Microchipping ??

[Chuck C]

I would like some information concerning getting my tortoise a microchipp. Is this something that has been done, is it not safe, not worth the trouble, any lasting effects, etc. My Sulcata is 6 years old and 40 lbs. I wasn't sure if it might help if Sheldon was ever stolen. It was just a thought I had.
Thank you.

 

[wellington]

It has been done. It's safe if a qualified vet does it. It can help get your tort back if lost or stolen.
Only you know if it's a concern for your tort and in the area you live whether he would be easily lost or stolen.

 

[teresaf]

It would only help if you found it and needed to prove it was yours. Not many vets would consider looking for a chip on a tortoise....

 

[Bambam1989]

It would only help if you found it and needed to prove it was yours. Not many vets would consider looking for a chip on a tortoise....

Yeah.. implanted GPS tracking would be handy though.
Wait... Is that a thing?

 

[Yvonne G]

Several of my more expensive tortoise species are pit tagged. @Will has a thread started here on the Forum where people can keep a record of their pit tag numbers. When I'm not looking at the Forum with my Kindle, as I am now, and on the computer I'll try to find the thread and post the link here.

 

[Kapidolo Farms]

https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/tortoise-pit-tag-registry-not-a-discussion.151577/#post-1449004

@Yvonne G