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FOR SALE
3 captive-bred Redfoot tortoises, 3 yrs old, healthy, engaging.  Sex unknown.  £100 each.
Contact Mark.
Oxford.
mark.hooper1@ntlworld.com
19/7/08

FOR SALE
2 x Hermann's tortoises (sex unknown).  3 years old.  £120 each.  Captive bred and come with DEFRA certificates.  All fed on a natural diet of weeds, plants and flowers.  To knowledgeable homes only.
North West.
slowdude@tiscali.co.uk
19/7/08

FOR SALE
2008 UK-bred Hermann's hatchlings.  £90 each.
slowdude@tiscali.co.uk
19/7/08

FOR SALE
2 Sulcata tortoises.  1 male, approx 12 yrs old, 14" long (light coloured beautiful shell).  £550.  1 female, 6 yrs old, 7" long (unusual chocolate coloured).  £250.   Fed weeds with supplements.  Both friendly, healthy and lively and eat very well.
3 Indian Star tortoises. 1 beautiful female, 7 yrs old, 8" long.  £750.  2 hatchlings, CB 2006, 3" long (unsexed).  £300 each or £550 the pair.  Fed mainly weeds, some salad and fruit with supplements.  All healthy and lively and eat very well.
Photos can be emailed.
Contact Jenny.
Colchester, Essex.
Tel : 01206 510 630 or 0794 122 3676.
j.benedetti@ntlworld.com
19/7/08

WANTED
Female Leopard tortoise, to live with my male tortoise.  Lovely home, heated shed within large greenhouse and secure veggy patch.  Would need to be at least 8 - 10 inches and of egg laying age.  We are in North Yorks but can travel or meet half way.
popcornltd@btinternet.com
19/7/08

FOR SALE
3 large male sulcata tortoises.  27" in length approx 6 stone in weight, £600.  29" in length approx 8 stone in weight, £1000.  31" in length approx 8 stone in weight, £1500.  All eating well.  Reluctant sale as they now need more space than we can offer.
rayphe@ntlworld.com
19/7/08

FOR SALE
I am decreasing my collection of tortoises and have the following for sale, to knowledgeable homes only.
Two seven year old female Hermann's tortoises with DEFRA certificates, captive bred in the UK in 2001, fed on weed diet.  One female has already started to lay eggs.
Offers around £500 considered.
Three 28 year old Hermann's tortoises, two males and one female, have always lived together hence to be sold together.  Used to live in the garden without proper heat/light and shells bumpy.  Fed on weed diet.  Sensible offers considered, around £1000.
Contact Julie.
Tel : 0789 995 4999.
Middlesex.
john.illidge@blueyonder.co.uk
19/7/08

FOR SALE
2 male Hermann's tortoises, 4 years old.  Require new, loving home.  They both eat well and are very active.  Would prefer an experienced keeper.  £180 each or both for £300.
Contact Clare.
Tel : 0787 650 6660.
Hertfordshire.
clarekemp1@fsmail.net
19/7/08

WANTED
Elongated tortoises (lemonheads), 1 boy and two girls.  Will look at adults or sub-adults.
Contact Melanie.
Tel : 0791 955 0520.
West Yorkshire.
melanie@piggilicious.co.uk
19/7/08

FOR SALE
2007 Spur-thighed baby tortoises.  Come with DEFRA certificates.  Living outside and fed on home grown weeds.  Knowledgeable homes only please and sold in pairs, as they are used to company.  £190 per pair.
Shropshire.
pamupton@fsmail.net
12/7/08

FOR SALE
One lovely male Spur-thighed tortoise, eighteen years old, with DEFRA certificate.  £350.
Contact Keith.
North Somerset.
Tel : 01934 814 792.
k.whitlock@virgin.net
12/7/08

FOR SALE
2 female Spur-thighed tortoises, hatched 2004.  Must go together.  Used to being outside all summer.  Hibernated for 4 months last winter.  Mainly fed on weeds.  £350 for the pair.
Redhill, Surrey.
Tel : 0173 764 4960.
Adrianblades@aol.com
12/7/08

FOR SALE
Breeding pair of Greek Spur-thighed tortoises.  Proven pair with DEFRA registered babies last year and eggs incubating at the moment.  These are 10/11 year old male/female DEFRA registered, perfect shells and vet checked regularly by a tortoise specialist vet.  Fed on weed diet with supplements and kept outside permanently  when not in hibernation.  £750 ono.  First clutch will cover the cost of buying these stunning tortoises.
Contact Ryan.
South Wales.
ryan.sheppard@postgrad.plymouth.ac.uk
12/7/08

FOR SALE
UK captive bred 07 Hermann's tortoises.  They have been bred by myself and have their Article 10 DEFRA certificates.  They are very healthly and are eating well.
South Wales.
darransproul@btinternet.com
12/7/08

FOR SALE
Captive bred Yellowfoot tortoises.  £150 each.
Contact Andy.
Surrey.
andrew@wood2112.fsworld.co.uk
12/7/08

FOR SALE
Three (1998) young adult female Spur-thighed tortoises.  Plastron length approximately 16cm.  Parents available to view.  All with DEFRA (UK) certificates and microchipped.  Fed on a diet of weeds with supplements.  They have access to outdoors in the summer and hibernate in the winter.  Aftercare advice will be given if needed.  £150 each.
zoo_46@ntlworld.com
12/7/08

WANTED
I am looking for a female Redfoot tortoise to put with the male/female pair I already have.  The female is 7" carapace length, and the male is 8.5" carapace length.  The male is a little too amorous at times with the the girl and I am looking for another girl to take the pressure off her.  She needs to be at least the same size as him but preferably a little bigger.
Contact Neil.
Lancashire.
Tel : 0790 163 8535.
neildunne@o2.co.uk
12/7/08

FOR SALE
2 tortoises with a 3ft vivarium and microclimate heater.  £275.
Stafford.
Tel : 0795 214 7586.
n3342@btinternet.com
12/7/08

FOR SALE
I have 3 beautiful Spur-thighed tortoises for sale.  They all come with Article 10 DEFRA certificates and are all microchipped.  They are fed on a wild diet and are very active outdoors.  Proven egg layers and are approximately 35 years old.  Prefer to sell as a trio as they have always been together.  Knowledgeable homes only.  Tortoise trust member.
Bristol.
cheriederrick@talktalk.net
12/7/08

WANTED
Male Marginated tortoise.  I Have 5 females but no male.  Would pay a good price and be happy to send pics of setup.
king13@blueyonder.co.uk
12/7/08

FOR SALE
2007 Hermann's hatchlings.  All with DEFRA (UK) certificates.  £110 each.  Would consider exchange for Marginated or Spur-thighed hatchling.
Contact Graham.
tortoise.sussex@btinternet.com
7/7/08

FOR SALE
UK captive-bred baby Hermann's tortoises, hatched 2008 by long-term hobbyist.  Reared in a tortoise table under UV lighting and fed weeds with calcium and Nutrobal. These are DEFRA certificated (Testudo hermanni - Hermann's tortoise).  £100.  I am a breeder and not a dealer and the welfare of my tortoises always comes first.  Parents can be seen.  Aftercare advice always given if needed.
London.
Contact Dave.
Tel : 0795 739 7139.
dave.patmore@ntlworld.com
7/7/08

WANTED
Adult female Hermann’s tortoise.
Kings Lynn.
Contact Owen.
Tel : 01553 772 389.
joejacka1@tiscali.co.uk
7/7/08

WANTED
Young male Hermann's tortoise.
London.
Tel : 0753 362 1917.
s.m.walker@dur.ac.uk
7/7/08

WANTED
Hermann's or Horsfield tortoise, years plus, to go to a loving home with a big garden.
Aylesbury, Bucks.
LEWISMUSHYPEE@aol.com
7/7/08

FOR SALE
I have August 2007 Spur-thighed (ibera) hatchlings for sale.  Tortoise Trust members preferred.  They have been kept in a tort table with combined UV/heat light and fed on 100% weed diet, supplemented with Nutrobal.  Limestone flour has been available and access to outdoors in summer.  They all have article 10 paperwork.  £120.
West Sussex.
hannahpollock@BTinternet.com
7/7/08

FOR SALE
Male Hermann's tortoise with cert10, age 4 years.  His cert 10 says he came from Germany.  He eats well and is very active.  Feeding on a weed and plant based diet.  Completely smooth shell....healthy size for his age.  Wanting either a female Hermann's or Marginated or Ibera.
Leeds.
Dawn_Fletcher@ntlworld.com
7/7/08

FOR SALE
Male Hermann's tortoise, 4 years old, requires new loving home due to work commitments.  He eats well and is very active.  I would prefer an experienced keeper.  £150, no offers.
Contact Sonia.
Nottingham.
Tel : 0782 488 7224.
sonia.holmes@national-ice-centre.com
30/6/08

FOR SALE
2 x 2007 captive bred Hermanns tortoises.  Fed on wild diet and come with article 10 DEFRA certificates and caresheets.  Incubated for females.  Prefer to sell together and will accept £250 for both or £140 each.  To knowledgeable homes only.  Tortoise Trust member.
Bristol.
cheriederrick@talktalk.net
30/6/08

WANTED
Adult Sulcata female.  Adult Mediterranean tortoises, age 10 years plus.
Essex.
Tel : 0790 388 9155.
silkiepel@blueyonder.co.uk
30/6/08

WANTED
Home for male Hermann's tortoise who has been living with our family for more than 12 years in a large walled garden.  Sadly we are now moving to a house where the garden isn't secure enough to keep him.  We don't want money for him, just the knowledge that he will be well looked after.
Contact Susan and Ian Sharp.
North West London.
Tel : 0777 561 6359.
sue@suecook.com
30/6/08

FOR SALE
Male Spur-thighed tortoise, 4.5 years old with certificate, lamps, mat, indoor house & he is chipped.  £250.00 for tortoise & all equipment.
Contact Kevin & Claire.
Gloucester.
Tel : 01452 424 787.
Kevin.Holland@inbev.co.uk
25/6/08

FOR SALE
Hermann's tortoise (3.5 yrs old).  5 - 6 inches long.  Complete setup.  Vivarium, garden box/run, heat lamp & UV light.  DEFRA certificate present.  In perfect health & eating well.  Remaining substrate, bedding & food supplied.  £150 ono.
Accrington, Lancs.
Ste.Bonzy1@ntlworld.com
25/6/08

FOR SALE
Male Hermann's tortoise, 6 years old.  He comes with his DEFRA certificate.  I have always fed him on weeds and he has been hibernated each winter in the fridge.  Feeding well and has a smooth shell.
Hampshire.
Contact Colin.
Tel : 0789 994 5042.
Colinprowse@aol.com
25/6/08

WANTED
Young pair of tortoises for caring home in Milton Keynes.  Large living area available.
leejohnturner@aol.com
25/6/08

FOR SALE
Two Indian Star tortoises, 2 years old.  UK bred, with tortoise table.  £600.  No offers.
Bristol.
Contact Barry.
JAXXS78@aol.com
14/6/08

FOR SALE
Captive bred 08 Horsfield tortoises.  I have bred these tortoises myself.  Fed on 100% natural diet with Nutrobal.  All very active and feeding well.  £100 each.
Norfolk.
Tel : 01328 700 629.
jeremy.ashford@btinternet.com
14/6/08

FOR SALE
Two baby Horsfield's, approx 12 and 9 months, in fantastic health and full of beans.  Fed on a diet of mixed weeds daily, nutrobal and limestone supplements every second day.  They come with a complete setup.  £225.
Contact Neil.
Lancashire.
Tel : 0790 163 8535.
neildunne@o2.co.uk
14/6/08

FOR SALE
Young male Hermann’s tortoise approx 4/5 years old and just coming into maturity.  Beautiful shell, eating well.  Sale due to the fact that he was bought as a female and is now hounding my lively 9 year old female Hermann’s.  £180.
Tel : 0794 054 2969.
robjarvie@ntlworld.com
14/6/08

FOR SALE
Egg incubator for tortoise eggs.  Thermostatically controlled.  £50.
North West.
slowdude@tiscali.co.uk
14/6/08

WANTED
Spur-thighed (ibera) tortoises.  Excellent husbandry is practiced.  References, photos and visits can be arranged.  Ideally I am looking to add to my four little ones who are 3 and 4 yrs of age...but I would consider adults as I have two males, one in his 50's and one around 10 yrs.  I do not breed...but may if the opportunity arose.
North West.
hhudsonfamily@aol.com
14/6/08

FOR SALE
Captive bred Pancake tortoises, hatched 2006 & 2007, with DEFRA certificates.  £325.
Gloucestershire.
raeann_836@tesco.net
9/6/08

WANTED
Female Horsfield tortoise, approx 5 - 10 yrs old.
Tel : 0793 951 8489.
tomasz@redekor.co.uk
9/6/08

WANTED
One Testudo marginata (Marginated tortoise), aged from 3-6 months.  Preferably female but the sex does not matter.  I have an outdoor run, as well as a tort table.  I live in Cheltenham, so must live in the Gloucestershire region if I am to pick up the tortoise.
Tel : 0788 770 2121.
nathanasquith@btinternet.com
9/6/08

WANTED
Male Horsfield tortoise, approx 7 yrs old.  All my torts are in greenhouses with outdoor runs and are fed on a variety of weeds/plants.
Tel : 0161 624 3826.
Dizzzyqueen@aol.com
6/6/08

FOR SALE
2006/2007 Hermann's tortoises.  Captive bred with DEFRA certs.  Fed on weed diet with calcium and Nutrobol.  £100/£90.
Essex.
Tel : 0790 388 9155.
silkiepel@blueyonder.co.uk
6/6/08

FOR SALE
Captive-bred baby tortoises, hatched summer 2008 by long term hobbyist.  Reared in a tortoise table under UV lighting and fed weeds with calcium and Nutrobal.  These are DEFRA certificated.  Testudo graeca graeca (North African Spur-thighed tortoises).  £110.  Testudo hermanni boettgeri (Hermann's tortoises).  £110. Testudo marginata (Marginated tortoises).  £125.  2007 hatched marginata.  £130.
West Sussex.
Contact Val.
Tel : 01342 325 855.
simon.lipka1@blueyonder.co.uk
6/6/08

WANTED
Female adult Greek Spur-thighed tortoise.  Must be at least 15 yrs old to go with my existing male of 20 yrs.  Will be on natural diet of weeds, plants and flowers and will have outdoor accommodation and the free roam of a part-garden environment.  Experienced keeper having other tortoises other than spurs.  Willing to travel.
Contact Dave.
South West.
Tel : 0782 684 0088.
root@rubitek.co.uk
6/6/08

FOR SALE
Hermann’s juvenile tortoises, hatched summer 2007, with CITES certificates and caresheets.  Used to the outdoor life.  Sold in twos or more.  £200 for two.
Surrey.
Contact Anne.
Tel : 01932 889 938.
howard@hcanning.co.uk
6/6/08

FOR SALE
Med Spur-thighed tortoises, 2007 hatch.  All healthy and eating well.  Fed on vegetable and weed diet with supplements.  All come complete with DEFRA papers.  £70 each or 2 for £130.  Knowledgeable homes only please, with suitable indoor housing and access to safe enclosure outside for warm days.  Also one male, 5 years old, with papers £180, lively and eating well.  No trade please.
Contact Terry & Lynne.
South Wales.
Tel : 01269 822 610.
terry.lynne@tesco.net
31/5/08

FOR SALE
Adult female Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera), microchipped and with DEFRA certificate.  £400.
Wirral.
steviebrown@sky.com
31/5/08

FOR SALE
3 large Sulcatas.  All eat well hence the size.  1 over 6 stone £750, 1 over 8 stone £1250 and 1 over 8 stone £1500.
Contact Ray.
London.
rayphe@ntlworld.com
31/5/08

WANTED
Adult Tunisian Spur-thighed tortoise (Furculachelys nabeulensis) to join lonely female.  Experienced keeper of non-hibernating species (also keep Leopards).  Accommodation own log cabin with UV lighting and heating.  Outside greenhouses, big garden and load of weeds.  Willing to travel.
Contact Jacquie.
Kent.
Tel : 0778 370 7434.
jacquie_hughes@btinternet.com
31/5/08

WANTED
Healthy female Hermann's tortoise, most areas considered.
insenceaddict@sky.com
26/5/08

FOR SALE
Adult pair of Horsfield's tortoises, thought to be around 9 years old.  Fit and healthy.  £400 the pair.
Contact Bryan.
Tel : 0779 699 1837.
South Wales area.
parrot.man@ntlworld.com
26/5/08

MISSING
My female adult Hermann's tortoise disappeared from my back garden on 22/05/08.  She is 7 years old and weighs 859g.  She is microchipped.  If anyone is offered one without Article 10 certificate could they please get in touch.  We are desperate to get her back.  We have placed posters, delivered fliers, involved the police, local press and local vets.  I have contacted Pet Track and John Hayward form BATK.  I would appreciate any information in confidence that leads to her safe return.  There is a reward offered for this purpose.  She is a loved member of our family.
insenceaddict@sky.com
26/5/08

FOR SALE
Male Marginated tortoise, 5 years old with a plastron length of 14.5cm.  Microchipped and with CITES documentation.  £295.
Pair of adult Horsfield’s tortoises.  Female is 14 years old and male is at least 10 years old (exact date of birth is unconfirmed but known to be sometime prior to 1999). Both tortoises have a plastron length of 19cm and both are microchipped.  They are not currently a breeding pair but are close companions and must be sold together.  £750.
Reluctant sale due to planned emigration.  Buyer must have experience of looking after tortoises.
Contact Nicky or Steve.
Tel : 01242 524 672 or 0792 352 1620.
Whitefamily4@blueyonder.co.uk
23/5/08

FOR SALE
Spur-thighed tortoises, captive bred by myself in 2006 and 2007.  £80 and £70 each respectively.
Bedworth.
Contact Clive.
enquire@firstfauna.co.uk
23/5/08

WANTED
I need a breeding female Hermann's tortoise (6-7 years old) to replace my sadly deceased female.  Willing to pay 150 pounds if satisfactory.
Contact E O'Hare.
Grimsby, Lincs.
Tel : 01472 234 489.
e.ohare3@ntlword.com
23/5/08

FOR SALE
Marginated baby tortoises – gorgeous UK captive-bred tortoises with the most beautiful shells that flare out like a skirt around the base.  DEFRA certificates, caresheets and ongoing support and advice provided.  £100each.  All you need tortoise table setups also available for purchase.
Contact Sarah or Paul.
Tel : 0780 350 7647.
paul@commissioning1.fsnet.co.uk
23/5/08