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    Wild Caught or Captive Bred from Tortoise Town?

    That is exactly what they do. Most Russians in the US are imported. They just have to be a certain size.. I believe a minimum of 4in but could be wrong on that. Someone correct me if I am.
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    Wild Caught or Captive Bred from Tortoise Town?

    Thank you for that I appreciate it. I feel so dumb falling into their trap. Wish I came here first before purchasing. I wonder how they get away with selling "CB" Russians that aren’t really CB?? But again I’m happy that he is looking healthy, just wish I got what I paid for. Like you said...
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    Wild Caught or Captive Bred from Tortoise Town?

    Thank you everyone for all your help. I had a feeling that this was going to be the case. I am happy that he seems to be healthy though. Going to bring him to an exotic vet and have him checked for parasites. I'm also going to call Tortoise Town tomorrow and see what they say.
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    Wild Caught or Captive Bred from Tortoise Town?

    Thank you I just posted some more pictures but had a hard time with his tail by myself.. I pretty sure it's a he..
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    Wild Caught or Captive Bred from Tortoise Town?

    I know it's not the end of the world if he is WC and that many people have them with success. I just really would have preferred to have a CB tort
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    Wild Caught or Captive Bred from Tortoise Town?

    That's what I was afraid of. Here are some more pictures. I couldn't get a good photo of his tail. He has it tucked really well and he's strong! lol
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    Wild Caught or Captive Bred from Tortoise Town?

    How can you tell by looking at him? How do CBs and WC look different?
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    Wild Caught or Captive Bred from Tortoise Town?

    Here are some pictures. I'm in Setauket. Near SBU
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    Wild Caught or Captive Bred from Tortoise Town?

    Hi all new Russian mom here. Just got my new Russian juvenile yesterday from Tortoise Town. According to their website, I would receive one that was between 18 to 24 months. I read the reviews online and they were all mostly good so I went ahead and ordered him. (That was unfortunately...
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