Introduction There are a number of common misconceptions regarding the legality of pet turtles in British Columbia, especially concerning Red-eared Slider Turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans). While some turtle species are indeed illegal to keep as […]
Western Painted Turtles from Kelowna, BC, on June 05, 2025 at 12:27 PM · iNaturalist Nesting season drawing to a close for western painted turtles in the Okanagan “They might seem prolific when you see […]
In 2017, I adopted a very old Japanese Fire-bellied Newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster). I was a little skeptical at first, when the previous owner of the newt, Marg Dalgarno, contacted me at the pet store where […]
Big thank you to Landon, Allan and Syd with Modern Okanagan Reptiles & Exotics (MORE Reptiles). We had some car trouble on the way to the Reptile Expo in Vernon on Sunday and MORE Reptiles […]
The Vancouver Reptile Expo is coming to the Okanagan! Whether you’re researching your first reptile pet or looking for something more exotic, we’re sure to have what you’re looking for. With vendors from all across […]
Name: Toby Species: Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) Gender: female Age: 17 years Shell Length: 23 cm Toby is a bit shy at first, but once you get to know her, she is very […]
The 3rd Annual White Lake Turtle Festival is coming up on Saturday April 12th! We are looking forward to participating again this year and so is our pet turtle Dilly. She loves coming to the […]
Join Us! Sunday June 30th, 2024 At The Kelowna Flower Farm (3683 Berard Rd) Day Pass: $12 Children under 5: Free 10am – 4pm Celebrate and support your local small businesses and animal rescues by […]
The Okanagan Pet Expo is back! Come meet one of our turtles and learn about turtles in the Okanagan! Okanagan Pet Expo Sunday May 26, 2024 10am – 4pm Laurel Packinghouse & Square 1304 Ellis […]
We will be setting up a booth at the White Lake Turtle Festival on Saturday April 13th! Come meet one of our pet turtles and learn about the Western Painted Turtles and their habitat at […]
Name: Painty Species: Painted Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima) Gender: female Age: 8 years Shell Length: 15 cm Painty is a very sweet turtle and we love her very much! She is about 8 years […]
It’s a new personal best! Three feral Red-eared Sliders caught in less than an hour! Three Red-eared Sliders were removed from the pond at Skaha Lake Park in Penticton on July 8, 2023 and […]
The Shuswap SPCA in Salmon Arm currently has one Red-eared Slider Turtle up for adoption! Please contact them for more information or visit their website. Pet: Splash | BC SPCA | The B.C. Society for […]
Western Painted Turtle from Kelowna, BC on June 05, 2023 at 10:57 AM · iNaturalist “Western Painted Turtles have recently gained attention in Kelowna due to various issues affecting their population.” Read the full article […]
“The Conservation Officer Service is again reminding the public that like most native wildlife species in British Columbia, the western painted turtle is protected against harassment, killing or possession under the provincial Wildlife Act…” Read […]
“Keep your eyes peeled if you’re driving anywhere near a pond or wetland, especially this time of year. It’s turtle nesting season, and the Western Painted Turtle is at risk not just from loss of habitat, […]
Happy World Turtle Day from Allan Brooks Nature Centre! We are thrilled to announce that our resident Turtle Expert, Justin DeMerchant, is going to be speaking at a FREE nature talk on June 17 @ […]
We are very excited to be a participating vendor at the Okanagan Pet Expo coming up on June 11th! Come visit our table and meet our pet Red-eared Slider Dilly! There will be several other […]
Red-eared Slider Turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) are an invasive species in the southern regions of British Columbia. Kept as pets in BC since the 1960s, Red-eared Sliders are often released into the wild or […]
“Two types of turtles call Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford home. One belongs there, and one does not. The western painted turtle is BC’s only native freshwater turtle. Seven or eight of them live in […]
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