Razorback and softshell turtle

yes bro

even though max 6inches they need a 4ft tank
or a FTG... btw thier jaws seems very powerful ar,,,

Originally Posted by IK2

We will never fully replicate nature; but we're no exactly going to stuff them into little containers we see fit, are we?

Most of these things need a decently sized tanks.

We cannot use stuffing into small space as a reason to ban animal. Betta and aro in tank are consider small and should ava ban them too. If that is sole reason of banning then is pretty lame .

[Oneiromancer]

The reason for the ban is partly because they don't belong here and if pet owners release them into the wild, may upset the balance in the eco system (being endangered is another reason of course).

agreed!

same goes for humans too...

Originally Posted by Oneiromancer

The reason for the ban is partly because they don't belong here and if pet owners release them into the wild, may upset the balance in the eco system (being endangered is another reason of course).

[gavin]

Singapore does not allow the keeping of*certain pets such as reptiles, amphibians and primates as pets for the following reasons:

They may introduce and spread diseases to humans and domestic animals.
Collection of wild animals for trading will lead to ecosystem imbalance and threaten the survival of endangered species.
The welfare of the animals may be compromised due to reasons such as unsuitable living conditions, poor diet and pet owner's lack of knowledge of the proper care for the animal.
Singapore's biodiversity would be greatly affected if such exotic pets were released in the wild, as most of them are non-native.
If the animal escapes, it may cause nuisance, fear and trauma to the general public.
Some examples include star tortoises, iguanas, tarantulas, scorpions, snakes, salamanders, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, slow lorises, gibbons*etc. For a list of pets that are approved to be kept in Singapore, please click here.

[swiltz1989]

Originally Posted by gavin

Singapore does not allow the keeping of*certain pets such as reptiles, amphibians and primates as pets for the following reasons:

They may introduce and spread diseases to humans and domestic animals.
Collection of wild animals for trading will lead to ecosystem imbalance and threaten the survival of endangered species.
The welfare of the animals may be compromised due to reasons such as unsuitable living conditions, poor diet and pet owner's lack of knowledge of the proper care for the animal.
Singapore's biodiversity would be greatly affected if such exotic pets were released in the wild, as most of them are non-native.
If the animal escapes, it may cause nuisance, fear and trauma to the general public.
Some examples include star tortoises, iguanas, tarantulas, scorpions, snakes, salamanders, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, slow lorises, gibbons*etc. For a list of pets that are approved to be kept in Singapore, please click here.

thanks for info

Some of these reasons have become obsolete nowadays.

But in my opinion, the authorities can do whatever they want given the state of the general public's efforts in proper pet care. Hopefully this changes along with the legislation in the near future.

the contradicting 1 is RES is non-native and invasive species... but allowed for many years... while local species like leaf and spiny turtles are not allowed...

any thoughts?

[Oneiromancer]

Originally Posted by johnchor

the contradicting 1 is RES is non-native and invasive species... but allowed for many years... while local species like leaf and spiny turtles are not allowed...

any thoughts?

Haha.. agreed and this is the one that most people release into the wild..

[gavin]

Maybe we should write in to A VA and see their reply.