Shell marking

Geomyda · 13-12-2011, 08:25 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/14293351
A sad reflection on human kind!

burnt toast · 13-12-2011, 10:12 AM

Very sad indeed Paul!

nooddle · 13-12-2011, 12:42 PM

that's awful

TortBabe · 13-12-2011, 01:00 PM

How awful that engraving their shells is necessary

Such beautiful tortoises though

Hope it will deter the poachers.

Pussygalore · 13-12-2011, 01:03 PM

have a read of my thread in general, I think it could be a workable idea for our torts, as a registered means of helping prevent theft etc

burnt toast · 13-12-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pussygalore

have a read of my thread in general, I think it could be a workable idea for our torts, as a registered means of helping prevent theft etc

Im not sure I'd want mine engraved

Pussygalore · 13-12-2011, 02:57 PM

it wouldn't be compulsary but if a bold mark made mine less actractive to thieves I'd have it done.

EJ · 14-12-2011, 06:56 PM

Why... why is this sad? The animals are not hurt. It serves the purpose of protecting the animals.

The idea is not a new one. Years ago... animals from St. Cathrines Island were told to be returned... they were marked in a similar fashion because it was suspected that they were destined for the black market.

TortBabe · 14-12-2011, 07:01 PM

Saying that, I would go for it if it meant protecting my guys from theft

littlestar · 14-12-2011, 08:12 PM

it's a shame that this has to be done but if it helps protect the tortoises then so be it.

13-12-2011, 08:25 AM	#1
Geomyda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,094	Shell marking http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/14293351 A sad reflection on human kind!

13-12-2011, 12:42 PM	#3
nooddle Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grampian, Scotland Posts: 815	that's awful __________________ Tiny A'Tuin by nnaaddiinnee89, on Flickr

13-12-2011, 01:00 PM	#4
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	How awful that engraving their shells is necessary Such beautiful tortoises though Hope it will deter the poachers. __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

14-12-2011, 06:56 PM	#8
EJ Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 8,277	Why... why is this sad? The animals are not hurt. It serves the purpose of protecting the animals. The idea is not a new one. Years ago... animals from St. Cathrines Island were told to be returned... they were marked in a similar fashion because it was suspected that they were destined for the black market. __________________ Ed Tortoise Keerpers @ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Tortoise_Keepers and http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/284442591651347/ Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

14-12-2011, 07:01 PM	#9
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Saying that, I would go for it if it meant protecting my guys from theft __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

13-12-2011, 10:12 AM	#2
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	Very sad indeed Paul!

13-12-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	have a read of my thread in general, I think it could be a workable idea for our torts, as a registered means of helping prevent theft etc

13-12-2011, 02:57 PM	#7
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	it wouldn't be compulsary but if a bold mark made mine less actractive to thieves I'd have it done.

14-12-2011, 08:12 PM	#10
littlestar Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 279	it's a shame that this has to be done but if it helps protect the tortoises then so be it.

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