isshinmark
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Hello from the Twin Cities MN. Our family is planning the purchase of our first tortoise, a Russian. Primary care giver will be my 11 year old son with close supervision form me. We have lighting and are planning a tortoise table build in the next couple of weeks. I kept snakes when I was younger than my son until I went to college (the boss said NO to snakes) so I'm not new to herps. I am new to tortoises! We have read all we can find on care, climate, and feeding. My concern is where to purchase our tortoise?
Are there any reputable breeders in the Twin Cities? Is buying online safe from the correct source? Is buying a tortoise at a herp show a good idea? We have one coming up here in a few weeks. There are 3 Russians at the local Petco but I am WAY leery of buying there.
Thanks for all the help and advice in advance!
Mark
Are there any reputable breeders in the Twin Cities? Is buying online safe from the correct source? Is buying a tortoise at a herp show a good idea? We have one coming up here in a few weeks. There are 3 Russians at the local Petco but I am WAY leery of buying there.
Thanks for all the help and advice in advance!
Mark