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It’s a good idea to do as much research as possible into the different types & species of tortoise before you decide to re-home. WHICH TORTOISE? YOUNG, OLD, LARGE OR SMALL The Club shop price list is available upon request e.g - UV bulbs £35, ceramic lamp holders £30 RESCUE TORTOISESĩ0% of the tortoises needing homes will require special TLC from a new keeper. Our minimum compulsory starter pack includes calcium, Nutrobal, Tamodine, digital temperature probe, dried flower & seed samples - £75 You should expect to spend around £100 to include suitable lighting to set-up and re-home a tortoise. SAFETY - Fence off ponds and other deep water, awareness precaution and vigilance regarding dangers, particularly from predators such as dogs, cats, mice and rats. INDOORS - A warm dry space with UV heat lamp, for bad weather days and either side of hibernation - ideally in greenhouse, shed or kitchen.įEEDING - Lots of healthy natural food to graze on including weeds and plants (no fruits or vegetables), and/OR a willingness to collect suitable weeds regularly.

The key to a good set-up is lots of different areas to explore, not just a grass lawn. OUTDOORS - Secure outdoor sunny area / secure garden – see the online set-up gallery as well as the set-up care sheet for help. ESSENTIAL SET-UP BEFORE RE-HOMING A TORTOISE Complete the form and return it, then one of our rehoming team will be happy to offer advice according to your situation and available space. YOUNG, OLD, LARGE OR SMALL?ĭon’t worry if you're not entirely sure which tortoise could suit you and your home best. We recommend that you sign up to national rehoming registers, and search Facebook rehoming pages and local preloved adverts.

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If you are out of our area, please feel free to use our resources to prepare yourself for adoption of a tortoise. The adoption agreement is signed, a short induction to becoming a tortoise keeper is provided and essential care items can be purchased. Final proof of the suitability of the setup, as well as lighting (if not purchasing from the club scheme), is required at the time of collection.Ĥ. New keeper makes final amendments and demonstrates these through photographs. Guidance and feedback is given to the potential new keeper by a club mentor, with confirmation of any immediate improvements needed to their setup.ģ. Initial discussion/share further information with potential new keeper.Ģ. Please note: We are unable to guarantee a match, but we welcome your application once you have read and agreed to our terms. Please be aware that in the majority of cases the tortoise must be collected from NORFOLK, UK. Priority will be given to those who live in or can collect from Norfolk. Please be aware that in the majority of cases the tortoise must be collected from Norfolk. In the unlikely event you do not hear from us within this time, please contact us again. Our team will aim to make contact within 14 days of your application. Photographs of your potential indoor and outdoor tortoise spaces will help us to better consider your application. Please read and consider all the information on this page before completing the online application form. Thank you for your interest in rehoming a tortoise. A donation is appreciated to help cover the costs. This service is considered on a case-by-case basis, with priority given to the eastern region, the elderly and those in difficult situations. In instances where this is not possible, we are able to take care of animals at our Norfolk centre until new home is found. To ensure we can help as many tortoises as we can, we will offer advice and resources to help you find new keeper directly. New keepers must sign a document that commits them to having the tortoise health-checked once a year and returning it to the club if their circumstances change. Alternatively, we can help to coordinate your tortoise’s adoption by a new keeper who has been approved and trained by the club. We can support and train a new keeper if you have found one yourself. Norfolk Tortoise Club follow legal guidelines for tortoise species protected by CITEs.

Our team will work closely with you to record important information about your tortoise to ensure its ongoing care is of the highest standard. The club works with owners across the UK who need to find a well-informed, caring and permanent new home for a beloved tortoise.