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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    #1 Merde Tete, Aug 25, 2021
    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!
     
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    #2 Redhelen, Aug 25, 2021
    I think you have to. It'll be quarantined won't it and then she can pay for its return.
     
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    #3 RedVesp, Aug 25, 2021
    I've no time for sh it like that. I'd say something.
     
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    #4 TitusMagee, Aug 25, 2021
    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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    #5 thetykester, Aug 25, 2021
    If it's a security/ environmental /bio risk then YES .
     
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    #6 Abruzzo Red, Aug 25, 2021
    You definitely have to say something, what she is doing is completely wrong and illegal
     
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    #7 RedMonk, Aug 25, 2021
    Yes.
    Yes.
    And thrice yes.
     
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    #8 john coucom, Aug 25, 2021
    Wonder how it wasn’t picked up at the security scanner
     
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    #9 Hooky feller, Aug 25, 2021
    Go on. Stick your neck out. :)
     
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    #10 dodgey defence, Aug 25, 2021
    Shell out to get it back !! :D
     
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    #11 fired, Aug 25, 2021
    Not a question I ever expected to see on the BBS.
     
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    #12 JamDrop, Aug 25, 2021
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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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    #13 x11barnsley, Aug 25, 2021
    The BTD gun obviously didn’t work !
     
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    #14 Hooky feller, Aug 25, 2021
    I think it'll just make a run for it.
     
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    #15 JamDrop, Aug 25, 2021
    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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    #16 Jimmy viz, Aug 25, 2021
    I would definitely say something
     
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    #17 Hooky feller, Aug 25, 2021
    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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    #18 arabian_ian, Aug 25, 2021
    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.
     
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    #19 shenk1, Aug 25, 2021
    Could be an endangered species.
     
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    #20 Abruzzo Red, Aug 25, 2021
    It could be that mummy and daddy are her big case :(:(
     
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