buying a tortoise?

Psypher5 · 17 Feb 2008 at 23:32

Hi,

in our second year of uni a few of us want to get a tortoise.

Wondering the best places to get one from? Looking online theres a lot of issues about certificates and such like. Any trusted places?

Cheers

Psypher5 · 17 Feb 2008 at 23:36

Tefal said:
why a tortoise?

Why not? He shall be called Sir Regenald.

Local breeder seems to be the word on 'tinternet. I'll have a scout about

Psypher5 · 17 Feb 2008 at 23:39

Andelusion said:
I would look into how to properly look after one first to be honest

We aint a bunch of hooligans, or stereotypical students. If we do get one we shall build him a viverion (sp..) and he'd have sufficient heat sources.
Also have looked up/read quite a bit on keeping them.
Don't worry, we aint gonna stick it in a box and forget about him.

Psypher5 · 17 Feb 2008 at 23:42

It shall circulate between us all! We'll decide on someone

Psypher5 · 18 Feb 2008 at 00:16

We aren't a bunch of incompetent retards :/

We have done a lot of reading up about it; construction a tort table etc.

I have already mentioned, whoever is able/can supply a good home for him will have him. If it goes well though I shall probably 100% get my own after uni.

Psypher5 · 18 Feb 2008 at 00:18

"andy" said:
eat him like in cannibal holocaust

Can't eat Reg! Get out.

Psypher5 · 18 Feb 2008 at 00:29

Split between four of us I can say it will be easily do able expense wise (hey, student loan) Building the tort table and pen outside will also save and be easily do able between us. Found some decent communities online and have been chatting on a webchat to one, very friendly and helpfull

Psypher5 · 18 Feb 2008 at 00:31

Azza said:
Named after Reginald D Hunter I hope?

No idea, was just a random spurge of names we had and Sir Regenald sounded more, tortoise like (waltzing about the house like he owns the place)

Psypher5 · 18 Feb 2008 at 00:41

Lydzor said:
You might want to check out The British Tortoise Society, we take ours to a local centre every 6 months or so for a free check up, plus they have plenty of info etc.

very interesting, will check this out now

Cheers!

Psypher5 · 18 Feb 2008 at 01:15

Azagoth said:
Where about are you based for Staffs Uni., Stoke, Stafford, Lichfield or Shrewsbury? If you're in Stoke then Hancock's pet shop in Hanley used to sell Tortoises and are very good at giving out free advice for future pet owners.

We got our Minah bird from there years ago, but I've heard from other people that they're still a good source for all things pet related.

stafford. Hanley isn't far and we usually go there (cinema, my mate lives there), I'll defo keep that in mind though

lol ja

Psypher5 · 18 Feb 2008 at 03:39

Tom|Nbk said:
Lmao so random Tom.

You know me

cheers for help guys!