this is shelby my 2 year old i got her a few weeks ago from a lady who said she had had her from 3 months old she got her from a breeder when i relised she didnot have any papers it was too late i had fallen inlove with her now i,m not sure what to do please help

Hi,

You do not require an article 10 certificate to keep an annexe A tortoise. You do however require one to sell an annexe A tortoise and you should ensure you are given a certificate at the point of sale or a valid certificate number relating to the tortoise. If the tortoise was gifted (given) to you - this is perfectly OK.

HTH
Darren

sorry darren you think i,m a bit thick but whats a annexe a tortoise

Hi,

Here is a list of tortoises that fall under Annexe A and require article 10 certificates for commercial transactions:-

http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/82.asp

HTH
Darren

ty darren for all your help