Romeo Serback
Active Member
Any reputable companies to order baby tortoises? I heard the horror stories from Tortoise Town. Any more to avoid?
Great! Thank you!Take a look through our Vendor Revue section - https://tortoiseforum.org/forums/tortoise-vendor-reviews.107/
Thank you! I will check it out!I vote tortoise supply! Beautiful healthy torts, a member here, and has the best seed mix most of us use. My RF is from them and it was a great experience. Check out their reviews on here.
Thanks! I'll check it out!I was lucky enough to get a great Sulcata hatchling from @Lancecham - in California. Lance starts them well, well hydrated, eat well and great shipping. Heck, Lance incudes a bag of Mazuri tort chow too. One can follow-up at any time with him.
@HermanniChris - lots of great info on Chris Leone’s operation as well at Garden State Tortoise. Here is Chris’ website - https://www.hermannihaven.com/
I highly respect your opinion, so in saying that, which would you highly recommend if I were to get either a leopard or a cherryhead?Take a look through our Vendor Revue section - https://tortoiseforum.org/forums/tortoise-vendor-reviews.107/
I contacted him and he said that they are not allowed to sell turtles/tortoises in NJ so he recommended some company in Arizona. In assuming he breeds it to them and they sell it to receive a percentage.Since you are in NJ, you might look at Garden State Tortoise. He is on this forum as @HermanniChris. He breeds many many types of tortoises and he may be able to give you some kindhearted advice about which species you want. Since you will be moving to Florida soon, perhaps you want to look at tortoises who like humidity, like a Redfoot or a Cherryhead. (I don’t know if chris keeps Redfoots or not, but I bet he would still give you good advice.)
Leopards?For RF tortoises, these members are completely trustworthy:
TylerStewart
http://www.TortoiseSupply.com
[email protected] or 702-277-1992
Arizona Tortoise Compound
www.arizonatortoisecompound.com
602 828 4188
allegraf
[email protected]
jackrat
http://www.redfootman.net
For leopard tortoises, you can be sure these folks are raising them correctly:
TylerStewart
http://www.TortoiseSupply.com
[email protected] or 702-277-1992
Arizona Tortoise Compound
www.arizonatortoisecompound.com
602 828 4188
Yvonne G and Will
[email protected]
or 559 298-7114
You won't be disappointed. His wife actually sends you pictures so you can choose your exact tortoise. He'll answer a million questions, and shipping was flawless. More importantly he starts his hatchlings correctly so they come feeding well, well hydrated, alert, active, and healthy.I just emailed him and he was very prompt with his response. Thank you Danielle in NC! I hope you don't mind that I "FOLLOW" you on this forum. I've done the same with the regulars (Yvonne and Tom).