But reporting can be useful, says the councilor. This will at least provide an image of where the turtles are. And of course the real problem lies in the purchase. “We really have to do something about that,” says Voortman. The municipality already provides general information about purchasing pets. That text will be adjusted from September, “to call on people to think carefully about keeping exotic animals, such as turtles”.
Alderman wants people to think carefully before buying a turtle
