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The New York Turtle and Tortoise SocietyThe New York Turtle and Tortoise Society, Inc., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the conservation, preservation of habitat, and the promotion of proper husbandry and captive propagation of turtles and tortoises. The Society emphasizes the education of its members and the public in all areas relevant to the appreciation of these unique animals. Donations to the Society are tax deductible and can be made online with your credit card by clicking the Donate button,
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Next NYTTS Meeting Saturday, December 8, 3:00 p.m. Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew 86th Street and West End Avenue, New York City “A Hatchling Pips: The Birth of the Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation” Patricia Johnson, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Join herpetologist Patricia Johnson as she takes you through an overview of projects at CRAC. You will learn why rehabilitating one turtle is not only an act of compassion for an individual animal, but has greater implications that can buy years of survival for a population. Patricia will inspire you with stories of these majestic creatures — true symbols of hope in these times.
Patricia produces Turtle Intensives, semi-annual meetings to spark conversations and the sharing of ideas among those working in turtle conservation. She has co-authored five award-winning books with her husband (www.projectcoyoteibwo.com) and lives in Yorktown Heights. They share their home with three parrots, four cats, and dozens of turtle patients at any given time. See www.TurtleAdvocate.org.
The 44th Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show Best in Show
Deep Look • PBS ~ A Show by PBS Digital Studios San Franciso and Oakland Zoos headstart and radio track Western Pond Turtles.
 NYTTS Salutes Sara Ramos“Turtle lovers” all are we, but no one loves her turtles more than Sara! Long-time member of NYTTS, Sara has become popularly known in her Brooklyn neighborhood as “The Turtle Lady of Willamsburg.” That moniker is well deserved as some 60 turtles and tortoises fully dominate her small apartment. She—and of course, her turtles—are featured in the recent Brooklyn Daily Eagle article entitled “The Turtle Lady Thrives in Williamsburg” by Ellyn Gaydos. Saluting Our Own Lorri Cramer, Director of the NYTTS Turtle Rehab Program When authorities find sick or illegally obtained turtles in New York City, Lorri Cramer is one of the first people they call. As a wildlife rehabilitator, Cramer nurses the little guys back to health until they are ready to be released in the wild. Over the past 30 years, she has taken care of thousands of turtles from her Manhattan apartment. Honoring Peter Pritchard The 14th Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles (New Orleans, 2016) honored Peter Pritchard for his life time accomplishments. Produced by the Turtles Conservancy. Dr. Peter C.H. Pritchard from Turtle Conservancy on Vimeo. The scientists paying tribute to Peter in this video, in order of their first appearance, are as follows:
In Memoriam ~ Yaqui Guthrie YamdrokNovember 12, 1932–August 25, 2015 Yaqui Yamdrok (née Sally Guthrie) died on August 25. She was a long-time member of NYTTS, and many will remember her from meetings. After the death of her own turtle, Mullan—her companion for almost 50 years—she spent many hours at the Wild Bird Fund caring for the turtles in the north window, for whom she was a constant advocate. We miss her impassioned presence. She was an actress, a professional photographer, and the author of a children’s book, By Two. About 15 years ago she wrote an essay about her life. 
Excellent Advice from Barbara Daddarioon Turtles and Tortoises as Pets Our own Barbara Daddario, Chair of the NYTTS Public Education and Information Committee, was interviewed by VetSteeet.com (a Web site devoted to advice for pet owners, finding veterinary care, and pet news). Read Barbara’s advice in Tempted to Get a Pet Turtle or Tortoise? Read This First, by Linda Lombardi, March 27, 2014.
Frank Indiviglio, former Staten Island Zoo and Bronx Zoo keeper, and long-time friend of NYTTS, writes numerous articles for That Pet Place, especially for That Reptile Blog as well as others. Read some of Frank’s turtle-related posts: The Common Musk Turtle or Stinkpot – My Choice for Perfect Pet Turtle Musk and Mud Turtles – Introducing Five Interesting Species The Best Small Turtle Pets for Reptile Enthusiasts with Limited Space
See an Index of Frank’s Blog articles. Recommended article: Commercial Foods: Benefits/Uses, Staples/Supplements from theTurtleRoom. The Plight of Frogs and the Impact of the Frog Leg Trade In the USA alone 1.1 billion frogs and in the European Union 2.3 billion frogs are imported for the frog leg trade every year. How long can this level of exploitation be sustained? Read Frank’s shocking article: Frog Leg Trade Kills Billions of Frogs Annually and Threatens Species’ Survival.  Populations worldwide are in serious decline. NYTTS salutes Dr. Kerry Kriger and Save the Frogs for its vital conservation work.   Order Online! — NYTTS bumper stickers and turtle food (Turtle Brittle and AquaMax) can now be ordered online. Payment by credit card through PayPal, or by check. Go to the NYTTS Online Order Form.Notice to New York City Residents The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation now has a 24-hour tips line to report violations of protected species regulations. It is prohibited to sell any New York State species of reptiles and amphibians. If you see any New York species for sale in pet shops or markets, please call 1-800-847-7332. Report the name and address of the business, and the animals you observed for sale. Turtle Care Video from the Mid-Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society NYTTS Red-eared Slider Adoption Policy Unfortunately, we no longer have local homes for these turtles because of the high numbers that have come to us in recent years. We sometimes have members with ponds who may offer to take in displaced sliders. We do not accept postings by individuals for adoptions of any species. All adoptions are handled through official NYTTS channels, and notices will be emailed to members at the discretion of our Board. Those members wishing to place turtles or to be considered as prospective adopters of sliders and other species should email [email protected] with their contact information and the species they are interested in placing or adopting. Photos of their turtle/tortoise habitats and accommodations should be provided. Photos of turtles to be placed should also be provided. For more information on the status of red-eared sliders, see Sliders, Siders, Everywhere. Past NYTTS Events and Member News Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day 2018 — NYTTS Displayed Turtles for Ninth Year, Saturday, May 5, 2018. Seminar 2018 — The 32nd NYTTS Seminar was held at the Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak in Yonkers, New York, on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Featured speakers included Bonnie Raphael (Former Head Veterinarian, Bronx Zoo; George Heinrich (Heinrich Ecological Services, St. Petersburg, Florida); and Roger Wood, (Professor Emeritus, Stockton University and Former Director of Research, The Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor, New Jersey). Review meeting presentations and photos. 43rd Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, Saturday, June 3, 2017 — See winners and photos. Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day 2017 — NYTTS Displayed Turtles for Eighth Year, Saturday, May 6, 2017. Seminar 2017 — The 31st NYTTS Seminar was held at the Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak in Yonkers, New York, on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Featured speakers included George Heinrich (Heinrich Ecological Services, St. Petersburg, Florida); Nathan Reid (Amarican Museum of Natural History); and Paul Calle (Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo). Review meeting presentations and photos. 42nd Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, Saturday, June 4, 2016 — See winners and photos. Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day 2016 — NYTTS Displayed Turtles for seventh year, Saturday, May 7. 2016. See slides of this event and previous years. Seminar 2015 — The 30th NYTTS Annual Seminar was held at the Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak in Yonkers, New York, on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Featured speakers included Britney Murphy, Danielle Taylor-Lang, and Nichole Shelmidine (WCS/Prospect Park Zoo); Theodora Pinou (Western Connecticut State University); and Ben Atkinson (Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida). See photos from this meeting and review speakers and presentations. 41st Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, May 21, 2015 — See winners and photos. “Compassionate Release” of Hatchling Turtles — The NYTTS Rehabilitation Program, directed by Lorri Cramer, continues its collaboration with local Buddhist leaders. See the special release ceremony on October 11, 2014. 40th Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, May 21, 2014 — See winners and photos. Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day 2014 — NYTTS Displayed Turtles for fifth year, Saturday, May 4. 2014. Seminar 2014 — The 29th NYTTS Annual Seminar, was held in the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, New York City, on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Featured speakers included Bronx Zoo Curator of Herpetology Don Boyer, Smithsonian Instutute paleontologist Tyler Lyson, Chelonian Research Institute director Peter C.H. Pritchard, and Chief Bronx Zoo veterinarian Bonnie Raphael. See photos from this meeting and review speakers and presentations. Josephine Arnold, a long-time member and familiar face at the Annual Turtle and Tortoise Shows, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 14, 2013. See memorial page. Alex Ypsilanti, long-time member and NYTTS Board member, passed away after a long and brave battle with cancer on Saturday, April 6, 2013. See memorial page. Seminar 2013 — the 28th NYTTS Annual Seminar, was held in the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, New York City, on March 9, 2013. Featured speakers included Professor Russell Burke, sea turtle author Jack Rudloe, and Chelonian Institute Director Peter C.H. Pritchard. See photos from this meeting and review speakers and presentations. NYTTS Joins Buddhist Leaders to encourage humane and environmentally friendly practices — The NYTTS Rehabilitation Program is collaborating with local Buddhist leaders to encourage the “New Compassionate Release Life Practice” and to support humane and environmentally friendly practices toward turtles and other animals. See Environmentally Friendly Buddhist Release Practices by Lorri Cramer, Director, NYTTS Turtle Rehabilitation Program (July 2012). In Memory of Don Riemer — Long-time friend of NYTTS and contributing author to its publications in the 1980s and 90s, Donald N. Riemer, 78, died of cardiac arrest on June 13, 2012. He was a professor at Rutgers University where he conducted research and taught courses related to aquatic plants. See memorial and obituary. 38th Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, June 2, 2012 — See Winners’ List. “Turtles of Central Park” Urban Safari Walk, May 12, 2012 — See slide show and video of the walk. Fish and Turtle Rescue in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, March 2012 — For a second time NYTTS members particpated in the Fish and Rescue project in Prospect Park. See description and photo slide show. Seminar 2012 — the 27th NYTTS Annual Seminar, was held in the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, New York City, on March 10, 2012. Featured speakers included naturalist-artist David M. Carroll, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Bog Turtle Recovery Program Coordinator Alison Whitlock, and Chelonian Institute Director Peter C.H. Pritchard. See photos from this meeting and review speakers and presentations. Snapper Found in February 2012 — Frank Indiviglio and his 4-year-old nephew Haiden discovered a large snapping turtle in Alpine, New Jersey, in February. See Snapper Active in February. NYTTS Member Matt Hybel Hatches 47 Asian Brown Tortoises! August 2011 See story and photos. Remembering Stephanie Thompson ~ July 26, 2011 — Read “Stephanie Thompson — An Appreciation” by Michael Sherwin, a longtime friend and early NYTTS member, as well as a slide show of snapshots. 37th Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, June 4, 2011 — See Winners’ List. Bern Tryon, Well-known Bog Turtle Scientist, Dies May 6, 2011 — See obituaries. Seminar 2011 — the 26th NYTTS Annual Seminar, was held in the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, New York City. Review speakers and presentations. Papa Tortuga at NYTTS — On February 13, 2011, Fernando, affectionately known as “Papa Tortuga” (Father Turtle), and his team from the Tecolutla Turtle Preservation Project, presented a documentary and lecture on Fernando’s many years of work protecting nests and hatchlings. See more of Papa Tortuga at NYTTS. Remembering JoAnn Vacchiano — Longtime NYTTS member and devoted turtle person JoAnn Vachiano passed away on January 20, 2011. See photo and remembrances. 36th Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, June 12, 2010 — See Winners’ List and Photos. In Memoriam: John Thorbjarnarson, well-known Wildlife Conservation Society herpetologist, died of malaria in India on February 14, 2010. See A Life in Conservation by Chuck Schaffer. Fish and Turtle Rescue in Propect Park — In November 2009, NYTTS volunteers joined the Natural Resounces Crew in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, in their fish and turtle rescue project while a small portion of the northeast end of Prospect Park Lake was drained by the Parks Department in preparation for reconstruction of the shoreline. See more information and slides of that effort. Florida Turtle Tour: Topic of November 1st (2009) meeting: — NYTTS members who participated in turtle biologist George Heinrich’s Florida Turtles Natural History Tour the previous summer shared their experience with slides and stories. See more information and a slide show of the 2009 summer tour. The Asian Turtle Crisis: An Update — Two videos taken 13 years apart show that little changed in the markets in Guangzhou, China, from 1997 to 2009. Compare the videos. Clarifying Regulations in New York State for all Native Species: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation now requires a permit to keep any species of reptile and amphibian native to New York State. This includes all twelve species of New York turtles. The mechanism by which owners of New York turtles may acquire permits is being investigated. Read and download an overview of the new regulations.
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