Hi, want to find out, r keep turtles as a pet banned in India? especially Red Ear Sliders? Thanks in advance.?

Question

I live in Bangalore, is keeping a Red Ear Slider banned in India? what r the turtles which r banned and what are not banned?

Answer 1

Yes, turtles are banned in India, but you can keep them.

Answer 2

yes, u can not keep turtles it is banned.Anyway many people are keeping it inspite of banning

Answer 3

may I have my friend Varad  in Pune contact you he has some sliders?

Answer 4

Turtles come under endangered species.

Under India’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Red Ear Slider turtles are banned from maintaining as pets

India has banned trade of tortoise under the 1972 Wildlife Protection Act. The rare species are land-dwelling and feed on succulent materials.