MyrtlesMum0131
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Hello,
I have been wondering whether my tortoise, whom I purchased from PetSmart, was wild-caught or captive bred. She was sold for $100, which I understand to be too cheap for captive bred torts. She was also over 4 or 5 inches when I got her. Since then, I have found many sources that say that PetSmart sells wild-caught torts. This upsets me, because I feel that it would be hard for me to provide Myrtle with the quality of life and the space to roam that she would have in the wild. What has been your experience with how PetSmart/PetCo acquire their torts? Also, is there any way to tell how old Myrtle was when I got her? I wish I had done more research before buying her!
Thanks so much for your replies and opinions.
~MyrtlesMum0131
I have been wondering whether my tortoise, whom I purchased from PetSmart, was wild-caught or captive bred. She was sold for $100, which I understand to be too cheap for captive bred torts. She was also over 4 or 5 inches when I got her. Since then, I have found many sources that say that PetSmart sells wild-caught torts. This upsets me, because I feel that it would be hard for me to provide Myrtle with the quality of life and the space to roam that she would have in the wild. What has been your experience with how PetSmart/PetCo acquire their torts? Also, is there any way to tell how old Myrtle was when I got her? I wish I had done more research before buying her!
Thanks so much for your replies and opinions.
~MyrtlesMum0131