Russain tortoises from petsmart & petco!! Do not buy.
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Do no buy your tortoise from petco or petsmart!! Haha well filming this video my tortoise flipped over so I guess this is a how to on how to help your tortoise when he or she flips haha I recommend not messing with them and let them flip back over on there own.
"Get that shit Aoki" 😂
Keenan's Reptiles "OOH YEAH NINJA TURTLE TRAINING" 😂
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I pooped in my pants at the airport
"Ninga Turtles in training!"😂😂😂
Luz Dominguez you know it haha
tbh i understand why people shouldnt buy animals from petsmart or petco but people who do buy animals there they giving abuse animals a chance to be loved and lived
true
+Angel Sarabia true true true true trueeeeeeeee
yea that is true but when it was my first time buying a tortoise i didnt see it like that. and some people don't have the money to nurse a sick tortoise back to help and pay for all the expenses at a veterinarian. but for those who can afford it i suggest they do it
+Isaiah Pinkerton true ;)
It’s a double edged sword situation
"Hes 5 years old, iv had him for 5 years and bought him when he was 3" am I the only one who caught that
nope there was one other. that's what happens when you.i ment to say he was 3 when i got him and i have owned him...well six years so that would put him at 9 years old.
No lol
Hahahahahaja jendbdvdkebdh I’m deadddd
I caught that in the beginning
Dementia 🤣
I bought my Russian tortoise from Petsmart about 6-7 weeks ago. She came from the breeder and she is super healthy! They only had her for 24 hours when I came in and got her. And even if she was there longer and did not look good, I would spend the money to get her to a vet quick! I also have her in a 40g open aquarium for her to be able to dig and play and eat. I take her outside to roam and play as well almost daily. She is definitely a happy girl!
I bought my tortoise, Taz, from Petsmart because he was in a small enclosure and was scratching like hell to get out of it. We bought him to keep outside in the back yard and have provided a big area for him to roam and have a small garden of greens and flowers for him to forage on. I don't think Petsmart was even feeding him greens, just the tortoise pellets that they sell in their store. He seems really heathy and happy and is in the most natural environment he can be in. In my opinion, I feel that we rescued him from Petsmart.
This is how I think of it when I buy any animal from PetSmart or Petco, I feel like I am saving it
He's a cute little tortoise. I was actually doing research to convince my father to allow me to have one of my own. I'm glad to have come across this video. Thank you.
your welcome
very nice beautiful pets to have
How’d that go?
"Ninja turtle on training baby." 😂😂
You have the most active little tort i've ever seen.
Julia Pragit my tortoise is rlly active too and mine is also a Russian tortoise. I think that Russian tortoises are the most active type of tortoise
Thank you bro, your a good dude with solid information. God bless you dude.
I'm glad you "didn't keep eating him" 😏😂
Now I do understand what this guy is getting at however I am planning on getting a Russian tortoise from Petco. Now that being said I will only buy one from a totally clean tank (suitable living conditions) and if there are sick tortoises in with it I will not be buying one from there. I have my standards I have a whole checklist that must be met before I purchase. When I do get a tortoise they will be going to the vet almost immediately after I purchase them I have the money to pay for that :) once I get the guy nice and evaluated by a vet they will come home and live the best life I can give them! I have done a shit load of research and I believe I will give the little guy a great home! 🤗😊
1:31 *Aoki has chosen an easy way out* XD
Btw thanks for the tips, it was really helpfull.
I just got my russin tort yesterday and looking for a good example enclousure, thanks again :)
Tan Kewan your welcome
If y'all are looking for a good place to get a Tortoise check out SoCal Reptiles. I got mine there and she hasn't had any problems. They are super nice and helpful. You can get your Tortoise as soon as they are ready to go. I got Tipsy as a little baby and she's growing big and strong. They make sure to only ship on weather permitting days and all.
So you knew you clucked up and got a sick tortoise and RETURNED it?! What do you think happened to that guy?
suckycrap They usually send them back to the animal mill that they came from so they can have a replacement sent back to them. The animal mill will usually kill the sick animal because they won't be able to sell it and it will cost money to help it.
suckycrap I can't speak for PetSmart but Petco sends all sick animals to the vet if they are sick.
They didn't waste money to send him back to the mill, they just tossed em in the dumpster behind the store.
That's a great deal, bought my tortoise for 289 US dollars at a reptile store. Redfoot
I heard bad things how Pet store treated their reptiles before it go out for sale. But I don’t know how we define bad or good. I considered a bad thing when people buy reptile and years later the owner decided to rehome their reptile for more money. People don’t take a life time responsibility. I bought Russian tortoise from Petsmart and Petco and they turn out great pet. Just like buying cars and sometimes you get a lemon. I’m glad you have good luck.
That tortoise fail tho😂😂😂😂
he sure did:)
I recommend getting them at reliable reptile shows
I got my first two tortoises from PetSmart. But the first one I owned already was.sick and he died at the age of 2. Vets didn't know what to do. We had two different cages at each 4 foot 8 foot cage. They didn't overheat. Then there's my other tortoise had him for 5 years until he got sick and died at age 10. Then I went to a store only in my state and it was farm raised and to this day he is still healthy.
I wish I saw this video before i got my Russian tortoise from petsmart .
THAT'S A NINJA TURTLE IN TRAINING!
I recently put a half log on top of that little hut and every morning when I wake up he's meditating on top of it,it looks so funny when day ill record it and post video
+frank & bianca he's suck a chill turtle.. I really miss mine he was really fun and his name was yoshi, he passed tho but I think I might get another
+_Bryant_Gaming _ sucks that he passed.
Honestly pet smart isn't the best place to buy them, however, the reason they got sick is most likely because you kept them together. Yeah they get parasites, but the parasites don't affect them. What affects them is being kept with other parasite ridden tortoises. Thats why the one you have now is fine, because it's by itself. So you can get them from petco, but just get one or keep them separate.
we got and expert huh haha
+frank & bianca I've just done a lot of research on them, and I got one from Petco less than a week ago and it's healthy. Just saying that its not really a chance kinda thing. Its not like some are healthy and some arent. You just have to keep them right, which it looks like you are doing with yours.
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He does lots of things he walks around he climbs a little he eats... I love tortoises but really that's all they do... Walk around sleep eat and climb a little...oh also they soak in water a while
Aoki flipped 😂😂
I've had a Thee Toed Box turtle for 13 years (they are similar to a tortious). I got him at a local store that specialized in reptiles. but anyways I would NEVER buy an animal online or that specialized type of animal in pet stores. the issues with online is that 1. you cant see it to make sure its healthy ( people can fake pictures to make a quick buck. 2. the shipping and living environments can be terrible and you are never really sure when that package arrives. 3 the travel.... I would recommend going to a licensed breeder or if there's a pet store that SPECAILIXE in the type of animal you want to go there and of course do all lot of research!!! (this goes to all animals, not just turtles!) .
nice advice thanks :)
the tortoise is doing a backflip
If I get a tortoise imma name it turtle
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My tortoise has been slowing down more and more. After watching this I think he might be sick and it isn't that there cage is bad it's literally 8ft by 2ft. Any opinions
Trent Fitzgerald how long have you had your tortoise? maybe he's not eating enough how often do you feed him and how often does it get water it can be dehydrated. how long has it been acting this way? you know its getting cold and he can be trying to hibernate...aslo look for red flags,wave your hand in front of his face see if he reacts if he doesn't move when you do it it's a bad sign.also check for discoloration on his shell and foaming from the eyes and mouth.also look at his poop if its real watery that's bad or if it comes out hard and yellow looking it's bad.those are all bad sgins
frank & bianca I'll make sure to check this tomorrow but I don't suspect he's been under fed
MAYBE it’s preparing for hibernation. These species need to hibernate to stay healthy
I know my baby is sick so ima take him to a vet and see what can they give it bc ive bonded with my baby my soul wont let me get another one he spends most days sticking up everything and looks pale but if anyone is gonna treat it right yes It bc i he or she idk yet 1mnt in and it wont thrive
Did you get Aoki from pets art of petco
take a shot everytime he says the word "tortoise".
hahaha everyone will be realy drunk! haha
Hey I just bought a Russian tortoise from pet smart and he just sits under his log and he doesn't eat please help
The best thing you can do is getting a totoise from a rescue. :) The're just giving away healty ones that need a home.
is that right
That tortoise suicide jump made be bust a gut!
It's so sad you just returned them... they aren't like a tshirt or something, you adopted them - what do you think pet smart did with them?? I don't even want to think about it...
Bibliobelle Books & Beauty I was young and dumb and unexperienced with tortoises at the time. I didn't know the first thing about tortoises at that time this is over 8 years ago
so where is the best and safest place to get a tortoise?
Backdoor reptile sold me a sick tortoise and turtles and tortoises inc sold me a bad tortoise. ALL RUSSIAN ARE WILD CAUGHT...ONLINE BUYING IS THE ABSOLUTE WORSE, YOU GET WHATEVER THEY WANT TO SEND YOU THEN YOUR STUCK WITH IT....THIS IS BAD ADVICE!
I got my tortoise from Petco and I really regret it but my parents don't listen to me so heres what they're doing wrong
1- glass tank
2- only 1 thermometer
3- a small cave, and I'm pretty sure that it's to small
So yeah, my parents dont listen :l But other than that our tortoise is fine, she is really active and the only thing Im worried about, we got her 2 days ago, and she hasn't aten much of anything or nothing at all. Any tips on how to get her to eat?
Thank you!!!
what my cousins is he grabs his turtles put food next to its mouth by poking his mouth to make it eat
Kawaii Turtle sucks
super saiyan god goku real sad
And thats why u do ur research before getting a tortoise
"oh my god he just flip"
😂😂😂
Kakashi's Story ;)
frank & bianca 😂❤ can I have him
Kakashi's Story haha
frank & bianca don't laugh 😂😂😂 please llf
Kakashi's Story he's to awesome to give away
lol when you called him a ninja turtle
Khadija he's my little ninja :)
XD
Get that shit😂😂
Lonely Jew Gaming calm down!
iwas so sad when he fell but he got that shit~
、おちんちん fuck yea!!!
He deserved that shit cause he isn’t smart
Lmao he tried to kill himself lmao
bones 2918 hahahahhahahhaahahah good one.
MB 2918 my leopard gecko would always jump off her rock, She was very suicidal, eventually her back legs stopped working, took her to the vet, they couldn’t do nothing, she stopped eating as well, boom died that friday...
this kid sound like h20 delirious but as a kid
what does that mean?
haha yeah he does
Haha im a 27 year old grown man
+frank & bianca lol dude go watch H2O Delirious you sound like him
Just did haha
Ah! Your tortoise is so cute!!!
thanks ;)
Kyla
I had a beautiful 36 year box turtle that was passed down to me that died in my arms with no warning. I was inconsolable. I did not think I could find such a friend. The night he died, I took his aquarium out of my room, and swore to NEVER fall in love with another Turtle or Tortoise. But, I found a 4 year old Juvenile Eastern Hermann Tortoise online, that was shipped saftely to me, and he (Chewy) has been a lifesaver during this time. So I understand your pain.
thanks for sharing your story with me.
frank & bianca My pleasure. I agree in researching the breeder of your next family member. Thank you for being one who looks.
lol really?
I bought my russian tortoise from petsmart. They told me that when he first arrived, the container he was in was wet so it caused an infection all over his shell. They took him to a local reptile vet who helped them get him well again. After he was cleared by the vet, they put him back on the sales floor. I followed up with that vet and he said you could lift each part of his shell up and see underneath. I've had him for 5 years now and he is thriving. He is very affectionate. I think he is pretty grateful.
I know this video is old, but I would like to tell my story. I bought a Russian named Willie who was from Petco. A year after I brought him home, we took him to the vet because he was not eating. When we went to the vet, they told us not to have dirt in his aside from in a small area, not to have a glass cage, and to not feed him kale (which the person at Petco told us to get), and they had to medicate him for parasites. Do not trust Petco employees, they have no idea what the hell they are doing. Six months later, we had to take him back again for worms, and we cleaned his eyes cage for four hours, medicated him, and tried our best. Now my loveable guy is sick again. I love him so much and it pains me to see him not eating. I learned my lesson the hard way, and a lesson I did not think I would learn when I wad 13 three years ago. Do not buy pet store tortoises. I am trying to give my little guy the life he deserves. Learn from my story; don't make my mistake, and don't fund the pet trade.
Lol when you were talking to your tortoise telling him to get that shit xd
hahaha
I literally lost it for a moment when the tortoise fell off the edge. He started to get serious about the topic at hand, and as he talks his tortoise just walks closer and closer towards the edge, and *BAM* he falls, and says "Oh my gosh... he just flipped." 😂
hahahaha gotta love my little buddy aoki
I'm so proud of him for getting that shit, thanks for being a good owner
Dumbra hahaha
Lmfao why did i laugh so hard when the little guy fell
I got my tortoise from pet smart and he was really healthy. I can't hold him though because he will pee and poop on me 😂. He grew a lot since I first got him. He is a really happy and healthy tortoise. I named him Edward but I usually call him flash 😂.
flash, flash, 100 yard dash😂😂😂😂
How much do they cost cuz I wanna one
@@liteskinroach8977 i just purchased a russian tortoise from pet smart and the tortoise itself was 130 , after buying everything for there enclosure and food it was around 300 ! i hope this helps :)
@@britnyhernandez3679 it does thank you but that’s too pricey and I’ve been thinking about buying a Kenyan sand boa
@@britnyhernandez3679 130 is too expensive for a russian tortoise.. I bought mine for 65, and its super healthy, though i didnt buy it at a super big pet store like petsmart, i bought it at a tiny local shop, which i still buy from there till today. The tiny shops are better than the bigger ones.
I got my tortoise at petco and he is under weight lazy and doesn't eat I have had him for 5 years when I got him he almost died from a parasite plus they sold us a bunch of useless shit like a glass terrarium ect
I got my Russian from PerSmart as well and my tort daughter would not eat or drink for the first 2-3 weeks. I took Tes to the veterinarian and found the she was healthy but they suggested that she may have been neglected. I’ve had her for 6 months now and she is thriving and super active. She cost $130.00 but all the money I spent getting her healthy and into an enclosure was pretty expensive. So you’re right about PetSmart and tortoises. I now have 10 torts in total all bought from reputable farms that were breed in captivity. Lastly, I literally lol’ed when Aoyoki fell 😂😂😂 Cool vid and respect to all the Russian, Leopard, Aldabra, and Sulcata caretakers 🐢🐢🐢🐢
When the turtle fell>
ty12mi34 it's a tortoise...
frank & bianca tiggggeerrrredddd!
He'll correct you when you call it a turtle and not a tortoise but he doesn't give a single fuck about his spelling errors haha
It's tortoise not turtle this one is I mean the video
the tortoise falling was actually a good thing, he was able to flip himself over really quickly which means he's very healthy
Aubry I use coco fiber eco earth and timthy hay,for my info check out my video on substrate
awesome! thank you so much:)
that is a nise pit
+Tashema Morris thanks
It's really funny, 1:36 into the video I went to comments instead of watching video.
These poor little tortoises were so sick. And instead of trying to help them you RETURNED them. And said that they were a waste of time, money and effort. You are so ignorant I can't believe it. Yes, you shouldn't buy any pets from pet stores. To not continue the torture for these animals. Not because they are a waste of anything. This made me cry and I hope that someday every future owner of a pet will be tested before being allowed to adopt any animal. And until that day comes, PLEASE get your pets from a shelter and never from pet stores... Thanks.
Susie Danner hey I will admit at the time I was ignorant I knew nothing about reptiles are tortoises in general at all so that's why I returned the sick tortoises I didn't know any better. to me at the time it was a waste of money and effort nobody wants to go buy a sick animal especially if they know nothing about the animal itself that's why I suggest in all my videos to do your research first,and you know some people just don't have the money to better the animal especially if they don't know what they're getting themselves into now if I was prepared at the time I would have kept the tortoises and brought him back to health but I knew nothing. now is a different story.
Beautiful setup. When I was younger, nearing 20, I bought reptiles and small animals from PetCo unknowingly. Years later, after witnessing sickness and cancer in nearly half my animals, I smartened up.
Now, all of my reptiles I've had for years and they're super healthy- all from reptile stores (that double as rescues.) My rabbit was adopted and she's nearing 6 and is as healthy as can be. Never again will I buy from mega pet stores. I even go to rallies against them.
thanks for sharing your story with me I've had my tortoise for over five years now but before him I had to others that I had got from Petco that had gotten really sick all the red flags lime foaming from the mouth and not moving I thank God that my little guy aoki recovered and mad it I feel like in a way I saved his life...
He is a terrible tortoise owner I feel so bad for that tortoise when it flipped over he just started yelling at it to flip back over! I have a pet tortoise I am so outraged! I hate you person who made this video! He didn’t call a vet when it had parasites and the mouth was foaming!?! I am outraged! I HATE YOU PERSON WHO MADE THIS!!! You are a terrible person I started crying when I watched this video my Russian tortoise is amazing and a LOT BETTER cared for then your tortoise you are a TERRIBLE PET owner and the WORST PET OWNER EVER! And you should help these tortoises instead of calling it a “waste” you are a terrible tortoise owner, you should sell it or give it to a better more loving owner and I don’t think he was scratched up when u bought him I think he has just gotten scratched up living with you. Look at how hungry he is. That tortoise is so mal nourished you are a terrible pet owner I feel so bad for that tortoise, like I said, YOU ARE TERRIBLE and u don’t know what your talking about, people and pets aren’t going to get sick from tortoises (except for salmanila)
Same thing happened to my Russian Tortoise, it had bubbles coming out of its mouth, and than eventually its fucken shell cracked and bubbles and liquid came out. rip
isaac kr dame that's really sucks! so sorry. I feel your pain and frustration. keep your head up.
I went to pet smart today they had two Russian tortoises in a crowded 10 gallon Glas pen. they had them labeled for sale testudo tortoises they didn't know the sex of either one didn't know that they were called Russian tortoise or heir real name horse field tortoies. there are many species of testudo tortoises stupid pet smart. they don't even know what they are selling. I agree don't buy from them.
I got my beautiful Redfoot tortoise from PetsMart 9 years ago. She’s still doing alright, but the ppl at petsmart weren’t able to help me correctly when I had questions.
I’d recommend new owners to buying a tortoise from a reptile show , like Repti-con.
reptile shows are the same as pet stores except reptile shows have captive bred turtles and torts,but same bottom line,they are in it for the money,they really don't care for the turtle or torts well being,I bought a baby sulcata from repticon and it died 3 months later,,she was doing really good and then died one day,I did everything right,but I have a beautiful 7 yro sulcata now,but yes at least reptile shows have captive bred turtles and torts!
I'm really sad to say my sister bought my tortoise from Petco. I absolutely love my baby and wouldn't trade her for any other tortoise, but I hate supporting Petco since they treat all of their animals horribly.
And I really, really hope my baby wasn't wild caught.. I know not all of them are, but that's really sad because a lot of people keep their tortoises in tiny enclosures all day which would drive a wild tortoise insane :-(( my tortoise currently has an entire room to herself while I build her a table, and when the weather is nice I put her in her large 8 x 4 enclosure outside. Tortoises are a lot more active and adventurous than most people think, so it makes me really sad to see so many people not giving them the proper care they need.
@ everyone looking for a tortoise: always look for tortoise rescue centers first!! They're happy and healthy, they just need new homes like dogs at animal shelters.
YASSS THat FiLp DoE
the only thing I caught was how cute the tortoise is
jeffrey loomis he is cute
get that shit Aoki 😂😂😂
sorry i got distracted by the cool flip (so cool)
Thank you for this video. I was debating on if I should spend the extra money, and get a captive bred tortoise, or if I should take the risk and go the cheaper route and get one from Petco/Petsmart.
C B your welcome
wow, the niavity in this video is just absurd. I don't work for the pet shop that you had constantly mentioned but I do work for one you noted a few times. I cannot speak for petsmart but I will say most of us have strict animal care standards. The housing we keep pets in is not meant to be permanent, it is just meant to be a housing until a permanent home is found. The tanks have built in circulation unlike a regular "tanks or aquariums" with heat and UVB bulbs. they are fed everyday with fresh veggies and a pellet diet. they are monitored for humidity and temp 5 times a day and cleaned once a week with a 2 per tank max (which is 30 gallons). They are captive breed and not wild caught. They are also on a length of stay timeline which means, If they are kept for longer than 3 months are discounted and after longer discounted more until they are free to a good home so that their lives are not spent in the temporary home. As far as illness, animals, like people go through it. when they are sick we take them to the vet. It is paid for by our multi million dollar business and is barely and expense they feel. Matter a fact people could lose their job if animals don't come first. It doesn't come out of my pocket so why not take them to the vet. They receive better care than what most pet parents provide. So before you go spouting untruths maybe do more research into the company you are buying from and don't support them by buying from them. Or you could even maybe not say anything at all. On a side note though you do have a great enclosure for your tortoise and I recommend something similar to people who are interested in them. I hope you provide it the 30+ years of care it requires.
Tiffany Jarzombek bless you, seriously. why aren't more people like you. :b I do agree, his tank is wonderful! and my petsmart has strict standards for pet care. it's most pet parents km my area who want to be cheap with there pets. we feed our animals (small & bird) 2 times a day, with the exclusion of reptiles and fish. we do weekly bedding changes, we always make sure everyone on the floor is happy and healthy. if an animals health KS questionable even by the slightest, we take it to the back and nurse it back to health with the help of our local area vet. not all petsmarts and petcos are horrible. it's the people some of them hire that can be horrible/questionable.
I have 2 female leopard geckos and I bought my from reptile shows in my city. they host these events like every few months. you just have to look them up for dates and time. and I researched for MONTHS before ever buying my geckos
That's why they don't sell tortoises in North Carolina.
It is actually because of the risk of salmonella.
I'm guilty.. I saved 2 turtles from petsmart.. it was breaking my heart..one female and one male..they looked so sick and sounded like they had a upper respiratory infection..and from there they went to the vet and got the antibiotics and care that they needed.. now alot of people who buy turtles or tortoises dont understand the demand it takes to care for them...and I tell you its not cheap.. but I brought them back to life.. and they live in big tanks and have everything they need and are happy and spunky and love to bask and swim and just do what turtles do.. what is sad the people that worked there that was in charge of the reptiles..had like no education on them what so ever..they didnt address anything that I needed or tried to make sure someone who knows what it takes to care for them before someone tried to buy one.. and it literally blew my mind.. but yeah that's my petsmart experience..I wish I could save every single animal out there it really breaks my heart what they have to go through💔
Why didn't you take them to the vet??? Maybe you were fucking them up. YOU COULD HAVE HELPED HIM!
I got my tortoise from petsmart... He is perfectly healthy... But the petsmart around here is actually good unlike other ones
+Dashie de wolfie but petsmart kills bettas
+Vicky Nguyen no everyone does
Just boycott buying from any petsmart or petco store until they change their ways!
nah I think I'll still buy from there
+MK Plays oh ok then lolz I guess not everyone's gonna boycott buying things from petsmart or petco.
You're doing a damn good job with that little guy, Ive had serious arguments with people using sand and feeding them cabbage/lettuce all the time. Welldone👍👍👍
Dub Conscious :) thanks
Well you have to buy it to save it from being abuse give it a better home
+Rella Nixx They do it intentionally so you will buy them out of pity. By buying them, you are supporting their sales tactics.
+acephantom903 OMG that's the most inhumane thing!!!! how could they sleep at night!?
Liana Bautista On a mattress stuffed with money and pillows cleansed with the tears of animal lovers? Not sure, I'm not them.
acephantom903 What you said was funny and sad at the same time
I have a Russian tortoise that I got from Petsmart a few years ago and thankfully she was healthy when I got her, but looking back on it with what I know now and looking at the tortoises in Petco/Petsmart now (which don't seem very happy or healthy) I wish I had gotten a tortoise from a breeder. Unfortunately, I didn't know about such things at the time and would probably have been put off by it due to the fact that they ship in a tiny box and everything. ( I still don't love the thought but I suppose it's the only option) I originally thought Petsmart bred their tortoises and it's very sad that they don't. If I ever decide to get a buddy for my tortoise I will most definitely do a lot of research on where to buy. Thanks for the video.
Yes I wish I would have did better research myself.its sad that well known big franchisees sell such poor reptiles.thanks for watching please subscribe.
+frank & bianca I just bought one from petsmart yesterday (before seeing this video). He is walking around and is very active and has already pooped. Should I return him and try to get one online? There's only one other pet shop in town and they are dirty, nasty, and keep huge reptiles in the smallest cages so don't have a good feeling about them. Any advice would be appreciated. I loved your video, enclosure, and tort is so cool!
P.S. My Eastern Hermann Tortoise from my online breeder was $255.00, and he HAS BEEN WORTH EVERY PENNY.
cool.
frank & bianca How is your little one doing?
+Roxanne Santori hes doing really good! :) healthy and strong! happy 4th
Thank GOD for that! Happy 4th :)
someone has to adopt the sick ones and CARE for em, and PRAY them to be WELL AGAIN in JESUS mighty name..PRAYER truely does work yall,..try it!! I cause MIRACLES to occur ALL the time in JESUS name! I prefer to buy/help the SICK ones, the sick,injured animals cuz there the ones who need it the MOST!! Only the sick need a doctor as JESUS said! 3-2-24 4:37pm
I bought a baby crested gecko from petsmart and it died the next day, I returned it and got another. ive had him for about 5 months now and im still struggling to get him to eat on his own. Its not just tortoises, they take horrible care of all their animals, especially reptiles. PLEASE don't buy from a pet store, go to a breeder instead.
I feel you
i agree with you i went to a local Pet-co and they had 15 to 30 turtles in a tank full of algae. Then I went to a better local pet store and they have the turtles and tortoise enclosures clean and maximum of 5 turtles or tortoises a enclosure.
+Redfish Runner always better quality at your local reptile shop
+frank & bianca true
do pet smart even count reptiles as animals cause there treating most of them like trash
We actually treat them very well. At least at my PetSmart. I agree some of our tortoises come in not the best shape, and I wish that they were healthier. However, if there is ever a problem with any animal in the store they go to the vet and get the medication they need. This includes reptiles and anphibians.
+Kiersten Renae what about the tarantulas?
+Kiersten Renae at the stores people treat them well, but I'm pretty sure you don't know where they come from. Pet stores are supplied by companies that capture tortoises, shove them into crates and ship them across oceans feeding them incorrect food/little to no food. That's by they are sick and have parasites.
+insect illuminati Get shrekt We don't sell tarantulas. At least I have never had on at my store that I know of.
+Kiersten Renae where is this petsmart is located at cause I want to get a beardie do u have bearded dragons
I thought the pets at Petsmart were captive bread instead of wild caught?
If someone wants a tortoise GO TO A RESCUE CENTRE. A tortoise society, that will let you adopt one. Looking after one now, he is 50 yrs old.
You got me over here dead 💀 😅 “come on get that shit yiyoki”
I bought mine from petland. I will say they took care of this guy so well he's healthy and thriving.
I never bought anything from pet smart/ Petco we don't have one down here in Natchez Ms i bought my rabbit from a farming place that raise their own animals like chicks, ducks, rabbit, ect then sell them on or before Easter
Southern Reptiles is an amazing breeder as well. I bout an Eastern Hermanns as a hatchling and they young guy is very lively. With such satisfaction I will be adopting another one. Oh yea, check Southern Reptiles on their UA-cam channel and online.
got my baby marginated from a reliable local reptile shop, before going there i went to petco outof curiosity and to compare prices of equipment, i saw two Russians with what i now know was a respiratory problem. Their service is awful too, i asked of they were planning on getting any babies soon, and without even looking at me a worker told me no and kept walking, never going back to petco, their prices are horribly expensive compared to small buisness reptile shops.
I WANT A TORTOISE!! I have a box turtle I want a tortoise bc they would be great friends I HOPE😂❤
This is a year ago when said I got my max from Petco and I live in Washington DC so my max is still going strong so Petco at that time my tortoise is hanging strong a having fun don't know what Petco you want to but mine is still good enjoy your day ya'll are young man back then max is good here in DC
I got lucky I
Got my tortoise at pet smart and he was 100% healthy, shell is fine and smooth, he eats fine.
Oh and ordering one online is much worse, find a local pet shop with good reviews
It's difficult to find a good place to buy a healthy animal now a days, so many irresponsible people that just don't give a crap. Easiest way is if you got a friend that's a Veterinarian take that person with you so that he or she can look over that animal. Otherwise, you're taking your chances on what you're buying.
I get that people say dont support petco.. but they'll never stop selling them. Those who dont buy them for that reason are just making the situation worse. Your rescuing them if you get from Petco. Stupid to say otherwise