Where can I find a good home for two 40+year old tortoises?

Question

I have inherited two tortoises which are now in hibination. where can I find a good home for them next year? Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

kingsnake.com has an adoption forum under the classifieds forum.

Answer 2

Knowing your location and the species would really help.

Tortoises, unless they are large, are usually easy to adopt out. Your local herpetology club, animal rescue, or humane society can often help. (Most zoos do not take animal donations for several reasons, including space and budget, but also because of health issues. Several will smile, take the animal, and promptly give it away to some other place.)

I am a bit concerned about the hibernation comment. It is tough to hibernate tortoises safely and a lot of keepers who think their torts are hibernating actually find that their animals have passed away.

Hibernating torts feel heavy, and will resist having a leg pulled out. If it is pulled out,will slowly bring it back. Hibernating torts should also be hiding in a dry, deep burrow or other location where the temps are above freezing (around 40) and the humidity is right.

Most species of tortoises do not hibernate, or only hibernate for very brief periods. Almost none of the South American or Aftican species hibernate, for example.

Let us know the species and health, and there is a good chance I'll take'em, and pay for shipping costs if needed.

Answer 3

where are they in hibernation? Hopefully not outside in the garden otherwise they will be dead before spring. I take in animals and have a 50 year old tortoise. He is a spur thighed. I can offer a safe knowledgeable hibernation for your two and a permanent home when they wake up. Where in the UK are you?

Answer 4

Where abouts do you live, how big are they and of what breed ? (would love them), ive been trying to get one for ages ive been looking everywhere-email me your location- Thanks

Im in england by the way !

If you are in England, tell us where you live and someone may be able to give them a good home for you.

Also if you are in England you an also contact these people :

http://www.carlisletortoises.com, they also take in tortoises that can no longer be cared for! Good Lcuk, and e-mail me if you need anymore information x

Answer 5

I would offer but I have a very aggressive tortoise! You shouldn't have a problem re homing them contact someone from the link below.

Answer 6

Are you far away because I'd love to have them. My son is desperate for a tortoise and they're really hard to find. I'll gladly take them and I can pay you for them if you like.

Answer 7

I have experience with reptiles of all sorts, but i may be to far away for you a place called proteus will help find a home never though never trust rspca.

Answer 8

I take in many animals for forever homes, and others that i take in, rehabiliate and rehome. I would be very willing to take them in.
Let me know [IM or email] where you are and we can go from there. If you want to find someone that is closer to you [probably] try faunaclassifieds.com

Answer 9

if u can get their a place called cold blooded in horn church Essex hell find a really good home for it he will pay u too if u want but he iz 100% reliable hes owned the shop for years and he completely respects reptiles

Answer 10

I am desperately looking for some!!! - we live on a farm in Dorset and have perfect surroundings. I see other people have offered first, but let me know if you are still looking

Answer 11

Try taking them to a local zoo