How to transport tortoise/tortoises? - Page 3

Hanako · 31-05-2013, 07:11 PM

Yes, I think that if by any chance I end up buying something there, it will be the most stressful Saturday and Sunday!

chunky · 31-05-2013, 10:02 PM

You should be able to pick up a polystyrene box from your local aquarium shop for free. It will come with a lid, plastic bag interior incase of spillages and have a cardboard box outer. Sounds like a good plan, been trying to get hold of good sized marginateds for years and this could be a crazy option. Good luck.

Hanako · 31-05-2013, 10:42 PM

I am so excited! Just a week to go!

NATURALIS · 01-06-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by alley cat

So do you keep them warm or cool Chris?

I dont bother with heat tbh theres no need they travel ok cooled down .
Most sellers give you a box etc , one thing to remember is to make sure you get the a10 paperwork and declare it at customs

Mighty_Quinn · 13-06-2013, 04:35 PM

i take my tortoise to my mum and dads for a few days when i go and i use one of these with wholes drilled through the lid for air vents, i fill it with substrate a wee hide for him (plant pot) and he is fine, he has lived in it for a few days at a time when staying over and he is fine in it, the heat lamp has had no effect on the plastic at all.

http://www.tesco.com/direct/wham-cry...FdHMtAodMSQAdw

Mighty_Quinn · 13-06-2013, 04:38 PM

i also have one of these for if he is going to the vets

http://www.petsathome.com/shop/aladi...ferplast-15782

yuna1971 · 15-06-2013, 11:51 AM

Lily has a cardboard box with air vents. He can be warm or cold...chuck in a cuddly tort teddy and he is busy throughout the whole journey. Just come back from north wales and he was superb travelling. A bit stirred by the time we got home/at the cottage but once we took him out he was scuttling round like a mad thing. A happy chappy xx

13-06-2013, 04:35 PM	#25
Mighty_Quinn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Scotland Posts: 500	i take my tortoise to my mum and dads for a few days when i go and i use one of these with wholes drilled through the lid for air vents, i fill it with substrate a wee hide for him (plant pot) and he is fine, he has lived in it for a few days at a time when staying over and he is fine in it, the heat lamp has had no effect on the plastic at all. http://www.tesco.com/direct/wham-cry...FdHMtAodMSQAdw __________________

13-06-2013, 04:38 PM	#26
Mighty_Quinn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Scotland Posts: 500	i also have one of these for if he is going to the vets http://www.petsathome.com/shop/aladi...ferplast-15782 __________________

15-06-2013, 11:51 AM	#27
yuna1971 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,157	Lily has a cardboard box with air vents. He can be warm or cold...chuck in a cuddly tort teddy and he is busy throughout the whole journey. Just come back from north wales and he was superb travelling. A bit stirred by the time we got home/at the cottage but once we took him out he was scuttling round like a mad thing. A happy chappy xx __________________ Rach Lily's Movie. http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=68025

31-05-2013, 07:11 PM	#21
Hanako Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 690	Yes, I think that if by any chance I end up buying something there, it will be the most stressful Saturday and Sunday!

31-05-2013, 10:02 PM	#22
chunky Junior Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13	You should be able to pick up a polystyrene box from your local aquarium shop for free. It will come with a lid, plastic bag interior incase of spillages and have a cardboard box outer. Sounds like a good plan, been trying to get hold of good sized marginateds for years and this could be a crazy option. Good luck.

31-05-2013, 10:42 PM	#23
Hanako Member Hatchling Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 690	I am so excited! Just a week to go!

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