Tortoise into Canada?

[tyguy35]

Is it basically impossible to get a tortoise into Canada from a breeder here?

 

[dmmj]

I have yet to hear anyone do it, from what I understand it is not illegal but thanks to all of the red tape it is next to impossible.

 

[tyguy35]

Ya it's frustrating. They have sulcattas from 450 to 600 here. Pancakes at the store 1599. I can't afford any lol. I look at US prices 99 for some.

 

[Traveller]

Check this thread out,

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread...ses-eggs-into-Canada-is-illegal#axzz1ezvVwB9s

it gives you all the answers you're looking for.

 

[tyguy35]

Sucks I'd like to get my little Leo a buddy

 

[dmmj]

So is cost the main issue and not availability ? I wouldn't blame you if it was those prices seem awful high.

 

[tyguy35]

Well availability is also an issue. The Leo I own now I got in Quebec 7 hours away. They do sell a few at stores but the cost is crazy/ care there given ya it would be nice to save them from a foot long 4 inch wide enclosure but when sulcattas cost 450 or more can't do it. Anyone know anyone in Ontario Canada breeding ro selling?

 

[dmmj]

Are there any shows coming to your area? if so that is usually a good place to find something.

 

[tyguy35]

Ya we have shows but it's just the stores all gathering and they up prices I find.

 

[Traveller]

Kitchener Ontario is having a Reptile Expo on Dec. 4th.

 

[tortoises101]

Recently there's been some major breeding of rare species and it's turning out to be pretty good. I think Canada might be on a tortoise breeding breakthrough!!!

 

[tyguy35]

Recently there's been some major breeding of rare species and it's turning out to be pretty good. I think Canada might be on a tortoise breeding breakthrough!!!

that would be nice

 

[tortoises101]

Recently there's been some major breeding of rare species and it's turning out to be pretty good. I think Canada might be on a tortoise breeding breakthrough!!!

that would be nice

Definitely. No more $40 RES or plain redfoots!