Tortoise theft in Texas

[dmarcus]

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/092711-Mom-Turns-in-12-Year-Old-Son-for-Alleged-Turtle-Theft

I think they put a high value on the Sulcata to raise the criminal charge, but definitely not valued at $1,500...

 

[Jacqui]

Maybe a female?

 

[AnthonyC]

In the age of "NOT MY KID!" it's great to see a parent stand-up and make their child take responsibility for their actions!

 

[dmarcus]

Maybe a female?

Possible but in that condition I still say the value is exaggerated a bit.. Guess its in the eye of the owner on what the value is...

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In the age of "NOT MY KID!" it's great to see a parent stand-up and make their child take responsibility for their actions!

I agree 100% happy the mom did the right thing...

 

[Yvonne G]

See? That's what I mean. When people lose a tortoise they over-inflate the value of the animal. Then unscrupulous thieves think they can get lots of $$$ for an animal that's probably worth half that.

I couldn't put a price on any of my tortoises, but to be realistic, I think I DO understand their current monetary value. It does no one any good to read about all these high priced animals being stolen. It just encourages more theft.

 

[dmarcus]

Yvonne you are right, you can't put a value on your own tortoise or pet in general but now some kid or adult is going to be reading this and think that they can make a lot of money stealing and selling other people tortoises.

 

[Jacqui]

Yvonne you are right, you can't put a value on your own tortoise or pet in general but now some kid or adult is going to be reading this and think that they can make a lot of money stealing and selling other people tortoises.

Yeppers.

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Maybe a female?

Possible but in that condition I still say the value is exaggerated a bit.. Guess its in the eye of the owner on what the value is...

Oh, I was agreeing that it's way over priced. The value isn't in it's looks, so the only thing I could guess was it was a female.

 

[dmarcus]

Yvonne you are right, you can't put a value on your own tortoise or pet in general but now some kid or adult is going to be reading this and think that they can make a lot of money stealing and selling other people tortoises.

Yeppers.

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Maybe a female?

Possible but in that condition I still say the value is exaggerated a bit.. Guess its in the eye of the owner on what the value is...

Oh, I was agreeing that it's way over priced. The value isn't in it's looks, so the only thing I could guess was it was a female.

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lol, I figured that, I was just adding extra on why I thought it was over priced...