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| Certificate Posted: 29/11/2014 by Bib |
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Hi, I brought 2 Hermann tortoises (approx a year old). When I brought them I didn't realise about certificates etc. My question is; Do I need to have certificates for the tortoises | |
| Re: Certificate Posted: 11/12/2014 by Tom |
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Regret delay, just spotted your post. Where did you buy them ? Tom | |
| Re: Certificate Posted: 11/12/2014 by Bib |
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Hi Tom, I brought them from a seller in Bognor Regis.. He's been breeding tortoises for years... | |
| Re: Certificate Posted: 11/12/2014 by Tom |
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Thanks for the reply, You say a seller - is this a shop ? or did you visit the breeder & see the adults & how they are kept outside ? Tom | |
| Re: Certificate Posted: 12/12/2014 by Bib |
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Hi Tom, Yes, I went to the sellers house. The "Parents" were hibernating... so we didn't see them. He did show us where they were but I didn't actually see them! Viv | |
| Re: Certificate Posted: 12/12/2014 by Tom |
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Hello Viv, Fair enough they're hibernating, out of interest, - where were they ? To comply with law, the owner needs to supply you with 2 CITES A10 Certificates, selling them without one is a serious offence. There are no exceptions. You need a copy in order to show that you have purchased them legally. Let me know how the breeder reacts when you insist on this please. If necessary, I can advise you on the next step. Tom | |
| Re: Certificate Posted: 14/12/2014 by Bib |
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Hi Tom, Just in case I cant get an Article 10 certificate? What will I need to do. | |
| Re: Certificate Posted: 15/12/2014 by Tom |
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You will need 2 Certs. If you don't get them - give the seller the phone no. of "Wildlife Licensing" (DEFRA) - 0117 372 8774 If they are refused, the seller will have to give you a refund & a letter stating that they are gifted. Keep us informed, Tom ps the seller should be made aware that without the above options, a criminal record & large fine are likely. | |
| Re: Certificate Posted: 28/12/2014 by Bib |
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Hi sorry for the delay in replying to your last email. I have now received a certificate -Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 CITIES Appendix 11 Is this OK? Regards
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