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Old 08-10-2009, 11:19 PM
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Hi all, need to get my p.m.m indian microchipped etc, anybody know how much it will set me back? Just looked at his original form and im a wee bit past the date it should have been done

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Old 08-10-2009, 11:24 PM
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only ever have my javelins done but costs me £14-£17
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Old 09-10-2009, 12:07 AM
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cheers mate, anytime ive had any of mine to the vet its been a shock to the bank
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Old 09-10-2009, 12:50 AM
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The cheapest way is to do it yourself. Buy the chip and it's in an applicator ready to be inserted. If you're worried about the size of the needle vs the size of the snake just wait until it gets bigger. You can still send the Cites back and get it amended with the chip number put on.

Some years ago I sent off a batch of Tortoise Cites with the microchip numbers to get them amended. When I got them back it stated...'One live Tortoise wearing microchip number........' I had visions of the Tortoise with a chain round its neck with the microchip hanging off it!!

It's relatively easy to implant a chip in a Snake but I've never done it with a Tortoise. You can see the size of the applicator and especially the needle below. I don't know about anyone else but I wouldn't want that needle stuck in me. Think about the size of a Tortoises' leg when it's Plastron is only 4" in length (the size you should get a Tortoise chipped). That's why I've never attempted to chip a Tortoise!!



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i got my breeding pair of indians done for £20 but this was a few years back.i also got 2 dumerils and argentine boa constrictors done for similar price but again was a few years ago.cant imagine it would be much though
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Old 09-10-2009, 01:41 AM
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I just kinda mixed things up, i thought the slip i got when i bought the hatchling was all i had to keep a hold of, but recently i had a look over it and it should have been all sorted when the snake was 12 months, hes 26 months now! You think ill be ok if i get it sorted tomorrow? I wont get a fine or anything?

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Old 09-10-2009, 08:14 AM
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I had my royals chipped about 12 years ago, it cost £20 each the same as it would of cost for a cat or dog.
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Its the same price as a dog and cat chip. I wouldn't advise doing it yourself tho.
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Old 09-10-2009, 09:40 AM
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Don't do it yourself..... get your vet to do it....
I've just had 9 Dumerili, 1 Madagascariensis and a few scanned cost me £105. I admit I got a hefty discount but the most your gonna pay is £30.
Not much when its a one off payment and done by an experienced hand.

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Old 09-10-2009, 09:42 AM
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I wouldn't advise doing it yourself tho.
Me neither Get a vet to do it.
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