Any advice please

[FinnGB]

Originally Posted by caledonia

I wouldn't put anyone off buying from a shop or wherever as I have done so myself. my Slovenian torts are fine and have even learned to speak English

Thanks again for replies, So slovenian tortoises are exactly the same as uk bred ones, but have higher chances of being ill in the future?

im really worried about this now lol

Caledonia may i ask how old yours are, and have you had any problems with them?

Thanks Rick

[Bindi]

Rick you could always post here on SW in the wanted section of the classifieds for a UKCB tort, or alternatively look for a UK breeder close to you. That way you'd be able to see exactly where your tort has come from and it will not have gone through the stress of importation.
Most breeders will also offer good sound advice and support for the first few months you have your tort if not for life.

[Alan1]

Originally Posted by FinnGB

Thanks again for replies, So slovenian tortoises are exactly the same as uk bred ones, but have higher chances of being ill in the future? more or less in my opinion anyway

im really worried about this now lol

Caledonia may i ask how old yours are, and have you had any problems with them? they will be 4 this year. not had any problems so far

Thanks Rick

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[shaz]

FinnGB, where are u living? Wot area?

[FinnGB]

Also read this article about Slov torts having Herpes. Never heard of torts having this, or ya think this is myth? and can we get it when handing them

[FinnGB]

Originally Posted by shaz

FinnGB, where are u living? Wot area?

I live in a small village called Lidlington, in bedfordshire. But recently i have lost my car, so travel is very limited, and we dont know anyone close by.

[clairestortoise]

The breeder where I got Teddy will give me LIFE TIME Support...Cant get better than that She's been there for me when I have needed help

[TortBabe]

Originally Posted by Horace2

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Les White started the business. I only have to send an e-mail asking for advice and I get an answer back the same day. I HIGHLY Recommend.

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[Alan1]

Originally Posted by FinnGB

Also read this article about Slov torts having Herpes. Never heard of torts having this, or ya think this is myth? and can we get it when handing them

you won't get it from torts

It won't be a myth but I have not come across anyone who's tort has had it, yet. I understand that it is brought on by a low immune system exactly like shingles which is from the same virus (I had shingles a couple of years ago, it's murder ) so provided they are not stressed a lot and are well looked after and healthy they should be okay. This is where the importing comes in and the supposed stress that comes with it which in turn can trigger the virus.

The virus can't be cured.. and can be dormant for many years, again just like shingles.

I said to my doc, oh well at least I won't be able to get it again now that I've had it and he said oh yes you can get it more than once. I had thought you can only get shingles once

[TortBabe]

I had shingles when I was 12, the doctors couldn't believe I'd got it so young, I do remember how painful it was! Please don't tell me I could get it again???!!!