002.01.22 Ark. Code R. § 019 - J1.02 Approved Species For Commercial Culture Of Aquatic Turtles And Alligators

Turtles:

The aquatic turtle species listed below are native to Arkansas and may be cultured by those who obtain a Commercial Aquatic Turtle Farmer/Dealer Permitfrom the Commission (see Code Chapter 34.00) .

Family Chelydridae

Chelydra serpentina (Common snapping turtle)

Family Emydidae

Chrysemys dorsalis (Southern painted turtle)

Graptemys geographica (Common map turtle)

Graptemys ouachitensis (Ouachita map turtle)

Graptemys kohnii (Mississippi map turtle)

Pseudemys concinna (River cooter) Trachemys

scripta (Redeared slider)

Family Kinosternidae

Kinosternon subrubrum (Mississippi mud turtle)

Sternotherus oderatus (Common musk turtle)

Family Trionychidae

Apolone spinifera (Spiny softshell)

Apolone mutica (Midland smooth softshell)

Other Species Covered Under Separate Permits:

The following species are governed by separate code and have their ownpermit requirements.

Family Alligatoridae

Alligator mississippiensis (American alligator) - Alligator Farmer Permitrequired (see Code Chapter 33.00)

Family Chelydridae

Macroclemys temminckii (Alligator snapping turtle) - AST Farmer/DealerPermit required (see Code Chapter 34.00)

Notes

002.01.22 Ark. Code R. § 019

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume 47, Number 12, Effective 1/1/2023