Star tortoise and Handphone for sale

• ¡ÚTearsofTheMoon¡Ú

  13 Nov 06, 01:26

  Selling star tortoise
  
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• skeujin

  13 Nov 06, 01:27

  tortise how old. how big, how much
• ¡ÚTearsofTheMoon¡Ú

  13 Nov 06, 02:14

  Originally posted by skeujin:

  tortise how old. how big, how much

  Exact age i'm not too sure, kept it for few months? Size smaller than palm size. Please pm/bid.
• Xcert

  13 Nov 06, 12:17

  Originally posted by ¡ÚTearsofTheMoon¡Ú:

  Selling star tortoise
  Please Bid.

  I not tortoise expert but I think certain/all species of star tortoise are protected under the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites).
• ¡ÚTearsofTheMoon¡Ú

  13 Nov 06, 16:10

  Originally posted by Xcert:

  I not tortoise expert but I think certain/all species of star tortoise are protected under the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites).

  Yes, its a endangered species, i got it through my aunty, was thinking of puting it up for adoption, but this way, people won't learn to cherish as its 'free' and could adopt it simply because its free.
  
  Sorry if it had offended you.
• shade343

  13 Nov 06, 16:36

  Do you know that if caught for trading endangered species, you could be fine $10000?
  
  Maybe you might have to call AVA and let them adopt on your behalf.
• hisoka

  13 Nov 06, 16:39

  hmmz i tot star turtle is like illegal?
• Xcert

  13 Nov 06, 17:01

  Originally posted by ¡ÚTearsofTheMoon¡Ú:

  Yes, its a endangered species, i got it through my aunty, was thinking of puting it up for adoption, but this way, people won't learn to cherish as its 'free' and could adopt it simply because its free.
  
  Sorry if it had offended you.

  I am not offended...but since U know its illegal and I presume U have the tortoise's interest at heart...I suggest U hand it over to AVA.
  
  at least AVA would have the expertise to make sure the tortoise gets proper care...I dont think they will be harsh on U if U own up...
  
  http://www.ava.gov.sg
• snop_coolz

  13 Nov 06, 17:04

  sale of star tortoise IS illegal..its second class protected animal
• ¡ÚTearsofTheMoon¡Ú

  13 Nov 06, 20:25

  Never came across my mind about it. But, will they still fine me if i were to let them adopt it?
• photo_seeker

  14 Nov 06, 04:16

  Copied this from: http://www.ava.gov.sg/AnimalsPetSector/CITESEndangeredSpecies/
  
  Singapore does not allow the keeping of exotic pets such as reptiles, amphibians and primates as pets for the following reasons:
  
  * They may introduce and spread diseases to humans and domestic animals.
  * Collection of wild animals for trading will lead to ecosystem imbalance and threaten the survival of endangered species.
  * The welfare of the animals may be compromised due to reasons such as unsuitable living conditions, poor diet and pet owner's lack of knowledge of the proper care for the animal.
  * Singapore's biodiversity would be greatly affected if such exotic pets were released in the wild, as most of them are non-native.
  * If the animal escapes, it may cause nuisance, fear and trauma to the general public.
  
  Some examples of exotic pets include star tortoises, iguanas, tarantulas, snakes, salamanders, slow lorises etc. For a list of pets that are approved to be kept in Singapore, please click here.
  
  Maybe if you really have the tortise interests at heart, you might wish to contact them at the contacts available. Let them know it's an adopted tortise and I don't think they'll pass any charges as long as you declare it and allow them to 'confiscate' it