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Tortoisetown Reviews Summary

Tortoisetown has a rating of 3.2 stars from 167 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Tortoisetown most frequently mention customer service, great experience and little guy. Tortoisetown ranks 1st among Fish Store sites.

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value
44
shipping
42
returns
27
quality
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Iowa
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Terrible
January 1, 2026

They don't know what they are talking about with their products. I bought a seed mix for growing plays for my tortoise to eat and they sent me bird seed. When I tried to return it they said that birds and tortoises are basically the same in the food they eat

Date of experience: January 1, 2026
Maryland
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Haven't gotten my money bach
January 1, 2026

Terrible. They didn't have my tortoise instinct then wouldn't go I've me a refund when it suddenly came in stock and I didn't trust Irish it. I want a refund.

Date of experience: January 1, 2026
Tennessee
1 review
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Tortoise and supplies
December 1, 2025

My tortoise arrived 2 days after I had ordered him. He was healthy and is still a very active little guy. The food supplies I ordered were also in great condition and have been used with no issues. A+ work from Tortoise Town.

Date of experience: December 1, 2025
Pennsylvania
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We had multiple communications that we had to initiate, usually after what was promised was not delivered. Then after we finally got our little guy, we realized it wasn't what we ordered, so we assumed it was the "back up" that was being proposed. We later found out after extra research that it's not that kind either. Creating the habitat was a good amount of money & effort, now we realize we have to make more costly changes for heat, humidity, and sub-straight.

Date of experience: November 4, 2025
Colorado
1 review
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The Buddy Store.
November 4, 2025

I was leery at first but Tortoisetown delivered 100%. They've answered all my questions since I received Clyde quickly. I just love this little Russian tortoise, well, when he's not buried somewhere in his home.

Date of experience: November 4, 2025
Missouri
1 review
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Horrible customer service
November 1, 2025

People lied and then had figure they three different sites. Promise me ship dates gave excuse and more. Plus health turtles and ages. Nnow one answer phone. I have reported you and will not do business with you ever again. I hope you can repent. Because you lied stole from me.

Date of experience: November 1, 2025
Illinois
1 review
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I purchased three turtle from Tortoise Town. An albino red-eared slider, a Carmel albino red-eared slider and a western Painted turtle. The albinos were delivered rather quickly but no info was provided on the status of the Painted turtle. Both albinos would not eat from the start. I contacted the company early in the process and bought many different food sources. I followed their recommendations but both turtles eventually died. The Painted finally arrive almost 2 months later. Only communication was when I initiated. That turtle ate from the day it arrived and is thriving. The warrantee policy is only 7 days. Since I never saw the albinos eat, clearly they were not getting enough nutrition and died several weeks after purchase. They offered a 30% discount on a repurchased but refused my request to send video evidence they were eating at the store. This experience has been very disappointing.

Date of experience: September 16, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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07. 15. 25 THEY ARE SCAMMERS! They also changed their name and made a new website! I purchased an Ibera Greek Tortoise on May 1st, based on the availability listed on the company's website. After receiving no updates, I reached out to customer support on May 6th to check on the order status. I received a response on May 7th stating that the tortoises had sold out quickly and was offered a substitution with a Sulcata or Red Foot Tortoise instead. However, the website continued to list the Ibera Greek Tortoise as available, which was misleading.
I was then informed that it would take approximately two weeks for a baby tortoise to be ready for shipment. This was particularly frustrating, as I had carefully coordinated my schedule with the shipping timeline published on their website to ensure I would be available to receive the delivery. As a result of the unexpected delay, I had to make alternative delivery arrangements, which incurred additional costs.
Despite the challenges, the tortoise arrived healthy, as described, and was properly packaged. I'm sharing this review in the hope that the company will improve its order communication, keep product availability up to date on the website, and streamline the overall customer experience moving forward.

Date of experience: May 1, 2025
California
1 review
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Ripoff attempt
July 1, 2025

They sent me a CB young adult box turtle when I ordered an adult which has a $100 difference in price. When I questioned them about this they said they sent the oldest one they had and refunded me the $100 difference but that's not what I ordered. They should have said they were sold out. They tried to pass it off as an adult and make me pay the higher price. Had I not questioned this they would have done nothing. It was unethical/false advertising

Date of experience: June 13, 2025
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Everything you need
June 17, 2025

I got a tortoise babe and awesome new addition to my family. Shipped nicely and healthy upon arrival. Great selection and all the materials needed for a habitat and to feed your pet. I did have questions and needed to email because I had a problem with my order but no one has yet responded. Its been over 2 months. Overall I am still happy with my purchase and pet. I just wish I got what I ordered instead of what they could give me. Or at least a replay to my email to understand the issue. This is my second purchase and I believe tortoisetown to be reputable and a safe place to buy pet needs. I will purchase again in the future and recommend that you do too.

Date of experience: June 17, 2025
Virginia
1 review
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Everything was so up to par theres absolutely nothing more I could ask for, thank you for my dream pet baby turtle

Date of experience: June 16, 2025
Kansas
1 review
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The actual worst
June 7, 2025

Ordered Herman's tortoise 1m 1f both as yearlings. They charged my card and on the day the torts were to arrive I got an email asking if I wanted redfoot instead. This is completely different species care requirements and everything completely different. I declined and said I would have the refund. They said 10 business days and they still haven't refunded it. I messaged them they are checking after the weekend. They are clowns from top to bottom wouldn't even want animals from these people.

Date of experience: June 7, 2025
Virginia
3 reviews
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Sulcata Hatchling
June 1, 2025

Koopa is my Sulcata hatchling I purchased about a months ago and he's doing great. Tortoise town is amazing and very responsive when you reach out tho them with questions. I will always go to them for my future purchases. Amazing place thank y'all so much

Date of experience: June 1, 2025
Tennessee
1 review
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Very unhappy customer
April 22, 2025

I paid for a pre-ordered an eastern painted turtle over a week ago day before delivery. They sent me an email saying they had none leftand what they have available so I selected another turtle and within 30 minutes they send me another email telling me that that turtle Had just been sold and was no longer available first why would you let someone pre-order a turtle if you're not gonna have one available second all, if you only have one turtle of another species, why would you offer it to me and then turn around and told me it wassold underneath me

Date of experience: April 22, 2025
Mexico
1 review
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The Perfect Tortoise
March 1, 2025

I'm very happy and pleased with the purchase. He is very healthy and beautiful and the Tortoisetown was very helpful in the process.

Date of experience: March 1, 2025
California
1 review
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Very good
March 1, 2025

I was hoping for a starter email instruction but that didn't come. Also, I should've notified with the delivery status instead of just waiting for over a week until I called three times, left messages and also emailed. This is how you set proper expectations. The tortoise arrived healthy overall although a bit distressed. Perhaps a better insulation and portable warmer pack could've helped and not just the foam.

Date of experience: March 1, 2025
Arkansas
1 review
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Tortoise Town

I realized I never shared this experience when it happened, but I believe it's still relevant. A couple of years ago, I ordered a yearling Sulcata tortoise from Tortoise Town on November 23,2022. I had a properly prepared enclosure, expecting a healthy 4-5 inch tortoise, with the correct temperature, humidity, and lighting.

However, when the tortoise arrived, it was immediately clear that it was not a yearling but a severely ill hatchling. It was unable to open its eyes or hold its head up. I contacted Tortoise Town's customer service, only to be told that the tortoise was "just a month away from being a yearling" and that they would not issue a refund if it arrived back to them deceased. Additionally, they stated that any return would be subject to a 20% restocking fee.

Despite my best efforts to care for the tortoise, it was already too sick upon arrival and, unfortunately, did not survive. I paid a total of $364.95 and was left with a deceased hatchling and no refund.

I'm sharing this as a warning to others—be cautious before purchasing from this company.

Date of experience: February 24, 2025
New Jersey
1 review
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Knowledgeable customer service.
January 1, 2025

Very nice person seemed to know her stuff. But our VERY exspensive turtle was dead in a week.

Date of experience: January 1, 2025
Florida
3 reviews
13 helpful votes
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Excellent baby tortoises for sale
November 4, 2024
Updated review

I purchased a pair of leopard tortoise babies last Christmas and they're just about a year old now and doing awesome. I was very happy with my experience.

Date of experience: November 4, 2024

I am very happy with my purchase
May 6, 2018
Previous review

I purchased 2 baby tortoises for sale online from tortoise town last month and they arrived the next morning, warm, well packaged and are healthy as can be. They were helpful answering all of my care and setup questions as well as I would buy from them again without question.

Date of experience: May 4, 2018
California
1 review
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New baby boxie
October 2, 2024

Very nice and I love my new little baby box turtle

Date of experience: October 2, 2024

From the business

Tortoise Town is a family owned and operated turtle and tortoise farm that is proud to sell ONLY healthy captive bred tortoises, box turtles, and aquatic turtles, chameleons, geckos, snakes, and iguanas. We also sell tortoise enclosures, chameleon cages, and everything else you would need to start caring for your new reptile- ranging from food, to special UVB lighting.


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