Expo in Nebraska?

[MonaSydly]

I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on where to get the best tortoises. I know of a Reptile Expo coming up in Oct., but I don't know how many tortoises they will have there...so I was wondering if anyone had any back-up ideas? I've also thought about ordering online, but it makes me very nervous, as I will not be able to meet it before. I know I want a hatching. Or if they knew what sorts of tortoises, if any, would be there?

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Jacqui]

Usually there are very few tortoises there. What kind of tortoise are you thinking and what age? I know a Russian breeder in Lincoln that usually has some hatchlings for sale (not at the expo)

 

[Madkins007]

ditto

 

[MonaSydly]

Usually there are very few tortoises there. What kind of tortoise are you thinking and what age? I know a Russian breeder in Lincoln that usually has some hatchlings for sale (not at the expo)

I'd really like them as a hatch-ling to maybe young adult. I'm not sure on the species, just one that doesn't get over about 16" over their lifetime. My dad would only allow a one under that, as he doesn't want me to build that big of a tortoise table. I've done some research into Russians, and I think they are definitely a possibility.

 

[MonaSydly]

Could you tell me the name of the Lincoln breeder? Russians are one of the main species I have been considering.

 

[Jacqui]

sent you a PM with her online address