tortoise mot - birmingham - Page 2

sandy · 09-02-2007, 09:18 PM

I do think they take some precautions on hygene, but depends on who where and when.
But I personally wouldnt take the chance of any bacteria/virus contaminating my torts.

**sarah** · 09-02-2007, 10:01 PM

I have done this before and must say not a good place to take your tortoise. I think i will go to have a nose. Might meet up with you Viv.

jackjordandylan · 09-02-2007, 10:28 PM

I'll probably go along with my son for something to do but wont be taking my tort now! - I really dont understand though why such a well known respected group are not putting simple hygiene procedures in place to protect the tortoises? Its not as if doing simple hand washing etc is going to cost them money?

**sarah** · 09-02-2007, 10:34 PM

Ill bring loads of SW cards with me and hand them out.

veebee · 10-02-2007, 12:14 AM

That would be brill Sarah if we could meet up I will pm you, shame you wont have the baby we could have pushed him/her round the park for a stroll ahhhhhhh!!!!!

Dont think I will take my torts now, just some photos!!! I have been to one before in Somerset, but think I was the only tort owner to turn up!!! They had a storeage tub with about 6 egyptians (said they were customs seizures) and some leopards, so be interesting to see what these bring, also to see if the nature centre where it being held are using good practices, I'm sure the last time I went they were mixed, but will go before event to suss it out!!

Viv

10-02-2007, 02:37 PM

I'll be going too for a nose round...minus the gang.

09-02-2007, 09:18 PM	#11
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	I do think they take some precautions on hygene, but depends on who where and when. But I personally wouldnt take the chance of any bacteria/virus contaminating my torts. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

09-02-2007, 10:01 PM	#12
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	I have done this before and must say not a good place to take your tortoise. I think i will go to have a nose. Might meet up with you Viv. __________________ 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

09-02-2007, 10:34 PM	#14
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Ill bring loads of SW cards with me and hand them out. __________________ 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

10-02-2007, 12:14 AM	#15
veebee Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,109	That would be brill Sarah if we could meet up I will pm you, shame you wont have the baby we could have pushed him/her round the park for a stroll ahhhhhhh!!!!! Dont think I will take my torts now, just some photos!!! I have been to one before in Somerset, but think I was the only tort owner to turn up!!! They had a storeage tub with about 6 egyptians (said they were customs seizures) and some leopards, so be interesting to see what these bring, also to see if the nature centre where it being held are using good practices, I'm sure the last time I went they were mixed, but will go before event to suss it out!! Viv __________________ www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk PLEASE SIGN: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/769012123

09-02-2007, 10:28 PM	#13
jackjordandylan Member Incubating Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 169	I'll probably go along with my son for something to do but wont be taking my tort now! - I really dont understand though why such a well known respected group are not putting simple hygiene procedures in place to protect the tortoises? Its not as if doing simple hand washing etc is going to cost them money?

10-02-2007, 02:37 PM	#16
Glitter Guest Posts: n/a	I'll be going too for a nose round...minus the gang.

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