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Old 11-07-2006, 05:30 PM   #1
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Default The story of Chelo

Some of you may remember poor Chelo from My Herman’s Well here’s Chelos story , just goes to show how vile the exploitation of wild tortoises actually is and this is still going on at least here in the uk we can say the trade is banned except for those fraudulent dealers still passing animals through as captive bred ,
http://www.chelotortoise.piczo.com/?cr=6&rfm=y
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Old 11-07-2006, 08:19 PM   #2
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veryu sad story
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Old 11-07-2006, 08:35 PM   #3
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Shocking isnt it, we are always on about the importation of wild caught tortoises in the Uk but it is happening in other countries as well. It needs to be stopped soon there will be no tortoises left in the wild. It makes me feel sick.
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Old 11-07-2006, 09:47 PM   #4
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Thanks for posting that link Darren I have seen chelos memorial page. Chelos was a story I along with many others followed I was saddened by his sudden death after he had been doing so well. RIP Chelo.
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Old 11-07-2006, 10:03 PM   #5
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Its a very sad story one in which happens all the time across the world,Very big changes need to be made.
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Old 12-07-2006, 11:10 PM   #6
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Very, very sad indeed.

Thanks Darren for posting this tribute to Chelo.

I hope this post is a lasting reminder to everyone reading it whether they be keepers or future keepers of tortoises that supporting this trade is not acceptable, then Chelos passing away will be a testement to the long life he should have had.

RIP Chelo.

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Old 12-07-2006, 11:35 PM   #7
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thanks for posting this darren ..
may chelo memory live on and may she now rest in peace....

this is just 1 of many storys most go without being told ..
there are many torts that are lost due to ppl supporting this trade and may they all rest in peace also ..
i wish somethink could be done to stop it and hope 1 day it will ..
it really upsets me to see torts in a pet shop and torts that need a new home ..
its the knowing how they got there and what will be there fate next ...
if this forum continues to grow atleast we are doing our part it letting ppl know ...
and to all the ppl that may read this think b4 u buy ..
take care
luv to all
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