VT permit for Hermanns Tortoise

[sarah.mandol]

Hello,
Anyone have experience getting a permit for a Hermanns tort in VT? Thank you!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Hello,
Anyone have experience getting a permit for a Hermanns tort in VT? Thank you!

Do you think you really need a permit? It’s not a native tort to VT.

 

[ZenHerper]

You really need to contact the state wildlife authority.

 

[sarah.mandol]

Thank you all! I figured it out online. Russians do not need a permit as long as they are captive bred but Hermanns do. We are going to add another Russian instead!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Thank you all! I figured it out online. Russians do not need a permit as long as they are captive bred but Hermanns do. We are going to add another Russian instead!

Probably a lot easier....

but, you should post what VT Reg you are looking at that says you need one for a Hermanns.

good luck

 

[Tom]

Hello,
Anyone have experience getting a permit for a Hermanns tort in VT? Thank you!

I've never heard of needing a permit for a non-native tortoise anywhere in the country. Is this new? Why would you need a permit for a hermanni but not a Russian? That makes no sense.

VT as in Vermont? As in USA? You don't need a permit or license of any kind to carry a loaded concealed handgun there, but they are going to make you get a permit for a small tortoise? Really?

 

[Yvonne G]

Yeah I don't think that's necessary either. I think there's a misunderstanding.

 

[sarah.mandol]

I've never heard of needing a permit for a non-native tortoise anywhere in the country. Is this new? Why would you need a permit for a hermanni but not a Russian? That makes no sense.

VT as in Vermont? As in USA? You don't need a permit or license of any kind to carry a loaded concealed handgun there, but they are going to make you get a permit for a small tortoise? Really?

Yes, VT the state lol. As of 2008 Redfoots captive bred and CB Russians do not require a permit.

 

[sarah.mandol]

Animal Importation and Possession Rules | Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

State law requires anyone wishing to purchase, possess, import, sell, exhibit or breed a pet or animal in Vermont to first determine if a permit is required. This page can help you.

vtfishandwildlife.com

 

[sarah.mandol]

Animal Importation and Possession Rules | Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

State law requires anyone wishing to purchase, possess, import, sell, exhibit or breed a pet or animal in Vermont to first determine if a permit is required. This page can help you.

vtfishandwildlife.com

Yeah I don't think that's necessary either. I think there's a misunderstanding.

Probably a lot easier....

but, you should post what VT Reg you are looking at that says you need one for a Hermanns.

good luck

Animal Importation and Possession Rules | Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

State law requires anyone wishing to purchase, possess, import, sell, exhibit or breed a pet or animal in Vermont to first determine if a permit is required. This page can help you.

vtfishandwildlife.com

 

[ZenHerper]

New Jersey requires permits for all exotics...imported, native, and certain domestic species (as allowed). Permits for hobbyists vary from those for breeders and retailers. Breeding and retailing permits are inter-dependent with USDA licenses and inspections.

Each state is different as to the definition of domesticated, exotic, wild, etc.. Things change frequently. (These questions are legal at heart, so care should be taken when answering.)

Forex, in NJ: Egyptian Spiny Mice were originally permitted when bought legally and registered. When it was found they incubate and transmit hantavirus, they were banned.

 

[SKOLsuper]

Hello,
Anyone have experience getting a permit for a Hermanns tort in VT? Thank you!

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[SKOLsuper]

Is the tortoise ok ??

 

[sarah.mandol]

We did get an answer from Fish and Wildlife. Hermann's do require permits in VT. The fee for application is $100 and to keep as a pet is very unlikely to be approved. However, CB Russian torts do not!

 

[SKOLsuper]