Russians at a Reptile Show

[Blastoise]

I might be going to the NARBC in Chicago this fall to get a couple Russian Tortoises. Does anyone know how much one would cost at the show? Is it cheaper than in Retail Stores? There's one store by me that wants 180 dollars for an adult Russian, but I was hoping to get one or two cheaper at the show. Anyone here buy at Reptile shows?

 

[Eweezyfosheezy]

Yes you should be able to get some for cheaper than 180 dollars. I would check to see what vendors are going to be there and that will give you more of an idea how many people are bringing torts.

 

[Mgridgaway]

If it helps, I know Petco and Petsmart almost always have Russians for sale and they're around 100.

 

[dmmj]

They should be way cheaper than 180, plus there is always room to haggle. Are you looking for WC or CB?

 

[tortadise]

I go to narbc shows all the time. Typically they will be WC a male will be around 40-50 and females around 85+ captive babies are gonne be 100-150 if you can find them. Just depends on what vendors are there. Loys of the vendors are narbc are just snake breeders. But you should hopefully find some. And way cheaper then 180.

 

[jwhite]

I have been to the NARBC in Chicago a few times and have never seen an adult Russian. There are usually a couple of vendors that have babies, but can't remember what they were getting for them. It was alot less than $180 though.