That's sort of what happened to me. Many russian tortoises in these pet stores are not in the best conditions. I bought a male for $60 at a petsmart sale, he had loads of pinworms but thankfully I had experience and treated him. Now he is worm free and lives in a huge outdoor enclosure and comes when he sees me. I know I saved him because he was skinny, had barely any food in his gut except diahrea and worms. Now I just got a cheap tortoise and saved it as well. Both sides of the debate on buying pet store tortoises are valid, but it is up to you in the end.I’m guilty!! I rarely go into a large chain pet store but....i came across an adult Russian tortoise in a 12”x12” glass box with no hide, no water and dried feces everywhere and His head was in the corner. I left, did some research on the species and went back after two days and bought him because I couldn’t get him out of my mind. I made him a beautiful outdoor enclosure. It’s been about two months and he finely will come to me when he sees me. While I hate the idea that I’ve perpetuated the wc pet trade, I don’t regret “rescuing” this tortoise.