Leopards

S25ALE · 29-07-2006, 10:46 PM

I currenty have one Leopard and one Horsfield tortoise (kept in seperate enclosures) I would like another Leopard tortoise to eventually live with Squirt, not to breed just as company although i know this is not essential. I know pet shops are a no no (which was where Squirt was from) and alot of tortoise keepers are against breeding Leopards so i was just wondering where i could get another Leopard tortoise from apart from re-homing which i'm currently on the list for.

carl20 · 30-07-2006, 08:31 PM

there are still plenty of leopards being bred in the uk, lookout on slowcoach for a breeder, try and see if you can rehome some of the leopards seized at customs, unfortunately hundreds are being imported and when sum1 is caught, these torts need a home.

S25ALE · 30-07-2006, 10:24 PM

Thanks Carl, do you know who you have to get in touch with to re home the ones that are seized at customs?

carl20 · 30-07-2006, 10:56 PM

sorry i dont, but i think sue wizzasmum may know or lisa or sandy, but with these torts quarantine is vital for at least 6 months.

piglet · 30-07-2006, 11:11 PM

If you are a memeber of the BCG they also have a rehomeing section worth a try .
Darren

Lisa McIntyre · 31-07-2006, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S25ALE

Thanks Carl, do you know who you have to get in touch with to re home the ones that are seized at customs?

They are generally rehomed thro the big organisations such as the **** and the BCG. I know the BCG have recently taken some leopards seized at customs. Of course you have to be a member of those organisations to stand a chance of rehoming any. Also, as Carl said, strict quarantine is needed.

jess15 · 31-07-2006, 07:29 AM

Try www.reptilekeeper.co.uk
and possibly www.pets-classifieds.co.uk
They don't come up too often but it's worth a look once a day or something.
Jess

29-07-2006, 10:46 PM	#1
S25ALE Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 93	Leopards I currenty have one Leopard and one Horsfield tortoise (kept in seperate enclosures) I would like another Leopard tortoise to eventually live with Squirt, not to breed just as company although i know this is not essential. I know pet shops are a no no (which was where Squirt was from) and alot of tortoise keepers are against breeding Leopards so i was just wondering where i could get another Leopard tortoise from apart from re-homing which i'm currently on the list for. __________________ ~~~Hayley~~~

30-07-2006, 08:31 PM	#2
carl20 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: north east Posts: 516	there are still plenty of leopards being bred in the uk, lookout on slowcoach for a breeder, try and see if you can rehome some of the leopards seized at customs, unfortunately hundreds are being imported and when sum1 is caught, these torts need a home. __________________

30-07-2006, 10:24 PM	#3
S25ALE Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 93	Thanks Carl, do you know who you have to get in touch with to re home the ones that are seized at customs? __________________ ~~~Hayley~~~

30-07-2006, 10:56 PM	#4
carl20 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: north east Posts: 516	sorry i dont, but i think sue wizzasmum may know or lisa or sandy, but with these torts quarantine is vital for at least 6 months. __________________

30-07-2006, 11:11 PM	#5
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	If you are a memeber of the BCG they also have a rehomeing section worth a try . Darren __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

31-07-2006, 07:29 AM	#7
jess15 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 25	Try www.reptilekeeper.co.uk and possibly www.pets-classifieds.co.uk They don't come up too often but it's worth a look once a day or something. Jess

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