neave Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 This is probably the weirdest thread I've ever started, but from my experience I know there's always someone who can help you on KB. Right, I'm away to Poland for a month in the summer and the burd (who I'm going to visit) says you can buy tortoises over there relatively cheaply. Ever since I was a laddie I've always wanted a pet tortoise(s), so I'm really thinking of getting one or two over there and bringing them back with me. Obviously they would have to go into quarantine etc but that's as far as my knowledge goes on the subject. Any idea how long they would be in quarantine for? How much it would cost and whether or not they'd even be allowed into the country? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 i think u may have trouble with tortoises mate, as apparently they're really bad for air-borne diseases and stuff, or so i've heard. (i may actually be thinking about terrapins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Obviously they would have to go into quarantine... Not necessarily. There are regulations that allow people to transfer pets between EU member states. The regulations cover more than just cats and dogs, but I'm fecked if I can find out any more than that. I suggest you try this: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011001 It gives a phone number and email address you can try with a query. Don't bother with the DEFRA website link, it's only useful if you're transferring cats or dogs. Also, you could try the message board below, which is even bigger than JKB! http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Not necessarily. There are regulations that allow people to transfer pets between EU member states. The regulations cover more than just cats and dogs, but I'm fecked if I can find out any more than that. I suggest you try this: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011001 It gives a phone number and email address you can try with a query. Don't bother with the DEFRA website link, it's only useful if you're transferring cats or dogs. Also, you could try the message board below, which is even bigger than JKB! http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/ Cheers, Uly. I'll give both links a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 heroes in a halfshell turtle power! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I know you're still a student and all, but how feckin' expensive can a tortoise be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 I know you're still a student and all, but how feckin' expensive can a tortoise be? Try about ?150 each, mate. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 http://www.carlisletortoises.co.uk/shop.html?gclid=CNbLiqjP6ZICFQ8luwodDFv-4g Ask here http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/shelled-turtles-tortoise/120225-quarantine-how-long-do.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 http://www.carlisletortoises.co.uk/shop.html?gclid=CNbLiqjP6ZICFQ8luwodDFv-4g Ask here http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/shelled-turtles-tortoise/120225-quarantine-how-long-do.html ?395! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I'm sure there's a serious bit of legislation regarding bringing in tortoises and the like (thats why the prices are so high) You used to be able to buy a tortoise for 30 bob when I was a kid but with the new regs the prices have gone sky high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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