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Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Less than a month maybe
February 10, 2021

My sons bday was Jan 15 I wanted to surprise him with a turtle & I think he( the turtle) was already stressed - it swam it would go the light and sit for hrs but he wouldn't really eat! I've tried everything well long story short I went to do a check in on the title and he is in his log dead ‍ He barely swam my tank and all the supplies was right and now this we got him1. 3. 21 and he died 2. 4. 21

Date of experience: February 10, 2021
New Hampshire
1 review
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Unhealthy tortoise
May 20, 2024

Upon delivery the tortoise had a crack in shell and shell rot. We had a vet exam to confirm what we suspected. Also we requested a male and we received a female (also confirmed by the vet). I reached out via email the day the tortoise arrived asking about the shell and did not get a response. Needless to say we are VERY disappointed and not satisfied at all.

Tortoisetown attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Customer S. Tortoisetown Rep
11 months ago

We responded the same day you emailed but unfortunately the email was blocked. Please make sure you allow our emails to come through and we will resolve this for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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My Tortoise Town Experience!
February 11, 2022

I ordered my Nosy Faly from these guys and received great customer service! They kept in contact with me with quick replies about my ordered and any questions I had. I can't speak for anyone else, but as for me I am very pleased with their company and service! Great Job Tortoise Town! Thanks again! Quest Gilbreath.

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very prompt turn around
January 13, 2024

Received a beautiful baby Greek tortoise from TT, and she was home in less than 24 hours, and I'm in CA in the other side of the country. Also well taken care of and in good health - she was shipped with a heat pack to keep her warm, which is reassuring. Very happy with my tortoise and Tortoise Town!

Date of experience: January 12, 2024
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor Health
June 15, 2024

Tortoise came in not eating and very lethargic. Had a snotty nose also. It was supposed to be a well started baby. It may not of been a hatchling, but, not well started for sure. Really hoping the little guy makes it.

Date of experience: June 5, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Terrible
January 18, 2024

We got the turtle but not the supplies and habitat. Then I got a notice that the shipping was canceled and no one has reached out to me or let me know what was going on. No one will return my calls and I'm very angry.

Tortoisetown attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 23, 2023
Customer S. Tortoisetown Rep
over a year old

Hi, we contacted you by email regarding this issue. We have send out your items and refunded you for the items we did not have in stock

North Dakota
1 review
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Shipping Schedule Unknown
July 7, 2024

We ordered the tortoise at the beginning of June and did not receive any communication about when it would be shipping. After reaching out we were told "when they are ready". The next communication was "here's the shipping details". Thankfully we were home! And it also makes it difficult to schedule a vet visit when we don't have a shipping timeline. We don't know how old she is... just a vague definition. DOB would be good to include.
The tortoise arrived safely. She seems healthy and like to walk and explore!

Date of experience: June 27, 2024
Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Imperfection tortoise
June 17, 2022

I just bought a baby sulcata 3 days ago, I got them yesterday and I am very disappointed because they send me a imperfection baby tortoise that I showed in the picture, I read their website, they said if you want to find a perfect and nice and bla bla baby sulcata tortoise you have found a right spot! So I do not think this is the best website to buy a perfect baby sulcata tortoise

Date of experience: June 17, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy Turtle, Happy Owner!
August 17, 2024

I received a red eared slider male turtle from Tortoise Town. He is happy and healthy as can be! Fast and safe shipping, too!

Date of experience: August 6, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
7 helpful votes
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1 male common hatchling snapper DOA. The female extremely lethargic or deathly ill. They are EXTREMELY hard to reach by phone, email, social media or anything else. I either get dial tones, mailbox is full, dead lines or emptiness. Did NOT send me tracking number until 2hrs prior to arrival, and even then it wasn't them. But UPS who sent me it. They also did not tell me how or when my other products that i ordered would be shipped. Not to mention how they only labeled the LIDS as the sex of the turtle. So if you or they get the kids mixed up? Tough $#*!.

I will sue them for a refund if i have to. Bastards

Date of experience: June 11, 2020
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sold out
August 14, 2024

I initially ordered a well started baby but they sadly ran out which is strange that I was even able to place the order.

Date of experience: August 3, 2024
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Exactly what I ordered, but was a tad late
December 14, 2023

I ordered a baby (well developed) red eared slider on Dec 7th at 12:00pm with around a 50$ "overnight fee" to make the total around $154.00. I received the turtle Dec 13th. She is a happy healthy baby turtle, and exactly what we wanted, but I wish there was more information about possible delays and them not shipping Thursday-Sundays. It's is for the animals safety of course, but I would have ordered sooner if I had know this information. Overall very happy and would use them again.

Date of experience: December 13, 2023
California
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I was told they sent photos, no record of them, it took almost 5 weeks and they finally sent me to some other company that is associated with them. They(T. Town) said they would contact, send pictures, get back to me and I was the one who kept recontacting them to respond. TERRIBLE COMMUNICATION, I feel I was misled or given false information. Today I get an e-mail saying they don't have what I wanted. It took them 5 misleading e-mails/ 5 weeks to tell me that and this info came from another company associated with them,CB Reptile. I had to get on the phone, request photos again, and their response was we have been working hard on your order. This was adding insult to insult. NEVER AGAIN, look elsewhere. I now do not have any faith in this business!

Date of experience: June 12, 2023
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very easy & quick
January 18, 2024

I was looking for a Giant Leopard tortoise. Not easy to find. Tortoisetown had one. Now I must admit I would have loved to have seen a picture first. BUT Brian said he had a perfect female and that's what I got! Just beautiful! I plan to purchase a male in the near future. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another tortoise from Tortoisetown!

Date of experience: January 17, 2024
Mississippi
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Highly Recommend
May 9, 2020

I recently ordered an African Spurred Tortoise (Sulcata) hatchling and he (I'm guessing) is doing soooo good. He came sooner than expected and he is just the happiest little tortoise I've ever seen! He LOVES his cactus and he loves just exploring. He isn't shy he even lets me pet his little head and under his chin already. This is easily the best purchase I've made all year! I plan on buying a lizard from them next. Oh they also have an amazing staff!

Date of experience: May 7, 2020
Louisiana
1 review
2 helpful votes
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East Herman's totoise
October 21, 2021

I ordered a well started east Herman's tortoise October 7. I received an email on the Monday 11th telling me my tort would ship overnight and arrive by 10.30am on the 12th. Sure enough just as they said I received my tort safe and well before 10.30. He is healthy and started eating well second day after he arrived. I personally will not hesitate to recommend from tortoise town.

Date of experience: October 20, 2021
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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My first experience with tortoise town I purchased a box turtle that I was unaware I was not allowed to have shipped to my state, did anyone email me or call to let me know I could not purchase the turtle no. It took 3 days of calling and emails to find out I had to purchase another turtle. My second experience with tortoise town I ordered a turtle I know I'm allowed to have shipped to my state. Turtle never ships for three days I called to get no answer and not be able to leave a message, as well as emails no response. Not until I demanded a refund and threatened to report them to the BBB of New Jersey did I get a response from them with a refund and no explanation. I would never order another animal from them again. I would recommend not dealing with this company if you want to deal with professionals.

Date of experience: April 8, 2021
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Ambanja Panther Chameleon
February 11, 2022

I ordered a male Ambanja Panther Chameleon, he was delivered and was packaged well and warm. He went straight into his terrarium and ate and drank and has been doing well. The delivered what was guaranteed.

Date of experience: February 9, 2022
New Mexico
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Wouldn't Buy From
June 19, 2020

I ordered a turtle from them; 30$ dollars plus the 40$ to ship. The turtle comes in when it's supposed to. I'm super happy. I open the box and the turtle is dead. I contact Tortoisetown and they are really apologetic and request pictures. I comply. They offer to send a replacement but I'll have to pay the 40$ shipping again. I explain that it was dead when I got it and that I'd paid 70$ for a dead turtle. Nope. It doesn't matter. I'll have to pay an additional 40$ to replace the dead one they sent. After multiple emails, they offer to take 10% off. So I was left with the option of paying 40$ and just hoping the next one was alive (or I'd have to pay 40$ per turtle until one ends up alive) or just go to a different breeder. I took the second option. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone

Date of experience: June 19, 2020
Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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First off, first time turtle/tortoise purchase for my son's golden birthday. I ordered a Sulcata baby hatchling on their site it said the tortoise would be 6 weeks and 2.25 inches. I got a 3.5 month old Sulcata Tortoise 4.5 inches. But, I emailed them before receiving tortoise to check status and they reaffirmed the 6 week age. I just think it's very unprofessional to do this at who's expense? Then I message them with pictures only to be told hatchling and well off are between 6wks and 3.5 months. The other 3.5 - 6months buyer beware. Bad business practice. Maybe post real time stock and notify people if that option isn't. We got a great personality tortoise but, the debating like I'm asking for something extra? No. I'm disappointed for my son he missed that experience of growth. And on their site only reviews from 2018! I can see why maybe better business bureau should explain to them when someone is willing to spend over $1,000 in a year don't do this type of business.

Date of experience: March 29, 2022

Overview

Tortoisetown has a rating of 3.5 stars from 154 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Tortoisetown most frequently mention customer service, box turtle and great experience. Tortoisetown ranks 1st among Fish Store sites.

service
43
value
42
shipping
40
returns
25
quality
38
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