OT:Tortoises

[JamesRA]

Does anyone know where I can get a baby Russian Tortoise? The ones at petco do not seem to be the best quality and I'd prefer to start out with something smaller and captive bread.

 

[cardiffgiant]

Where are you located? Markheim in Buffalo is a great store for reptiles. There is also R.A.R.E in Buffalo. They do reptile adoption (716)656-7273.

We have a Russian tortoise. Very cool pet. Good luck!

 

[museumguy]

Pets Plus/Reptile Addicts in Lockport is a very cool petstore and they have an extensive fish section as well with some unique corals and displays. I have purchased a tortoise from them in the past without issue and they seem to be pretty good to work with.

 

[Dratini]

There's also Ack's Exotic Pets in Cicero if you live closer to Syracuse. There's also usually Herpatology show or two in the spring, which I highly recommend over using most shops. You'll be afforded the chance to buy directly from a breeder instead of a middle man. Early life nutrition impacts the entire life Russians so the easiest way to ensure they've received proper care before your ownership is to get it breeder direct.

 

[JamesRA]

Thank you. I am still on the hunt. I was hoping to find a spot in Rochester but may have to go further. I found them locally but they're $165 which seemed a little high, but i may be wrong. When and where is that show?

 

[BuffaloFish]

Best bet is really going directly to a breeder and cutting out the middle man. I'd check out the classifieds for "Old World Tortoises" on Kingsnake Classifieds (http://market.kingsnake.com). There are actually CB babies currently being offered, and anything found locally will be WC at best.

Also, I'd stay as far away from Pets Plus-Reptiles and Exotics as you can. They are a dive and nary has there been a visit when I haven't seen animals clinging painfully to life or already dead...

http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3719376048/pets-plusreptiles--exotic-lockport

http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/9266/NY/US/

 

[Dratini]

The New York Reptile Show is in White Plains, NY this sunday, the 23rd.

http://www.reptileexpo.com/

The Western New York Herp Society is also having a show in May.

http://wnyherpsociety.org/spring_reptile_show