How much

L Ward · 14-08-2013, 10:18 AM

I have had an enquiry from someone who wants to purchase two tortoises, I have never sold any before and I would obviously check them out to make sure that they know what it involves, my question is how much do you think I should charge. I have two Hermann torts that are 2 years old or 4 week old hatchlings that I would not sell until I am sure that they are healthy and the buyer is aware of what he would be taking on.
Thanks

Pussygalore · 14-08-2013, 11:23 AM

breeders usually ask around £100 for young torts however they must have their article 10 certs and be chipped if they are over 60mm, they can't be sold without.

Gordon · 14-08-2013, 12:52 PM

I would say £100 each

Sheli88 · 14-08-2013, 03:28 PM

Depends on where you live I think. Babies sell for £75-100 near me. Two year olds around £120.

You could phone around some local pet shops to find out their prices (125-165 in my area, much more expensive than breeders!), or look online and compare with other sellers/breeders near you.

L Ward · 14-08-2013, 09:03 PM

Thanks Guys I know I can always rely on this site to give me all the info I need.

Mighty_Quinn · 15-08-2013, 02:45 PM

What type of Hermann torts are they? I paid £185 for my Testudo Hermanni Hermanni tortoise in August last year.

Sheli88 · 15-08-2013, 02:58 PM

Good question. I assumed THB as they are the most common?

L Ward · 19-08-2013, 03:52 PM

Sorry it has taken me so long to reply they are Testudo Hermanni

Mighty_Quinn · 19-08-2013, 04:02 PM

Under the species of testudo Hermanni it splits down into three sub species -

Testudo Hermanni Hermanni
Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri
Testudo Hercegovinensis

The Testudo Hermanni Hermanni are the rarer sub species and therefore a little dearer......the experts can correct me if i am wrong.

14-08-2013, 10:18 AM	#1
L Ward Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chichester Posts: 27	How much I have had an enquiry from someone who wants to purchase two tortoises, I have never sold any before and I would obviously check them out to make sure that they know what it involves, my question is how much do you think I should charge. I have two Hermann torts that are 2 years old or 4 week old hatchlings that I would not sell until I am sure that they are healthy and the buyer is aware of what he would be taking on. Thanks

15-08-2013, 02:45 PM	#6
Mighty_Quinn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Scotland Posts: 500	What type of Hermann torts are they? I paid £185 for my Testudo Hermanni Hermanni tortoise in August last year. __________________

19-08-2013, 04:02 PM	#9
Mighty_Quinn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Scotland Posts: 500	Under the species of testudo Hermanni it splits down into three sub species - Testudo Hermanni Hermanni Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri Testudo Hercegovinensis The Testudo Hermanni Hermanni are the rarer sub species and therefore a little dearer......the experts can correct me if i am wrong. __________________

14-08-2013, 11:23 AM	#2
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	breeders usually ask around £100 for young torts however they must have their article 10 certs and be chipped if they are over 60mm, they can't be sold without.

14-08-2013, 12:52 PM	#3
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	I would say £100 each

14-08-2013, 03:28 PM	#4
Sheli88 Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 75	Depends on where you live I think. Babies sell for £75-100 near me. Two year olds around £120. You could phone around some local pet shops to find out their prices (125-165 in my area, much more expensive than breeders!), or look online and compare with other sellers/breeders near you.

14-08-2013, 09:03 PM	#5
L Ward Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chichester Posts: 27	Thanks Guys I know I can always rely on this site to give me all the info I need.

15-08-2013, 02:58 PM	#7
Sheli88 Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 75	Good question. I assumed THB as they are the most common?

19-08-2013, 03:52 PM	#8
L Ward Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chichester Posts: 27	Sorry it has taken me so long to reply they are Testudo Hermanni

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