Okay, Tortoise Town just responded to my Facebook message. He says that that the ivory gene isn't expressed until the animal is 6+ mos. old. So, I guess we'll wait and see. I won't be holding my breath, but may be pleasantly surprised?
I just purchased a hatchling leopard tortoise that was sold as "ivory." Forum members confirmed my suspicion that this baby is really just an average babcocki leopard and the price tag of $279 was not justified. I messaged Tortoise Town and am eagerly awaiting their response. If they make...
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I just purchased a leopard hatchling from Tortoise Town that was labeled as an "ivory" but is really just a regular, run of the mill babcocki leopard. I paid $279 for it. They haven't responded to my phone call or Facebook message, and I fear as someone...
I just paid $279 for a normal leopard tortoise hatchling that was sold as an "ivory" leopard tortoise. I have called them and messaged them on Facebook with no response since this morning. Very disappointed. I would never do business with them again!!
Right after I ordered the little hatchling, I saw this amazing yearling on Fauna. I bought her right away! She(?) is from Jason Yan in So Cal. Settling in beautifully.
I think so too, Yvonne :( And I wouldn't want to ship the tiny baby back, so now I'm stuck with another regular babcocki. I think I'll see what they can do in terms or price adjustment.
I just purchased this hatchling from Tortoise Town as an ivory and paid $279.00. I was expecting one like the ones in their video and photos--this one looks like a normal leopard to me. What do you think? Did they make a mistake??