Garden State Tortoise

[Turtlegirl22]

Hey guys! I recently placed an order with Chris, from Garden State Tortoise for a Western Hermann for 2024. He said I would be looking at Late Spring. Did anyone else do an order recently? & How long on average was the wait? Is 6 months the usual? Thanks!!

 

[Yvonne G]

It might have to do with what he has on hand and what eggs are due to hatch and when. Breeders with babies to sell don't have babies in suspended animation just waiting for a buyer. My tortoise partner, for example, keeps newly hatched babies a couple months to be sure the babies are eating well and are healthy, but then they are sold. Once the babies sell the breeder has to wait until more eggs hatch. It's not mass production.

 

[Turtlegirl22]

It might have to do with what he has on hand and what eggs are due to hatch and when. Breeders with babies to sell don't have babies in suspended animation just waiting for a buyer. My tortoise partner, for example, keeps newly hatched babies a couple months to be sure the babies are eating well and are healthy, but then they are sold. Once the babies sell the breeder has to wait until more eggs hatch. It's not mass production.

Great! Thank you!!

It might have to do with what he has on hand and what eggs are due to hatch and when. Breeders with babies to sell don't have babies in suspended animation just waiting for a buyer. My tortoise partner, for example, keeps newly hatched babies a couple months to be sure the babies are eating well and are healthy, but then they are sold. Once the babies sell the breeder has to wait until more eggs hatch. It's not mass production.

 

[wellington]

Couple members that purchased from him and was told a certain time they would be shipped had to wait all summer. I'm not even sure if both got them or not. If I can find the thread I will post a link here.
I trust he won't rip you off, just don't trust he will get it too you in a speedy time. But to order at this time of year, a wait till spring is fairly normal.

 

[wellington]

Thread 'Expected Delivery from Garden State Tortoise' https://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/expected-delivery-from-garden-state-tortoise.206758/

 

[jaizei]

Hey guys! I recently placed an order with Chris, from Garden State Tortoise for a Western Hermann for 2024. He said I would be looking at Late Spring. Did anyone else do an order recently? & How long on average was the wait? Is 6 months the usual? Thanks!!

Your location is listed as New Jersey, is that accurate? I thought there was something about no in-state sales in New Jersey. You might want to verify that he'll actually be able to sell to you.
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I went looking:

NJ TURTLE LAWS | GardenStateTortoise

www.gardenstatetortoise.com

Not my state so if its still that way or has changed, idk. but better to find out now instead of waiting 6 months to be disappointed.

 

[Turtlegirl22]

Yes, no worries. My aunt technically “bought” it and it will be delivered to her home in Pennsylvania. So it’ll be considered like a gift, if that makes sense. Thank you for checking!

 

[Q&hermes]

Hey guys! I recently placed an order with Chris, from Garden State Tortoise for a Western Hermann for 2024. He said I would be looking at Late Spring. Did anyone else do an order recently? & How long on average was the wait? Is 6 months the usual? Thanks!!

Yea I ordered a Dalmatian Hermann, I wanted western but the list was full based on clutches for the year and I wouldn’t get one for a long time, I waited 2 months. Mine had just hatched. He’s sells hatchlings so he waits for them to actually hatch then 8-11 weeks of age to make sure perfectly healthy and what not. Once they get first growth ring he then he ships them over night. I have had mine Hermes since august of 23 he’s going great. Comparison photos

 

[zovick]

Yea I ordered a Dalmatian Hermann, I wanted western but the list was full based on clutches for the year and I wouldn’t get one for a long time, I waited 2 months. Mine had just hatched. He’s sells hatchlings so he waits for them to actually hatch then 8-11 weeks of age to make sure perfectly healthy and what not. Once they get first growth ring he then he ships them over night. I have had mine Hermes since august of 23 he’s going great. Comparison photos

Your tortoise looks good. Congratulations on your success.

 

[HermanniChris]

Yea I ordered a Dalmatian Hermann, I wanted western but the list was full based on clutches for the year and I wouldn’t get one for a long time, I waited 2 months. Mine had just hatched. He’s sells hatchlings so he waits for them to actually hatch then 8-11 weeks of age to make sure perfectly healthy and what not. Once they get first growth ring he then he ships them over night. I have had mine Hermes since august of 23 he’s going great. Comparison photos

Nicely done! The tortoise looks fantastic.

 

[Ink]

Cute tortoise.