Any advice please - Page 2

FinnGB · 22-02-2010, 07:37 PM

ahh guys, on the site i was looking to buy from it had this 'code' next to it

CB07

is this an origin code?

clairestortoise · 22-02-2010, 07:44 PM

Tortoses that are imported have suffered tremendously. I have watched a video of imported Tortoises and it was horrific. I wont go into details, you can probably imagine. I will send you a link...Then you can decide...I would recommend a Breeder from here in the Breeders list. I will also give you a link on breeders too

clairestortoise · 22-02-2010, 07:45 PM

FINNGB You need to have 5 posts before I can PM you, You need one more post to make! If you hit the 5 mark I can send you some stuff

Horace2 · 22-02-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by clairestortoise

Tortoses that are imported have suffered tremendously. I have watched a video of imported Tortoises and it was horrific. I wont go into details, you can probably imagine. I will send you a link...Then you can decide...I would recommend a Breeder from here in the Breeders list. I will also give you a link on breeders too

But thats the point!!! Horace was not imported, just went from Hull To Wales

I see Les White was not blanked out

Horace is ENGLISH GOD HELP HIM

clairestortoise · 22-02-2010, 07:57 PM

Horace2, Im sorry, I was referring to the other poster,FinnGB..They are looking to buy from a shop.. Its entirely upto to them of course...

I too wondered why the name wasnt BEEPED lol...I just googled the name and up it came

Horace2 · 22-02-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by clairestortoise

Horace2, Im sorry, I was referring to the other poster,FinnGB..They are looking to buy from a shop.. Its entirely upto to them of course...

I too wondered why the name wasnt BEEPED lol...I just googled the name and up it came

Horace is the proof that you can get a Tort off the internet. I payed over £370 for Horace, inside house and outside house. Now I have payed MORE on E-bay for a 4 foot inside house and out side EVEN More

**16 shells** · 22-02-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Horace2

But thats the point!!! Horace was not imported, just went from Hull To Wales

I see Les White was not blanked out

Horace is ENGLISH GOD HELP HIM

Your Tortoise is no doubt fine, some turn out good tort's where ever they come from, but you are taking more chances than say a home bred.
Les White does breed some tort's but they also Import as well.

Horace2 · 22-02-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 16 shells

Your Tortoise is no doubt fine, some turn out good tort's where ever they come from, but you are taking more chances than say a home bred.
Les White does breed some tort's but they also Import as well.

Horace is Great. Great service and after care. Horace was home bred, unless you can say otherwise?

Les as left now, BUT the people who have taken over still look after the torts like Les did. I just hate having English Tort

LOL.
I have told Horace he is WELSH

and been given proof that Horace was made in Hull. God Help Him and I

**16 shells** · 22-02-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Horace2

Horace is Great. Great service and after care. Horace was home bred, unless you can say otherwise?

Les as left now, BUT the people who have taken over still look after the torts like Les did. I just hate having English Tort

LOL.
I have told Horace he is WELSH

and been given proof that Horace was made in Hull. God Help Him and I

It is his Son who has taken over, as said they did import mainly from Germany, where they had many contacts. The care and aflercare advice was good. I have a 6 year old, rehomed Herman's that originly came from them, she's ok. Some good thing's do come out of Hull. Er, yeah, Aunt Bess'y Yorkshire Puddings.

**Alan1** · 22-02-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FinnGB

ahh guys, on the site i was looking to buy from it had this 'code' next to it

CB07

is this an origin code?

CB07 means Captive Bred in 2007. people often confuse captive bred with UK bred. Captive bred just means they are not wild caught but bred in captivity. wild caughts are illegal. I wouldn't put anyone off buying from a shop or wherever as I have done so myself. If I were to buy another now though I'd go for a UK bred one but that is only my opinion, my Slovenian torts are fine and have even learned to speak English

have a look at EJ's Slovenian farm thread to see where they come from http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=33069

22-02-2010, 07:44 PM	#12
clairestortoise Member Juvenile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 754	Imports Tortoses that are imported have suffered tremendously. I have watched a video of imported Tortoises and it was horrific. I wont go into details, you can probably imagine. I will send you a link...Then you can decide...I would recommend a Breeder from here in the Breeders list. I will also give you a link on breeders too __________________ Owner of 3 Horsfield Tortoises 9 Cats, Wallace 15, Blackie 10, Scooby&Phoebe(Bro&Sis) 9, Gucci 6, Snuggles 5 and Oliver 3 and Blossom and Billy 10 months old Tye 9 Yr old Yorkie 2 children 1 Husband http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...e&id=523711412

22-02-2010, 07:45 PM	#13
clairestortoise Member Juvenile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 754	FINNGB You need to have 5 posts before I can PM you, You need one more post to make! If you hit the 5 mark I can send you some stuff __________________ Owner of 3 Horsfield Tortoises 9 Cats, Wallace 15, Blackie 10, Scooby&Phoebe(Bro&Sis) 9, Gucci 6, Snuggles 5 and Oliver 3 and Blossom and Billy 10 months old Tye 9 Yr old Yorkie 2 children 1 Husband http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...e&id=523711412

22-02-2010, 07:57 PM	#15
clairestortoise Member Juvenile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 754	Horace2, Im sorry, I was referring to the other poster,FinnGB..They are looking to buy from a shop.. Its entirely upto to them of course... I too wondered why the name wasnt BEEPED lol...I just googled the name and up it came __________________ Owner of 3 Horsfield Tortoises 9 Cats, Wallace 15, Blackie 10, Scooby&Phoebe(Bro&Sis) 9, Gucci 6, Snuggles 5 and Oliver 3 and Blossom and Billy 10 months old Tye 9 Yr old Yorkie 2 children 1 Husband http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...e&id=523711412

22-02-2010, 07:37 PM	#11
FinnGB Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 649	ahh guys, on the site i was looking to buy from it had this 'code' next to it CB07 is this an origin code?

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