>> home is more fun and less bother than having one at home. So why should
>> future generations of children, especially if they are budding
>> Biologists,
>> have ts learn such matters by experience ?
>>
>> Some suitable inspirational lectures, starting by the second
>> trimester,
>> supplemented by officially sanctioned posters in the Nursery should not
>> only
>> confer protection to turtles but snuff out ideas of getting involved in
>> Biology so that children grow up to do something useful, such as being
>> avid
>> consumers.
>>
>> Yt, Dave Webster, Kentville
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "John and Nhung" <nhungjohn@eastlink.ca>
>> To: <naturens@chebucto.ns.ca>
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 2:37 PM
>> Subject: RE: [NatureNS] Miner's Marsh offleash park...
>>
>>
>> > Good commentary about the need for kids to be exposed to nature, but as
>> an
>> > initial part of the exposure, kids need to be told to leave nature
>> where
>> > it
>> > sits.
>> >
>> > I was acquisitive when I was small, as well, and accumulated quite a
>> > collection of live amphibians and snakes. After some of them died,
>> > despite
>> > my best attempts, I realized that collecting was not a good idea. So
>> then
>> > I
>> > kept paper records, instead: species, colour, length, ... can't
>> remember
>> > what else I tabulated, but do remember the biggest garter snake I ever
>> > caught measured 33 inches from snout to tail!
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:
>> naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]
>> > On Behalf Of bev wigney
>> > Sent: June-24-