kelibobs Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 We have been thinking and researching this for quite some time but wondered if anyone knew where you can get them from. Most places are selling the ones that live in a tank which is not what i was lookin for. Any advice would be great. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Tortoises do not live in tanks, those are turtles or terrapins. It is illegal to sell tortoises in this country as they are an endangered species. You will need a registered breeder if you want one over here. Pet shops don't sell them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeny Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have 2 tortoises what live in a vivarium, They are horsefield tortoises , they are lovely animals and they need a heated viv . I love it when they come on holiday here , they were in a glass tank when they were small again with heat pad and light . you can buy only from a licensed breeder I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have 2 tortoises what live in a vivarium, They are horsefield tortoises , they are lovely animals and they need a heated viv . I love it when they come on holiday here , they were in a glass tank when they were small again with heat pad and light . you can buy only from a licensed breeder I believe That is correct Teeny, registered breeders only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeny Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I believe the snake shop on attercliffe may have a licence or know how to obtain tortoises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canetoad Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yes I agree the snake shop is the best place John the owner will explain all the pros and cons without trying to push you into buying he only supplies legit captive bred stock properly registered and kept on his premises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelibobs Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 thats all great advice thanks very much to all who replied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeny Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 thats all great advice thanks very much to all who replied! please post piccys when you get some !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katkin Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 pretty sure Blue Lizard reptiles at Dinnington also sell horsefields tortoises and setups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopaholicz Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I've seen tortoises for sale at both the snake shop in attercliffe and Blue Lizard reptiles at dinnington. You could also try the lizard lounge at hillsborough. I've certainly bought food for mine from there, so they should have the animals. I seem to think attercliffe only do horsefields and the one in dinnington had a choice. You could also try snakes and adders at manor top, sure they had some last time I went in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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