My personal thought is I would much rather see and observe the tortoise I'm buying rather then buy it sight unseen over the net. The problem is some of the stock at reptile shows are wild caught. Your much better off buying Captive Born offspring. Finding a reputable Breeder who is selling offspring that are "captive Born" is essential. Good Luck - Richard

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Richard -amazoa-

"Changes in behavior occur when the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of change."