The pet shops I have been to sell little turtles for over $100 and that seems steep. I have seen places online that sell them for a fraction of that. Is it safe to buy one online?
2006-10-22 09:13:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Unless you know and trust the on-line or mail-order vendor, it is not safe to buy any turtle you cannot watch to make sure it is healthy.
On-line places should also offer some sort of guarantee for live shipping, and offer fair prices.
If you have a local herpetological society or reptile club, they may sponsor or know about breeder shows, reptile expos, animals for rescue or adoption, or other places to buy locally.
Before you buy ANY turtle, do your homework. Turtles are NOT easy pets. It can easily take over $100 to provide the right habitat even for a small turtle. You are committing yourself to the total care- water, heat, light, diet, etc. of an animal that can live 30 years or more.
2006-10-22 17:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! not online. you won't know if there healthy. Pet store is the best way to go
2006-10-22 13:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by bruin2bin2012 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nearest pet store or shelter!
2006-10-22 09:17:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I woudn't take a chance.Online is very tricky.Just by one in a petshope.
2006-10-22 09:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get a turtle, they have salminella
2006-10-22 09:25:36 · answer #5 · answered by Phantom's Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋