Tortoises

[oscarman]

I have two tortoises that I have to rehome or sell.  Is it legal to sell tortoises privately in this country still. Can anyone help?

[PurplePixie]

They pop up here at my rescue now and again. Try www.tortoisecentre.co.uk..that has loads of info.

[woofgang]

http://www.tortoisecenter.co.uk

PP your link's doesn't work!!

hopefully this one does

[woofgang]

http://www.tortoisecentre.co.uk

[woofgang]

finally!!

Ed please edit this and spare my embarassment!!

[Emily Ball]

It isn't illegal oscarman but I presume you have a Defra certificate which you must have in order to sell them on.

[Emily Ball]

What kind are they? And can I ask why you're having to give them up?

[Emily Ball]

p.s I believe you can give them away (to a relative or friend who has the right set-up for them and knows how to look after them-but they must be aware that they're not just garden pets and the initial equipment set-up can cost in excess of �100 ) and they can only be kept as pets. Don't be tempted to give or sell  them to a pet-shop or dealer. I obtained mine from the breeder and I just love'em but then I have been fascinated by them since I kept one as a child. If you lived near me I would love to give them a home. Provided you obtain the Article 10 (Cites) certificates for each one, you can sell them.