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Beware of snapping turtles!

On May 15, 2024 （, a juvenile snapping turtle was captured in Kanabori-cho. The dorsal carapace length was 4 cm. Please be careful if you live in the neighborhood as another individual may be inhabiting the area.

The snapping turtle is an invasive alien species designated by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan as （ an invasive alien species that may affect the ecosystem and human health, etc., and in principle is prohibited for keeping ・ cultivation ・ storage ・ transportation ・ transfer ・ and import ）. This turtle is native to North America, where it is designated as

If seen outdoors

・ Cockatiels are expected to bite and scratch when caught.
・ They are aggressive when brought to land and may cause serious injury if bitten by large individuals.
・ If you find one in the wild, please do not approach it, touch it or try to catch it, but contact the city's Environmental Policy Division immediately.


Please see the city's website for information on where to find them.
https://www.city.funabashi.lg.jp/machi/kankyou/010/p071584.html

[Contact]
Funabashi City Environmental Policy Division, Natural Environment Section Phone 047-436-2454 E-mail kankyoseisaku@city.funabashi.lg.jp

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