Lady on our flight has a baby tortoise in her hand luggage!

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  1. Merde Tete

    Merde Tete Well-Known Member

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    The big question - do I inform customs when we arrive in Britain? Obviously what she's doing is completely illegal, but if I say something it's quite likely to cause her a lot of bother!
     
    Merde Tete, Aug 25, 2021
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    I think you have to. It'll be quarantined won't it and then she can pay for its return.
     
    Redhelen, Aug 25, 2021
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    I've no time for sh it like that. I'd say something.
     
    RedVesp, Aug 25, 2021
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    Wasn't quite sure when I read the title whether this was an euphemism or not :D

    But yeah grass her up!
     
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    If it's a security/ environmental /bio risk then YES .
     
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    You definitely have to say something, what she is doing is completely wrong and illegal
     
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    Yes.
    Yes.
    And thrice yes.
     
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    Wonder how it wasn’t picked up at the security scanner
     
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    Go on. Stick your neck out. :)
     
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    Shell out to get it back !! :D
     
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    Not a question I ever expected to see on the BBS.
     
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    Yep, the rules are there for a (very important) reason.

    Edit: I’ve done some Googling (results below, but *spoiler* it turns out that there aren’t actually many rules regarding reptiles).
     
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    The BTD gun obviously didn’t work !
     
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    I think it'll just make a run for it.
     
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    From Googling there’s no problem at all with bringing reptiles into the UK as long as they are accompanied by a letter from a vet saying they are healthy and fit to travel. There’s maybe a limit on numbers you’re allowed and they must be pets and not to sell. So long as she declares at customs it’s completely fine. Who knew? The airline may not be pleased that it’s in the cabin but that’s a different matter.
     
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    I would definitely say something
     
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    Beat me to it. All depends on the airline. And as you say. It might well be legal and the lady has got documentation and permission. I reckon that could well be the case.
     
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    If the baby tortoise is in the hand luggage does that mean mummy and daddy tortoise could be in her big case?
    Just a thought.
     
    arabian_ian, Aug 25, 2021
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    Could be an endangered species.
     
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    It could be that mummy and daddy are her big case :(:(
     
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