where to buy?
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Hi...What species of tortoise are you interested in?
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It does depend upon what species you have in mind, but I suggest buying from a reputable breeder, many of which can be found on this site and others. A knowledgeable, conscientious breeder should be willing to provide you photos of the parents, the hatchlings that they have to offer and answer any of your questions or concerns that you may have about the species, their care and more. Most are more than happy to talk tortoise with whoever will listen!
You may also want to check around and see if there's a breeder local to you that would let you come by and pick one up instead of shipping. You could also see if there's a reptile show coming soon near you where you could go and pick one out.
Read through the posts in this section:
http://tortoiseforum.org/forum-26.html
and you will see who is a breeder here on the forum.
Yvonne
http://tortoiseforum.org/forum-26.html
and you will see who is a breeder here on the forum.
Yvonne
local breeders are better but you can also use this website
http://market.kingsnake.com/index.php?cat=50
http://market.kingsnake.com/index.php?cat=50
www.lllreptile.com I have been to their store, I was so impressed with how healthy and well taken care of their animals were, I buy all my stuff from them. They ship fast too! And if you have any problems let me know and I can go to the store and follow up for you in person. They have the cheapest ceramic heaters and UV lights I've found. Whatever their price for reptiles is, pay it! It’s worth it.
I am looking to buy a Herman tortoise. Probably eastern since I cant seem to find western anywhere..
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Westerns are the rarest of the Hermann's subspecies, even more rare in captivity in the U.S. Because of this they are highly sought after and can be very expensive (compared to Easterns and Dalmatians). All are equally satisfying to keep. If you're just starting out an Eastern or Dalmatian might be a better choice simply because they are usually a bit more adaptable to varied conditions.
HermanniChris on this site keeps and breeds all of the above subspecies. I keep and breed the Easterns and Dalmatians. I'm sure there are many others here that can help you too.
HermanniChris on this site keeps and breeds all of the above subspecies. I keep and breed the Easterns and Dalmatians. I'm sure there are many others here that can help you too.
TheACO731 said:
I agree. If you can't find a good breeder online, LLLReptile is the place to get them from. I fortunately live next to their store here in SoCal and their shop is always clean, never smells bad, and each species is cared for as they should be. They are never kept with any other species besides their own, and are always very clean and healthy looking. Very knowledgeable staff too!
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Adopt one from a rescue...
Check local tort clubs, animal shelters, Craig's List, etc as well. Especially for a first timer I suggest an older tort, but plan for some vet bills (at least a few hundred dollars for a check up, a few fecal tests in the first year, treatment for likely parasites, and maybe one other health problem on average).
You can try Chris or HermanniChris on this site he specializes in hermann's http://www.gardenstatetortoise.com/
He has Western Hermann's Tortoise eggs incubating and a waiting list or he has easterns for sale now.
He has Western Hermann's Tortoise eggs incubating and a waiting list or he has easterns for sale now.
Good choice tmacc0, Chris has great animals!
Would it be too cold to ship this time of year? Or since its usually next day shipping, would that be on?just curious
Depends where it is traveling through (not as much where it is shipped from and arriving at).
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