Where did everyone get their tortoises?

Shortytorty · May 23, 2018

I found shorty online he was living in a wooden box on a porch with only a plant, a house light bulb, and on indoor out door carpet. I traded a PS4 for him. I thank God for this site bc I had no clue what to do I just felt bad for him.

Larrysmom · May 23, 2018

My redfoot boy franklin is a rescue. We adopted him from Arrowhead Reptile Rescue. He was turned in to them in search of a new home. They are a wonderful group in OH. They do good work educating the community and helping reptiles in need

DesertGirl · May 23, 2018

kellya31 said:
I was curious where everyone purchased their tortoises.

Ours was free ranging in our front yard in Las Vegas!

Mac1967 · May 23, 2018

Tortoise Supply, had him shipped into NYC. Everything went smooth[emoji217]

Sue Andreski · May 23, 2018

I didn’t purchase my Sulcata; Bull Dozer is a rescue. His human kept him in a 10 gal tank and got tired of hauling him around when she traveled. Please note: there is no such thing as a free pet. There were health issues when I got him a year ago but all have been resolved. He has his own ‘Bull Pen’ and is doing what tortoises do-eat, dig, mosey about, eat, sun, eat, poop a lot, dig some more, eat, sleep, being cute and dreaming about digging deeper. The pen is temporary. I am working on a permanent enclosure for his year round enjoyment.

Cheryl Cain · May 23, 2018

I got my two RF's as hatchlings just 5 months ago from Captive Bred Specialties in Waukesha. WI. Although CBS didn't breed them, they were in excellent condition and the care information CBS gave me was spot on. Each fit comfortably in the palm of my hand when l got them. Adorable, tiny little things. Now they each fill my open hand. They are growing like weeds. And, their personaities are so adorable. They are being raised indoors. When it finally gets warm enough I'll let them graze outside on nice days (well supervised, of course). The yard has never known pesticides or fertilizers, so no worries there. I've been keeping reptiles for about 25 years now and these are my first torts. I"m so glad l got them. What sweeties!

Doreen S. · May 23, 2018

kellya31 said:
I was curious where everyone purchased their tortoises.

Mine I got shipped from RED FOOT RANCH

Chris Leone breeder in New Jersey he is amazing he knows absolutely everything about tortoise and turtle I myself purchased a Herman's Tortoise from him 2 years later now very very healthyWhen a breeder tells you if for any reason you need to give your animal back to him he'll take themThat's a dedicated breeder

TortoiseBlobs · May 28, 2018

We got Kirby, our Dalmatian Hermanns from @HermanniChris (Chris Leone)

TriciaStringer · May 28, 2018

I love telling our first tortoise story. We were in the process of adopting a daughter from China, which means we had no extra money. My girls (and me) had fallen in love with our friend’s Sulcata. I joined a yahoo group all about Sulcatas and had asked if anyone knew of any available and explained that we didn’t have the funds to buy a full grown tortoise. This was in 2009. A couple months later I got an email from Karen. She was getting older and her kids told her it was time to find homes for her tortoises. She had chosen us to be the new home for Sweetheart. In her words, “My heart will go with him.” She had gotten him as a hatchling and at the time he was five years old. He is an absolute Sweethheart too. Very friendly. We drove from Baton Rouge, LA to Savannah, GA on July 4th. Karen paid for our hotel room and told us to bring a babysitter because she was going to get us two hotel rooms far apart so my husband and I could have a weekend together. Karen was so sweet and kind. She is on my mind often. Her email address is no longer working. I want to send her an update. Sweetheart is thirteen now and still so sweet.

Jay Bagley · May 29, 2018

Bee62 said:
Sheldon is beautiful and looks very healthy. You are doing a good job as a tort DAD !

Thankyou bee62, your tortoises all look spectacular. You do a very good job as well taken care of yours.

Kaliman1962 · May 29, 2018

Got my 2 leopard tortoises from @wellington
they are AWESOME!!!

Melissa Wanslee · May 29, 2018

I found my Sulcata Tito in my mom and dad’s rose garden. Both had passed and I was renting out their home. The rose bushes were about dead and I was just ready to flood the rose bed when I found baby Tito munching on ruella. He was so tiny - as long as a toothpick. I took him to a vet and was told Tito was about 4-6 weeks old.

Bee62 · May 30, 2018

Melissa Wanslee said:
I found my Sulcata Tito in my mom and dad’s rose garden. Both had passed and I was renting out their home. The rose bushes were about dead and I was just ready to flood the rose bed when I found baby Tito munching on ruella. He was so tiny - as long as a toothpick. I took him to a vet and was told Tito was about 4-6 weeks old.

Oh, that is a heartbreaking story !
I just imagine how sad you must had been about the loss of your mom and dad and then found the little tortoise in their garden.
For me it is a sign of God that your parents left you a memory that will accompany you trough the rest of your life.
I think it is a great luck for you both that you found him.
Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Bee62 · May 30, 2018

Jay Bagley said:
Thankyou bee62, your tortoises all look spectacular. You do a very good job as well taken care of yours.

Thanks a lot.

Bee62 · May 30, 2018

Kaliman1962 said:
Got my 2 leopard tortoises from @wellington
they are AWESOME!!!

Yes they are ! Congrats !

Bee62 · May 30, 2018

TriciaStringer said:
I love telling our first tortoise story. We were in the process of adopting a daughter from China, which means we had no extra money. My girls (and me) had fallen in love with our friend’s Sulcata. I joined a yahoo group all about Sulcatas and had asked if anyone knew of any available and explained that we didn’t have the funds to buy a full grown tortoise. This was in 2009. A couple months later I got an email from Karen. She was getting older and her kids told her it was time to find homes for her tortoises. She had chosen us to be the new home for Sweetheart. In her words, “My heart will go with him.” She had gotten him as a hatchling and at the time he was five years old. He is an absolute Sweethheart too. Very friendly. We drove from Baton Rouge, LA to Savannah, GA on July 4th. Karen paid for our hotel room and told us to bring a babysitter because she was going to get us two hotel rooms far apart so my husband and I could have a weekend together. Karen was so sweet and kind. She is on my mind often. Her email address is no longer working. I want to send her an update. Sweetheart is thirteen now and still so sweet.

I hope that I can find good homes for my tortoises when I am too old caring for them, but the story is so sad. I can understand very well that Karen`s heart was broken when she gave away her tortoise.

Elijah · Jun 22, 2018

I got mine from Richard Fife.

design · Jun 22, 2018

I got Gatsby from www.theturtlesource.com and I now know why he was already pyramided pretty bad when I got him. Look at their care sheet for Sulcatas especially the parts about Humidity. http://www.theturtlesource.com/caresheet.asp?id=20369&cs=Sulcatas-and-African-Spurred-Care-Sheet

I got straightened out here and he is doing exceptional.

I am getting a Sri Lankan Star this Tuesday from www.arizonatortoisecompound.com which came recommended and they also have references to this forum on their site. I see this as a very quality place since they use this forum for care.

I live in Michigan and have 15+ acres. I have a great night box and indoor play yard as well as an outdoor play yard. Gatsby is 6" and 560ish Grams. He is about a year old (but not certain).

Pealow127 · Jun 22, 2018

I got mine from Chris Leone at Garden State Tortoise...seamless transaction and perfect tort

Linda M · Jun 22, 2018

I adopted my DT from my vet. An older couple had brought 3 in that they could no longer care for, i took the largest ..he's great!!

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