Natalie6628
New Member
Ok great! I wanted to get a spur thighed tortoise. Someone will definitely be home to get the tortoise if I’m not able to. The weather is pretty rainy right now and In the 70s. Do you know if Redfoot ranch is a good website to order from? They have hatchlings available for cheap.Hello @Natalie6628,
Shipping tortoises is relatively safe if done by an experienced shipper who has done it many times. I say relatively safe because no matter how careful the shipper may be, there is always a chance of something going wrong. Flights can be late and connections missed, animals have been left in shipping boxes on porch steps in the sun, etc., etc.
Make sure that the tortoise is shipped to you on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday to be safe. Also do not have it shipped if the temperature is over 90 degrees. It is also a good idea to have it shipped to you so it arrives on a day when you will be home to get the package directly from the driver of the delivery service. A lot of shippers now require that someone sign for the package to ensure it has been delivered safely. Most experienced shippers already know most of these things and will take precautions to protect their animals from any shipping nightmares.
Who is the breeder? Maybe I know him or her. What species of tortoise are you going to get?