tedthetortoise2
New Member
I mainly lurk on this forum, acquiring tips and hints of how to care for a tortoise. I implemented these in what I thought to be a good way. I got a russian tortoise and he was healthy, active, and bright. Not two weeks later he slowed down and on his way to the vet he died. I made a rookie mistake. I bought one from petsmart. Testing showed he had a blood disease. Please, if you're considering of buying a tortoise from any major retailer, know that looking healthy doesnt always mean healthy. Dont take your chances. Get one from a reptile store or one on this forum. I learned the hard way.