ILykeTortoises
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Hey all,
I have been reading a lot around here these days and the information is amazing. Thanks to everyone for that.
I did some research online to find what I thought to be a reputable Sully merchant. After discussing with the wife one last time, I placed an order for a hatchling tort. I requested one female, knowing that sexing is not always guaranteed.
A few days later, on time as per the seller, my new baby arrived. However, I got a big surprise when I opened my package to find two male tortoises inside. To be fair, they arrived in great condition. They have been eating well. They are active, using their water source appropriately, and defecating apparently normally.
As adorable as they are (I named them Statler and Waldorf), I was a bit upset with the seller seemingly unloading an extra animal on me. My wife and I agreed to commit to one lifelong animal, not two.
I debated calling or emailing the seller and decided against it. I was worried that they would try to charge me after the fact if it was a true error. I was also concerned they would ask me to ship it back, which I am not comfortable with, nor do I have the license to do so. I ultimately decided it wouldn't be a safe place to send it back to if they are just dealing out $100 animals for free.
Luckily, my initial enclosure is big enough for both of them and they are doing well. I am planning on constructing something larger this weekend to make more ideal conditions for the odd couple.
I spent most of a day calling around to pet stores and science centers trying to find out if one of these cuties would be desirable. I got shut down left and right. I finally called my local reptile rescue. Being that this isn't a true rescue situation, they actually recommended that I keep them both being that I have done my research and they might end up in a worse situation.
My question is, what would you do? Have you been in a similar situation? Should I report the seller somehow?
I have been reading a lot around here these days and the information is amazing. Thanks to everyone for that.
I did some research online to find what I thought to be a reputable Sully merchant. After discussing with the wife one last time, I placed an order for a hatchling tort. I requested one female, knowing that sexing is not always guaranteed.
A few days later, on time as per the seller, my new baby arrived. However, I got a big surprise when I opened my package to find two male tortoises inside. To be fair, they arrived in great condition. They have been eating well. They are active, using their water source appropriately, and defecating apparently normally.
As adorable as they are (I named them Statler and Waldorf), I was a bit upset with the seller seemingly unloading an extra animal on me. My wife and I agreed to commit to one lifelong animal, not two.
I debated calling or emailing the seller and decided against it. I was worried that they would try to charge me after the fact if it was a true error. I was also concerned they would ask me to ship it back, which I am not comfortable with, nor do I have the license to do so. I ultimately decided it wouldn't be a safe place to send it back to if they are just dealing out $100 animals for free.
Luckily, my initial enclosure is big enough for both of them and they are doing well. I am planning on constructing something larger this weekend to make more ideal conditions for the odd couple.
I spent most of a day calling around to pet stores and science centers trying to find out if one of these cuties would be desirable. I got shut down left and right. I finally called my local reptile rescue. Being that this isn't a true rescue situation, they actually recommended that I keep them both being that I have done my research and they might end up in a worse situation.
My question is, what would you do? Have you been in a similar situation? Should I report the seller somehow?