The purpose of this list is to provide a focused exchange of information and contacts relating to the care, conservation and husbandry of Asian turtles and tortoises and the crises confronting them.

Discussions expected on this list will cover all Asian species;: Cuora, Cyclemys, Indotestudo, Chinemys, Geomyda, Manouria, Sacalia, Mauremys, Heosemys and Geoclemys and others.

A great Asian chelonia decline and perish in captivity very rapidly. It is hoped that the exchange of information in this forum will help to preserve these species and be instrumental in setting up successful breeding programs.

For an overview on why this forum was initiated, we suggest going to The Overview of the Chinese Markets on the World Chelonian Trust Web Site and The Asian Turtle Crisis hosted by the NYTTS

People in need of general tortoise and turtle husbandry information are encouraged to join one of the more basic lists on Yahoo such as The World Chelonian Trust online help community

It is expected that people will conduct themselves in an adult, non argumentative manner befitting the seriousness of this subject. As a new subscriber you may have your participation moderated in your initial membership period. The moderator reserves the right to remove distracting elements from the subscription list without warning

Darrell Senneke, Moderator - Asian Turtle Crises List Serve Community

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