Captive bred tortoises from UK breeders

**sarah** · 02-07-2006, 05:22 PM

Vist the breeders list on the front page http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk

KateW · 28-12-2006, 11:17 AM

Hello,

I am new to the site and have wanted a tortoise for a long time. I want to purchase a Hermanns eventually but of course want to get everything prepared and be ready first. Your website is very good and has helped me decide a table top is the way to go as far as indoor housing goes. The garden is going to have a tortoise section and I now have a reason for appreciating all those weeds! Do you know if there are any reputable breeders in Essex? I have seen a website for one in Basildon but I am wary as they suggest Viv's as the ideal home. Also what sort of prices are average for a healthy baby? The ones there were £99 with certificates.

Thank you very much for your help.

Henry-flash · 28-12-2006, 11:24 AM

Firstly welcome to the forum

I will assume the website you have seen is wiltons pets (the tortoises centre) This is a place to avoid they are highly connected with the wild caught trade.
Heres a link to another thread where someone is looking for a breeder in essex

http://forums.shelledwarriors.co.uk/...pic.php?t=2981

KateW · 28-12-2006, 12:20 PM

Thank you very much for that. Yes it was the same one. So a certificate doesnt guarantee its been UK bred. I suppose its the same with everything these days you can cheat it. Definetely won't be going there. I will try looking on Tortoise Trust.
Thank you!

KateW · 28-12-2006, 01:08 PM

Just looked in your memberlist and realised you didnt mean Tortoise Trust but T.T in there!!! Oops sorry!!
Will contact them. Thank you.

yam yam · 28-12-2006, 05:38 PM

hello and welcome

wiltons in pound lane basildon are all imported i went up there before i found this site and asked the boss he told me they all come from abroad stay clear please

KateW · 29-12-2006, 09:07 AM

thanks for that. Any idea where I can get a uk bred Hermanns as someone who is also in Essex or did you have to go somewhere else? Its a great site, I spent most of the day reading up yesterday.. Dont tell my boss : )

yam yam · 29-12-2006, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KateW

thanks for that. Any idea where I can get a uk bred Hermanns as someone who is also in Essex or did you have to go somewhere else? Its a great site, I spent most of the day reading up yesterday.. Dont tell my boss : )

try pm T.T

this is the link to his babys

http://forums.shelledwarriors.co.uk/...ighlight=#6350

hope it helps

02-07-2006, 05:22 PM	#1
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Captive bred tortoises from UK breeders Vist the breeders list on the front page http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

28-12-2006, 11:17 AM	#2
KateW Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 225	Captive Breeders in Essex Hello, I am new to the site and have wanted a tortoise for a long time. I want to purchase a Hermanns eventually but of course want to get everything prepared and be ready first. Your website is very good and has helped me decide a table top is the way to go as far as indoor housing goes. The garden is going to have a tortoise section and I now have a reason for appreciating all those weeds! Do you know if there are any reputable breeders in Essex? I have seen a website for one in Basildon but I am wary as they suggest Viv's as the ideal home. Also what sort of prices are average for a healthy baby? The ones there were £99 with certificates. Thank you very much for your help. __________________

28-12-2006, 11:24 AM	#3
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Firstly welcome to the forum I will assume the website you have seen is wiltons pets (the tortoises centre) This is a place to avoid they are highly connected with the wild caught trade. Heres a link to another thread where someone is looking for a breeder in essex http://forums.shelledwarriors.co.uk/...pic.php?t=2981 __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

28-12-2006, 12:20 PM	#4
KateW Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 225	Thank you very much for that. Yes it was the same one. So a certificate doesnt guarantee its been UK bred. I suppose its the same with everything these days you can cheat it. Definetely won't be going there. I will try looking on Tortoise Trust. Thank you! __________________

28-12-2006, 01:08 PM	#5
KateW Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 225	Just looked in your memberlist and realised you didnt mean Tortoise Trust but T.T in there!!! Oops sorry!! Will contact them. Thank you. __________________

28-12-2006, 05:38 PM	#6
yam yam Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ESSEX UK Posts: 1,501	hello and welcome wiltons in pound lane basildon are all imported i went up there before i found this site and asked the boss he told me they all come from abroad stay clear please __________________ lorna 0.0.1 Testudo hermanni

29-12-2006, 09:07 AM	#7
KateW Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 225	thanks for that. Any idea where I can get a uk bred Hermanns as someone who is also in Essex or did you have to go somewhere else? Its a great site, I spent most of the day reading up yesterday.. Dont tell my boss : ) __________________

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