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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 Permit from 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 own permit requirements.
Family Chelydridae
Macroclemys temminckii (Alligator snapping turtle) -AST Farmer/Dealer Permit required (see Code Chapter 34.00)
002.01.24 Ark. Code R. 067