deformed turtle?

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cichla1004;1006129; said:
Thats still ridiculously expensive compared to here. I can buy a russian tortoise at an expo for $25.

Geez. I looked at US prices all the time, and I never seen one that low; most I have seen are about $150-230 USD for captive-bred. Were they wild-caught?

Fishes33;1006214; said:
actually i dont want a russian, they need to hibernate..

sulcata would be great.. :D

Are you crazy? Are you going to be able to house one indoor?
 
Yeah, they were wild caught. CB babies are about 100 bucks. Florida in general is absolutely ridiculous when it comes to herps. You can buy common leopard geckos for $9 at expos. $2 Red ear sliders, $20 baby bearded dragons. It's crazy. I wish they were more expensive, then there wouldn't be so many that wind up dead or needing homes. I've taken in and placed over 100 homeless malnourished herps.
 
I don't really like low-priced herptiles anyway; low prices usually is an indication of wild-caught or inbred, or a crappy breeder.
 
I rarely buy herps so I don't really worry abou it. I just like to go check everything out at the expos.
 
cichla1004;1006572; said:
I rarely buy herps so I don't really worry abou it. I just like to go check everything out at the expos.

If only I got your willpower. Good thing I don't live in Ontario either, or I will be broke from all the expos and housing requirements for each of the specimen.
 
TheBloodyIrish;1006433; said:
Geez. I looked at US prices all the time, and I never seen one that low; most I have seen are about $150-230 USD for captive-bred. Were they wild-caught?
Are you crazy? Are you going to be able to house one indoor?

Im not crazy.. I got a BIG basement to let it to roam around.. but its cold.. very cold.. cold cement floor :O

Heating mat +++++ ^^

Tortoise is different.. even if its big (docile).. at least it doesnt bite or slash their tail like lizard...
 
definately has pyramids cant correct but can prevent by improving the living conditions and diet....
 
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