I've got a crazy idea to introduce a male and female alligator snapping turtle into one of my ponds. I have found a turtle farm out of Arkansas that sells hatchlings around 1.5-2" long. They're not cheap but I find them fascinating.

They are native to Georgia and I have yet to find anything prohibiting the release. Georgia law does prohibit keeping them as pets which I do not want to do. I will contact DNR and ask them the legality.

My question - any pros/cons of doing this assuming it is legal?


thanks