Re: Hingebacks

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Posted by Tyler M. on January 31, 2001 at 01:40:05:

In Reply to: Re: Hingebacks posted by Tom C on January 26, 2001 at 23:49:58:

Interstate movement of the leopard, African spurred, and Bell's hingeback tortoises now legal once again but does require paperwork!

Good news! The interim rule to allow the interstate movement of the leopard, African spurred, and Bell's hingeback tortoises was effective 7/17/00 and will be published in the Federal Register this Friday, 7/21/00.

Below is language from the interim rule to explain what became effective:

"We are allowing the interstate movement of leopard tortoise, African spurred tortoise, and Bell's hingeback tortoise if the tortoises are accompanied by a health certificate signed by a Federal or accredited veterinarian stating that the tortoises have been examined by that veterinarian and found free of ticks. The certification will help ensure that the interstate movement of these tortoises will pose no risk of spreading exotic ticks. This action is warranted to enable the export, interstate commerce, health care, and adoption of these types of tortoises while providing protection against the spread of exotic ticks known to be vectors of heartwater disease."

Please disseminate this information to the reptile industry through your established channels of communication. If you have questions or need for additional information, please contact me. Thanks for your cooperation.

Dave.D.Wilson@usda.gov

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: Interstate movement of the leopard, African spurred, and Bell's hingeback tortoises now legal once again but does require paperwork! : : Good news! The interim rule to allow the interstate movement of the leopard, African spurred, and Bell's hingeback tortoises was effective 7/17/00 and will be published in the Federal Register this Friday, 7/21/00. : Below is language from the interim rule to explain what became effective: : "We are allowing the interstate movement of leopard tortoise, African spurred tortoise, and Bell's hingeback tortoise if the tortoises are accompanied by a health certificate signed by a Federal or accredited veterinarian stating that the tortoises have been examined by that veterinarian and found free of ticks. The certification will help ensure that the interstate movement of these tortoises will pose no risk of spreading exotic ticks. This action is warranted to enable the export, interstate commerce, health care, and adoption of these types of tortoises while providing protection against the spread of exotic ticks known to be vectors of heartwater disease." : Please disseminate this information to the reptile industry through your established channels of communication. If you have questions or need for additional information, please contact me. Thanks for your cooperation. : : Dave.D.Wilson@usda.gov

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