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Old 17-09-2007, 06:39 PM
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HI I just wondered if enyone knows the a bit about this? I have three hermanns tortoises and I am moving to ireland in a few mouths. what is the law on this with the cites? can I take them out of the U.K ?
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Old 17-09-2007, 06:54 PM
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I'm not sure at all on that but here is D.E.F.R.A.s Web link;Defra, UK - Error page they issue the certs they would be able to help with that question!
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Ive no idea but im sure you would be able to - as someone has already mentioned if you get in touch with defra then they are very helpful and will answer n e quieries you have!
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Old 17-09-2007, 10:35 PM
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Hi,

This is another site that might be able to help;CITES - Convention International Trade in Endangered Species* - Home Page
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You might care to look at this piece of legislation on EPS - European Protected Species.

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You should be able to take them but you will need to apply for and export/import liscense. I had to do it to pick mine up from Jersey. I would allow them plenty of time to get the papers though it took them about 7 weeks to sort mine out! Hope this helps!
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