where can i get a tiny baby tortoise that is barely the size of a baby's palm?

Answer 1

the younger the tortoise, the more likely they are to die;

if U aren't an =experienced !!= herp-keeper, skip the hatchling stage, & go for an older & more-hardy tortoise.

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sorry to be so blunt, but truth to tell, it sounds as tho U're merely going for the "cute factor" -

and 'cute' is often FATAL, to the pet, if the owner is not knowledgeable abt the species.

herps of -Any- species are very finicky abt their habitat, so HOW U keep Ur pet has a very direct influence on how long they live in Ur care, or even how long they =live=, period;

herps are prone to illness from Any! environmental or nutritional lack/stress, so be sure U -Know- what any species of herp -Needs-, ** Before** U get that herp.
once any herp GETS sick, it takes them Forever!! to get better, & it's quite expen$$ive, too: a reptile-vet is a SPECIALIST, & U have to pay for that expertise.

a dog-&-cat vet does *not* "do" herps - the diff between mammals & reptiles is vast.
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things that all herps require:

1] a narrow temperature-spectrum, with a MINIMUM of 5, & preferably TEN, degrees of temperature variation from one end of their habitat to the other [so they can warm/cool themselves enough to stay healthy & safe]

2] hi-quality, CLEAN foods, with good nutritional profiles:
U canNOT feed "crickets from a petshop" to an insectivore, & expect Ur herp to live very long: petshop crickets are very often UNFED, so U are feeding Ur pet an "empty wrapper": a cricket exoskeleton with almost no protein, fat or carbs, let alone minerals or vitamins: just a nearly-indigestible hunk of chitin.

IF U BUY PETSHOP CRICKETS, U *must* pre-feed the crickets, so that they are "gut-loaded" before Ur pet herp eats them.

IGUANAS eat insects & protein as babies, then HI-quality vegies as adults... & U need to spend real $$ to get good, -clean-, pesticide-free & herbicide-free vegies for any vegetarian herp.

3] EVERY Herp needs =full-spectrum= light to keep their calcium-levels normal - as well as a good source, of minerals & vitamins. Lack of calcium =Kills=, & it is a long & painful death.

Iguanas who are fed "iceberg lettuce" rapidly develop RICKETS, & their legs break; toroises who aren't getting enuf Calcium as babies are permanently damaged, as their SHELLS [which means their =spine=, & the internal organs squashed inside the container] FAIL to develop normally.

4] SPACE to roam/grow:
if U get a species that grows to several pounds as an adult, they need ROOM! to move: a 30 gal tank isn't even a 'bathroom', let alone a living-space.
all herps need a spacious environment, & U have to CLEAN it: to keep them from bacterial infXns, GI-tract probs, etc.

5] SAFE substrate: a 'liner' that's non-toxic, won't swell up if they accidentally swallow it & cause intestinal obstrXns, won't dry them out [HUMIDITY is another thing that really matters to herps - too damp causes pneumonia, too dry dessicates them], & will -absorb- moisture from stools/urea.

that's a tough combo: safe, clean, not-too-wet, not-too-drying...

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please leave babies to experienced herpers; get a =healthy= older herp, with habitat requirements that U can satisfy pretty easily.
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** Apprentice Yourself ** to an experienced herper, or join a local herp-society:

** Subscribe! to a paper-mag, herper-zine, or a herp chat-list.
U can learn an amazing amt of 'stuff' from an experienced hobbyist, & many are thrilled to pass on their know-how to a willing fancier.

after U have some years of experience, * then* get that healthy domestically-bred baby, & raise a healthy long-lived adult!!

"herps are cool!" :)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Depends on where you are, if you go to your local pet store ask them who stock tortoises locally, you might find they dont but they may know a breeder or another store nearby, they can tell you how big you normally get them for, etc.

If you get it from a breeder you can often get alot more information about raising your tortoise. If that doesnt work then ask your local vet if they know anywhere you could get a tortoise.

My local pet store sell tortoises they have only just started to get really little ones about the size of a babies hand but normally the tortoises they have are about the size of an adult palm or bigger.

Answer 4

Your answer depends on what species of tortoise. There are several breeders in the U.S. that do have hatchlings tortoises for sale this time of year and all through the summer. These are captive bred tortoises so you are not impacting the wild populations by buying an import. Imported tortoises are usually older tortoises that have been caught in the wild in a foreign country and shipped over to the U.S. The treatment of wild caught animals is quite horrifying so many tortoise keepers and breeders recommend that someone start off with a healthy captive bred specimen that has no health issues and no parasites. It is not illegal to own a tortoise under 4 inches but it is illegal to sell tortoises under 4 inches unless it is for educational purposes. Most sellers and breeders will stipulate this in the Terms of Service Agreement.

There are over 100 species of tortoise in the world however only a handful are available in the U.S. and UK. Depending on what your housing capabilities are and the care that you can provide is what determines what kind of tortoise you should get.

Russian tortoises are quite hardy for the beginner tortoise keeper. They are easy to care for once you have them set up correctly and they only grow to be around 6-8 inches. Tortoises should not be kept in glass aquariums so you would need to set up a tortoise table ( http://russiantortoise.org/tortoise_table.htm ) for your tortoise complete with lights and heating source. You can find quite a bit of information at http://russiantortoise.org regarding housing, lighting, and care of a russian tortoise.

As for where to find a russian tortoise hatchling. Well there are several websites out there that host information regarding tortoise breeders. In the U.S. and Canada there is http://www.kingsnake.com the classifieds section lists breeders and dealers of tortoises available in the U.S. and Canada. For the UK I only know of http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk who have breeders that will sometime make a connection. You might also ask there if someone can recommend a breeder in your area. Please be advised however that buying a captive bred hatchling is not inexpensive. Russian hatchlings can run from $100-$189 and if you order them from out of state there is typically a $50 overnight shipping charge.

For more information on tortoises and their care please see:

http://www.turtletimes.com
http://www.russiantortoise.org
http://www.chelonian.org
http://www.tortoisetrust.org

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Answer 6

That would be a very young hatchling of a very small species, and it would not stay that small for long.

Just FYI- it is illegal in most states to own a turtle or tortoise under 4" except in special circumstances.

Answer 7

Are you talking about a desert tortoise? They are an endangered species. You should not get them, and if you do, you should immediately surrender them to a legal tortoise shelter. Exotic animals are not pets.

Answer 8

have a tortoise and they are a lot of work. mine is 70 years old and can stay in the garden till it is time for him to hibernate. you have to no how to do this properly you don't just put in a box and leave it. if you get a small one it has to stay in a vivarium till it is about 7-10 years old. and depending what bread you get depends what it eats. they are a lot of hard work and use a lot of electric if you get one all i can say is GOOD LUCK.

Answer 9

contact a reptile supplier. I found a site on internet called reptileranch.co.uk. They get in mediterranean tortoises but they are quite expensive. Alternatively get in touch with rspca who can put you on to a specialist.

Answer 10

do you know where California in the u.s. is? well go there, and go to a city named los angeles, do you know it? and go to the downtown L.a. and go to this place called San ti, it's an arrangement of little shops. you have to go lookin for people who sell reptiles on a little cart. they have exceedingly tiny tortoises.