The Trade in Live Reptiles: Exports from the United States

The United States plays a major role in the international trade in live reptiles not only as a consumer but also as a supplier of live reptiles to other countries. Most live reptiles exported from the United States are freshwater turtles raised on so-called farms. Others are captured from the wild, are captive-bred, or are first imported to the United States, repackaged, and then exported to other countries. Live reptiles exported from the United States are used as pets or, in the case of freshwater turtles, sold as food.

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