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mickhm


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Message Posted:
17/06/2011 11:43

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I am looking to move to North Cyprus end of September. I have a 3 year old Hermans Tortoise I would like to bring with me. She was bred in the U.K. and has the necesary CITIES certificate. Does anyone know how I can go about bringing her with me please

Thanks Mick



petemate


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17/06/2011 12:03

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Best bet is to sell it in UK and buy another one here for about a tenner



Jovial_John


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17/06/2011 12:49

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There may be problems because tortoises are indigenous to Cyprus and I imagine the authorities would be extremely reluctant to allow entry of another species because of the risk of escape and inter-breeding. But I don't know - maybe the Cyprus species is also the Hermans.



Tinkie


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17/06/2011 13:42

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Speak to DEFRA and the Vet Dept in Lefkosa for rules and regs.



flightholiday


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17/06/2011 14:52

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Mick Msg1 - Karens comment in msg 4 is correct you need to check these two things out first and then look at the logistics of transport etc.



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