I need to get squirt micro chipped as I think he is at or over the pastrol *sP length, I asked at my local vets and they didnt really have a clue!

Do they put it in the leg? does it hurt them as they would have to hold his leg out? how much should it cost? any recomendations of vets in the west midlands? as I dont want to take him to a vets that doesnt have a clue!

Hiya,

You only need to get him microchipped if you intend to sell him. I'd be inclined to leave it until as late as possible, the larger the tortoise, the less chance there is of problems.

HTH
Darren

Ok great, im not selling him and dont really want to put him through it if he doesnt need it!

Any vets in west midlands would be great though?

Hiya,

We have a list of recommended vets here:-

http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/157.asp

   to the TPG btw

There is lots of information on tortoise keeping in the left hand column, including species specific care sheets (under tortoise)

HTH

Darren

Hi, where abouts in the Midlands are you?  There arnt any good vets around Birmingham  .  I use Hannah Bould in Stoke on Trent.

Vivienne