Microchipping

[SophieeG]

Hey everyone! I was wondering what your opinions are on microchipping. I have a horsfield tortoise who is 5 and was wondering if its a good idea to get him microchipped

 

[wellington]

My opinion is if you don't lock him up every night or he can get out of his enclosure or you live in an area you feel he'd get stolen then a chip might be a good idea. Or if you have a high priced species.
Otherwise I wouldn't.

 

[Tim Carlisle]

IMHO, most folks that find a tortoise walking loose aren't going to think to take it in to see if it's microchipped. Seems a waste of money to me.

 

[ZenHerper]

In the UK they might...microchips are an EU requirement for similar species.

If you do it, find a veterinarian who can do it properly. Lots of chips wiggle back out.