Eastern Hermann’s Tortoise Hatchling
$250.00
Eastern Hermann’s (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) are the most readily available of the Hermann’s tortoises. They are quite different from the western subspecies and a lot more variable in size and coloration. The main difference is the lack of the subocular yellow spot on their cheek. Eastern Hermann’s also lack a central black marking on the fourth vertebral scute of the carapace, which is typically always present on the western subspecies. The color of their carapace is an attractive black and yellow with black/tan/straw skin pigmentation. Hatchlings will have darker skin pigment, which will lighten with age. They also have a faint yellow subocular patch (not spot) on their check, which usually goes away as they grow. Their natural population inhabits Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Turkey and Greece. They range from 7” to 9″ for females and 5.5” to 7″ for males. Being readily available, highly robust and extremely personable, makes them a great tortoise to own.
Remember, for every tortoise bought from Tortstork, $10 is donated to a turtle/tortoise conservation group to help save these amazing animals.
Shipping is overnight. We use FedEx and is $60 flat rate fee. Shipping will be added to your order at checkout.
Please review our Eastern Hermann’s Care Guide
Please feel free to review Tortstork’s Credo
If you have any questions, please contact us Tortstork@tortstork.com.
Eastern Hermann’s (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) are the most readily available of the Hermann’s tortoises. They are quite different from the western subspecies and a lot more variable in size and coloration. The main difference is the lack of the subocular yellow spot on their cheek. Eastern Hermann’s also lack a central black marking on the fourth vertebral scute of the carapace, which is typically always present on the western subspecies. The color of their carapace is an attractive black and yellow with black/tan/straw skin pigmentation. Hatchlings will have darker skin pigment, which will lighten with age. They also have a faint yellow subocular patch (not spot) on their check, which usually goes away as they grow. Their natural population inhabits Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Turkey and Greece. They range from 7” to 9″ for females and 5.5” to 7″ for males. Being readily available, highly robust and extremely personable, makes them a great tortoise to own.
Remember, for every tortoise bought from Tortstork, $10 is donated to a turtle/tortoise conservation group to help save these amazing animals.
Shipping is overnight. We use FedEx and is $60 flat rate fee. Shipping will be added to your order at checkout.
Please review our Eastern Hermann’s Care Guide
Please feel free to review Tortstork’s Credo
If you have any questions, please contact us Tortstork@tortstork.com.
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Mary Doane –
When I saw Randy’s posting in an online classified, I knew right away that I wanted to have one of his tortoises. A sweet little 6 mo old Hermann’s came to me just a few days later. I am not only pleased with how well started she is. She was indeed beautifully cared for and that was easy to see right from the start. But here’s the big deal for me: the support Randy has provided through this whole process. As he mentioned, “a tortoise is a big commitment and you should have the one you want.” He sent videos and pics of all the babies and I did indeed choose the one I wanted. Getting her here was a breeze. Randy took care of the shipping arrangements and kept me up to date with all of the details. He wanted to know when she arrived. And he wanted to make sure I gave her a good soak when she arrived.
When my little tort did not eat immediately, I wasn’t concerned. I soaked her a few times that first day. A day or two went by, though, and she still didn’t want to eat, preferring instead to hide. I was in touch with Randy to let him know and he was extremely helpful. He asked for pics of my setup and encouraged me to continue to be patient with her. He shared a few “tricks” to get her started and they worked! She began eating, basking, exploring, I’m grateful for Randy’s care ethic, his knowledge, and his interest in my tortoise’s well being. This is the reason I chose to work with him and I’m very glad I did!
han5 (verified owner) –
If I could give the “Tort Stork” 10 stars I would! Randy was timely with his communication, allowed us to choose which tortoise we wanted, worked with our schedules to identify the best day for the stork to deliver our new baby, and followed up not just to make sure we received our sweet girl alright, but several days later to make sure things were still going well. I can tell Randy is committed to the tortoises he has had a hand in raising because he seems to care as much about our baby as we do and is quick to respond to any questions we have about her diet, behavior, etc. Equally important (to me anyway) is the fact that Randy also cares about tortoise education and conservation! I was deeply touched that he made a donation to The Turtle Room in my honor after my purchase. Thank you Randy!
Wendy Sowards –
Honesty would give Tortstork.com a 10 star review if I could . I wanted an Eastern Herman’s Hatchling and I am sooo glad I found Tortstork.com . Prior to my purchase Randy answered all my questions and was very prompt about everything. Randy sent me pictures and I got go personally pick her out and he even knew her birthdate ? . It’s very obvious he loves his tortoises . When my baby arrived she was super healthy and was shipped with the best care . I have enjoyed the entire experience ??. Someday I plan on purchasing a tortoise egg to hatch , in the meantime I’m gonna enjoy my baby Hatchling. I’ve named my baby Journey ?
jessica.schey (verified owner) –
The process from the very beginning has been so smooth and amazing! Randy has helped educate, comfort, and most importantly cared about our experience in picking our new baby Hermann’s. He was always available to answer the many questions I had regarding everything from food to housing. I had had a very bad experience after purchasing a hatchling from another source and I am so blessed and happy to have found tortstork and Randy! He sent pictures of our baby girl to choose from and it was an effortless process after that. You can tell he greatly cares for his babies and I very much recommend him for anyone ready and able to give a home to these beautiful tortoises. Our baby is super healthy and happy and we know we will be able to provide her with the best life possible, especially because she was given such an amazing start! Cannot thank Tortstork and Randy enough!
Jeremy McCallister –
My family and I recently received an Eastern Hermann’s hatchling from Randy. I’ve known Randy for years and he is clearly obsessed and compassionate about turtles and tortoises. I have no doubt that Randy is the best person to reach out to if you want to add a turtle or tortoise to your family. Not only was I confident that the tortoise hatchling would be healthy, I was also confident that we were choosing the best species for our level of experience and that it would be a good fit for our family. In addition to receiving the perfect tortoise for our family, we are also receiving excellent support and advice. Randy and his Tortstork website are great resources for both beginners and experienced individuals. Randy takes pride in his turtles and tortoises and does not hesitate to help ensure that your new turtle or tortoise will be healthy and happy in it’s new home. Thanks Randy!
mrmruano (verified owner) –
My family and I decided to purchase an Eastern Hermann Hatchling from TortStork. And we couldn’t be happier with our purchase. Open communication from the very beginning and extremely fast shipping. Highly recommended.
Brooke S. (verified owner) –
Tort Stork has delivered a 5 star hatchling and a 5 star experience. Our new baby is strong, healthy, and beautiful. There is no question that these hatchlings are raised with an abundance of knowledge and love. Absolute perfection!
Miguel R. (verified owner) –
This is my 2nd Hermann’s Tortoise Hatchling I purchase from TortStork. I am absolutely happy with my purchase. Randy has been alot of help since the very beginning. Taking the time to answer all of my questions. Let’s just say that I will come back for a 3rd one in the upcoming months 🙂
Melynda (verified owner) –
My little one arrived quickly and appears healthy.
Ashley T. (verified owner) –
Tortoise arrived safe and healthy. Great customer service and fast shipping.
Jennifer (verified owner) –
We couldn’t be happier with our new tortoise. Randy was super helpful and responsive through the whole process.
Brianna G. (verified owner) –
The best gift ever : )
Savanna W. (verified owner) –
He was very helpful and kind, reassuring us about the wellbeing of our tortoise when delivery was delayed with FedEx. Our tort arrived healthy and safely. We will definitely recommend Tortstork to others
Gregg Holland (verified owner) –
I purchased a three week old Hermann Tortoise for my son’s 9th birthday. I was extremely overwhelmed with the set up and wanted to make sure I had an adequate set up. With so many options I chose to stick with something the tortoise could grow into so I wouldn’t have to fuss with the set up again. Randy is extremely patient and helpful and I can not thank him enough! I am more than confidant and educated on how to take care of my little one- with some laughs along the way! My son is over the moon with his tortoise and he has made a great addition to our home during the Corona Virus. We are enjoying taking care of Squirt and learning along the way what he likes to eat. I am so glad I ordered from Randy and if I were to purchase another, I would do it through him. I would also recommend him to friends and family members who also would like to purchase a tortoise. His customer service and communication with me was so very helpful and so very much appreciated! This birthday will be very memorable for my son, during this time when birthdays are a little different! I also purchased the books as a gift to give him on the day of his birthday. The books have beautiful illustrations, and a positive message- teaching empathy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You went above above and beyond and we are so very grateful!
Debbie C. (verified owner) –
Amazing experience. Randy’s knowledge and the evident care he provides to his torts is 100%+. I received my handsome little hatchling in perfect condition and couldn’t be more pleased. Randy answered all my ‘many’ questions before, during, and after the purchase and delivery process. And me, being a newbie tort mom… I had/have MANY questions. I don’t think the man sleeps because considering the out of state time difference, he still always responds with an answer right away. That’s true commitment. 🙂
Jackie G. (verified owner) –
Randi was a pleasure to deal with. He quickly answered all my questions!
Aron J. (verified owner) –
Awesome! experience dealing Tortstork. Randy is great, thanks again for the pleasant experience; my daughter’s Hermann Tortoise is doing great! 👍👍👍
Domanique (verified owner) –
This was a great experience , Randy answered all my questions and trust me there were a ton! This is a lifelong commitment and he makes you fee comfortable and prepares you . My little guy arrived in great packaging healthy and friendly . If I ever choose to get another tort there is no other breeder I’d even consider .
Gunner Moss (verified owner) –
I couldn’t be happier with my new Hermanns tortoise and the great customer service, definitely one of the best places to get a baby tortoise!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Highly recommend, arrived on time and healthy !
Breana Murphy (verified owner) –
Great
Erik (verified owner) –
Very good experience purchasing our little eastern Hermanns. Shes brought a lot of happiness to our family. Randy was great at getting back to me regarding the shipping process.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Excellent customer service. Tort arrived as expected. All my questions were answered. Can tell Randal really cares about the animals. Highly recommend
Kayla (verified owner) –
Im very grateful for receiving a tortoise from TortStork, my tortoise has been doing amazing and is extremely active! Throughout the process of receiving my tortoise, all my questions and concerns were quickly answered!
If you are looking for a good quality, safe and legit place to get your tortoise, look no further!
Chris R. (verified owner) –
What an amazing experience start to finish! Customer service was above and beyond. She is the happiest healthiest little girl. Eats great. Loves to explore, and already eats from my hand. I have kept reptiles for 20+ years and I was very impressed with both the level of customer care, and health/happiness of the animal.
Brian Hill (verified owner) –
We received our little Eastern Hermann’s Tortoise hatchling safe and sound and right on schedule. We have a beautiful, hungry, and active little buddy and we couldn’t be happier. Dream come true. Randy was awesome throughout the entire process and was available for questions at anytime via email, text, instagram, and over the phone. He even checked in to see how our tortoise was doing a few days after it arrived. Amazing. So happy I discovered Tortstork. Thanks Randy!!
Melissa (verified owner) –
OMG !!! This has been a great experience. Taco our Hermann’s Tortoise is Awesome and he is soooo cute. Thank you for responding to my emails, text messages and answering all of our questions.
Sarah Garduno (verified owner) –
We are extremely pleased with our Tortstork purchase! Randy provided plenty of detailed information from the get-go and checked in with us after we received our tortoise! He has been very helpful throughout the entire process and we are 110% satisfied!
Veronica M. (verified owner) –
Absolutely love my little healthiest baby! Thank you so much tortstork!
Casey S. (verified owner) –
My little guy arrived happy and healthy and looks AWESOME!! I’m so happy with him and this is such a great business and Randy knows what he’s doing!
Kristin Gonzalez (verified owner) –
I’m super happy with my new hatchling tortoise! It arrived safely and looks very healthy. It’s very active and exploring its new enclosure and eating already! I would highly recommend TortStork to my friends and will be purchasing my next tortoise from them in the future.
Eric L. (verified owner) –
I was looking at a bunch of other tortoise listings on the internet and I stumbled upon TortStork. After receiving my Eastern Hermann’s tortoise, I am pleasantly satisfied and extremely happy with my purchase. Randy is super helpful, kind, and speedy with my order. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire logistical order process from communicating with Randy to awaiting my tortoise from the FedEx mail. This was an effortless and exciting moment for me. I will be back soon for a second one! These tortoises are housed with such delicate care and love from an amazing owner and I am grateful for this assurance when purchasing my first tortoise.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
While I had bought my last tortoise from pet smart and had many complications with its health, I was hesitant to even get another. After doing my research on tort stork, I finally decided to give it a try and get a beautiful little eastern Hermanns. I am beyond satisfied with the way everything worked out. Randal was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and his response time was great! He always answered within the same day and checked up on my shipment throughout the day. I strongly recommend getting your tort from him or even just message him for any information you need. So thankful!
Ken Clark (verified owner) –
Great communication! Beautiful, healthy tortoise!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great service! Fast shipping and a healthy tortoise!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
i had a great time and bulbasaur is very happy
Eric Polaski (verified owner) –
Our little Tater Tot arrived to us hungry and happy! Burrows and sleeps a healthy amount in the closed chamber habitat I designed out of a large plastic rubbermaid bin. Randy is well regarded in the community, and that’s why I chose Tortstork for a baby Hermann’s. My first purchase from him will not be my last!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great experience with Tortstork. My eastern Hermanns came quickly and safely. He’s such a cute and healthy little guy, can’t wait to watch him grow!
Ethan Hill (verified owner) –
Its very healthy and is active and is eating good thank you very much.
William L. (verified owner) –
The site was a breeze to navigate through. Communicating with Randal through email was quick and simple. After the purchase, I was able to pick out my Hermann’s within hours of initial contact. The package also arrived on time and now there is a new amazing member in the family!
Jennifer (verified owner) –
My family’s experience with TortStork was great, from start to finish! We pre-purchased two Hermann’s about a month ago. Randal sent us pictures of the girls when they hatched, gave us updates on their condition, and coordinated their delivery with great care. They arrived happy and healthy yesterday, and our whole family is thrilled!
Quentin S. (verified owner) –
I am very pleased with my new Hermann’s hatchling. Randy responded to my order and emails quickly, answered all of my questions promptly, and let me wait a few days before shipping as I requested. He seems quite confident in his correspondences, which is reassuring when getting a live animal. The hatchling itself was packed safely and arrived on time. My shipping notification said that he shipped late in the day, which I appreciate because that is less time of the animal just sitting at the post office.
Everything was fine when I unpacked the hatchling; she was already awake, had no signs of injury or real distress, and she had even defecated on the way. I offered her food the same day that I got her and she ate well then spent the rest of the day getting familiar with her new home. I have had her for 5 days now and this behavior has continued, she eats (very well, might I add! it is amazing to see how much this little tortoise eats), walks around for a while, then burrows down to sleep. There is no sign of illness, she is doing everything I expect of a perfectly healthy tortoise, and her shell is very smooth.
Randy has obviously done a good job taking care of these hatchlings and makes sure that they arrive to their new homes safely. My greatest thanks to Randy for this; my little Ella is a lovely and beloved addition to my family. Thank you!
Connor Sullivan (verified owner) –
My little guy arrived happy and healthy as well as right on time. He’s been eating, and absolutely loving his new enclosure. I would 100% considering picking one up from Tortstork regardless if you’re a new or veteran Tortoise keeper.
Carmen Huberman (verified owner) –
I love with our new baby
Michelle S. (verified owner) –
This review is a little late. I got my hatchling around 2 weeks ago and could not be happier. He came safely packaged and received updates as he was shipped, which was great. He was shy at first, but after following the care instructions that came with him he is now very comfortable in his new home. He is very active and eats readily, never refusing a meal. The whole experience was awesome, it really has me considering buying another one.
SEAN (verified owner) –
Wonderful experience! Quick response to questions we had, and the animal arrived safely.
Gina B. (verified owner) –
This is my first purchase of a tortoise. A dream come true as I have always wanted one as a child. I would recommend anyone to use TortStork.com when purchasing a live tortoise. The communication from Randy was outstanding. I had a few questions prior to the delivery and he answered them promptly. In just a few days, my beautiful Eastern Herman’s Tortoise Hatchling arrived and was already active, eating, and getting to know the new enclosure. I am very pleased with my purchase and our new family member. Thank you Randy and TortStork.com.
Myah Bernard (verified owner) –
This guy (or girl) is the most adorable thing i’ve ever seen and Randy was very helpful answering my questions about tortoise care, overall a great experience!! Hard to not want more of them 👀
Michelle Robles (verified owner) –
Thrilled with my hatchlings and customer service was amazing! Thank you so much
Shelley (verified owner) –
Randy was awesome to work with! He was extremely responsive to all of my messages and never made me feel like the newbie Tortoise mom that I am. Our baby arrived on time, appears very healthy and ate some greens on the 1st day! Couldn’t say enough about the wonderful purchase experience with TortStork!! 🐢💜
Thanks so much Randy for our new life long pet!!
Garrett Beaudet (verified owner) –
Perfect shipping and answer every question that I had. Great customer service.
Daniel (verified owner) –
Very active, eating well, has all signs of good health, and soo cute.
Ramon Marco (verified owner) –
Very active and healthy tortoise. Ill buy another for sure
Aimee Griffiths (verified owner) –
Our tortoise is wonderful. He seems happy and healthy. He is beautiful. We love him already. Thank you.
Crystal (verified owner) –
Our little tort arrived in great shape. TortStork was wonderful to work with and answered all of my questions before and after the purchase.
Torri G. (verified owner) –
Randal was great to work with. He answered every question I had, and made sure I was happy with my tortoise. Professional, quick delivery, and most importantly, a very healthy tortoise. Highly recommend Tortstork.
Johnny R. (verified owner) –
Beautiful little Eastern Hermanns tortoise. Definitely skittish and will need time to adjust; I hope they will calm down. Overall, a very good experience and customer service so far!
Jeana (verified owner) –
Our hatchling arrived healthy, happy, and feisty. He ate right away and has not been hiding much at all.
Communication with the owner was top notch and I would recommend them to anyone looking.
Brian Z. (verified owner) –
He’s so beautiful, thank you so much!
Jennifer Carrington (verified owner) –
He was the cutest little thing. Our entire family just loves him even though we adopted “Jerry” for our daughter. Her dad has stage 4 colon cancer, and with virtual learning our new family lifted all of our spirits! It came on the day expected (24 hours) and was well packaged and full of energy once we took him out. He was about 1 and 1/2 inches and loves to eat a sleeps about 19 hours (which is normal). Randy the owner was nice and emailed us as soon as we reached out to find out when one would be available. That personal and approachable touch makes TorkStork stand out from the crowd. Did you know that there is also a book to inspire kids (and individuals) to keep moving forward. https://www.amazon.ca/Helix-wheels-Randal-Betz-Jr/dp/154399119X
TorkStork had no idea my daughter was on crutches at the time and will be using the book for personal inspiration and to read it to others needing encouragement. Jerry has brought us so much joy and now my husband is out of bed everyday to check on him, ensure his is doing ok. It’s been about five days since we adopted little Jerry. He is going strong, eating well and bringing smiles all around. Even big brother display him to his virtual friends during virtual learning while online school. This is my take on TorkStork and my daughter is exciting about writing her OWN review… after all it’s “her” pet, right(?) P.S. I sit beside his enclosure during lunch… he’s so fascinating to watch!
Karlee H. (verified owner) –
Getting my little hatchling from Tortstork was the best experience. Randy was extremely helpful through the process and answered all of my questions, and very quickly. I would recommend Tortstork to anyone and everyone! Best experience Thank you so much!
Jessica B. (verified owner) –
Highly recommend. I did a lot of shopping around before deciding to buy from Tortstork. I could not be happier with my purchase! Randy was in touch with me not long after I placed my order and was very kind and helpful. He even let me choose which tortoise I wanted. My tortoise arrived quickly and was packaged carefully. He is very active and has a great appetite. I’d recommend Tortstork to anyone!!
Becky Olson (verified owner) –
We were so excited to find a high-quality breeder. Our Hermann’s Tortoise (Reggie) arrived in excellent condition and has been thriving for us! Our entire family loves him/her so much and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. Tortstork provided excellent communication throughout the entire process and did a great job at ensuring that our new addition arrived quickly and safely. I cannot recommend Tortstork enough and I am quite confident this will not be our only purchase from them. 5 stars.
Tuyen P. (verified owner) –
It’s so cute and so perky and active
Michelle J. (verified owner) –
Tortstork was such a great company to buy from. My Hermann’s tortoise arrived safe and well. He even let me pick her out by picture!
Andrew P. (verified owner) –
Bought this little Hermann’s tortoise for my daughter after 12 yrs of her asking for a pet tortoise. Tortoises/Turtles are her favorite. Her little hatchling arrived in the most perfect condition. It is healthy, active and continues to thrive. My daughter absolutely loves her tortoise affectionately named Tortilla. Thank you Randy for the amazing experience, knowledge and costumer service. Highly recommend Tortstork to anyone!
Amanda B. (verified owner) –
Great customer service! Amazing & healthy & active hatchling! We love him so much already!!!
Catrina (verified owner) –
This experience was amazing! Randy was so supportive and responsive to my worried messages. Our baby is perfect and we hope to have him/her for many years! So far the baby is active, eating, and exploring all over the enclosure. It didn’t seem traumatized by shipping, like I was. I would recommend Tortstork to anyone.
Maggie (verified owner) –
Very customer friendly, helped answer all our questions. Tortoise arrived on time and healthy. Great experience buying from Tortstork.
Addison R. (verified owner) –
We love our new baby!
Joney M. (verified owner) –
Healthy Hatchling! Shipping was very quick. Overall a smooth and great transaction. Happy with my tortoise
Kristen L. (verified owner) –
Arrived safe and sound. We just love our new little baby tortoise!
Jennifer (verified owner) –
Our tortoise arrived healthy, active and wanted to eat right away. Thank you for this incredible experience. From ordering to delivery, everything was seamless! Our whole family loves our little tortoise. Excited to see him grow.
Adam R. (verified owner) –
Would definitely recommend!
Mathew SANDOVAL (verified owner) –
Healthy tortoise
Mariah G. (verified owner) –
Awesome! Received my hatchling tortoise and he was happy and healthy! Randy is great at what he does and I would 100% purchase from him again.
Chakiesha (verified owner) –
No one compares to Randy at Tortstork! (And believe me, I’ve searched around). He was extremely informative, patient, and helpful before, during, and after the purchase. He even allowed us to choose our very own shell baby. We couldn’t be happier with the experience! Thanks Randy!
Karensa R. (verified owner) –
Randy was very helpful, and I now am the proud owner of a happy and healthy tort baby! Forever thankful!
John Lytle (verified owner) –
Very happy with how everything went. Randy and TortStork are great!
Jennifer O. (verified owner) –
Very fast response to questions. Was delivered to WI which is very cold and he came packged very secure and warm. Very good experience. Gave him a warm soak then put him in his new home and he went straight to the food and then buried himself for the night.
Andrea Peterson (verified owner) –
My daughter loves her new tortoise. He’s very healthy and cute! He eats a lot and he’s very friendly. Tortstork was very helpful and answered our questions right away. Great experience!
Lloyd West (verified owner) –
As a new Tortoise owner I had many questions, and It was very nice that the owner was very honest and helpful with my final decision. And I know any other questions going forward he would immediately answer them! I will return as a customer
Zane S. (verified owner) –
Randy was great to work with and answered all of our questions! Our special delivery was the cutest baby tortoise ever!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I bought a few turtles from many websites. However, this is the best of them all. I barely write any reviews, but i know i need to do this because i want to support the best business. Owner is so responsive, answer all the questions i had. Giving you a trust feeling to purchase a healthy pets.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Received a healthy tortoise. Shipped on the date as promised.
Shawn (verified owner) –
Hatchling was in great shape. Was lively and ate food right away. Is settling in very well. Facebook messages were answered quickly. The order transaction was very easy and quick. I received my tortoise within 1 business day. It’s hard to find a decent breeder online. This was a great experience overall. I highly recommend TortStork.com. Thank you.
Xenia R. (verified owner) –
TortStork was the best! I first found them on a podcast called “The Pondcast” and was so impressed by Randy Betz’s interview and story. So I did research on his website and service and liked what I found. He was very responsive to emails and Facebook questions. We’ve only had our baby for 3 days, but so far I highly RECOMMEND this company!!!
Leah R. (verified owner) –
I had a great experience with torkstork .randy answered my many questions in a timely manner ,he really knows a lot about tortoises. which helped me feel more confident in my purchase. when my order did not appear on the day it was supposed to I reached out to randy,who in turn contacted the shipping company. there ended up being a 24 hour delay. when my baby eastern hermanns tortoises arrived randy reached out to see if I received my package and what to do next. when I opened the package the tortoises were warm,and one was already poking its head out looking around. they arrived healthy and very curious of there surroundings. I’m so happy I went with torkstork for my baby tortoises.
Brittney (verified owner) –
Randy was so helpful and Tortstork made the whole process so easy. They were immediately responsive and ready to help with everything!
Kathleen B. (verified owner) –
Very satisfied with the purchase of our male Hermann’s tortoise hatchling from Tortstork. The transaction was easy, Randy was very helpful and communicated with us throughout the whole process. Our tortoise arrived safe and healthy. We would highly recommend Tortstork.
Ethan (verified owner) –
The baby tortoise arrived healthy, alert and active. Thank you!
Evyan Henderson (verified owner) –
I’m in love with my tortoise tortstork was very helpful he answered all my questions quick and he told me what I needed to know if you every need a tortoise buy your tortoise from tort stork !
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My tortoise was securely packed and was alert and eating practically right out of the box. I’m extremely happy I chose to order from this company
Ryan Harris (verified owner) –
I searched for weeks for a good, trustworthy website to purchase a tortoise from. I accidentally stumbled across Tortstork (I believe) from a random “unboxing” video on YouTube. I liked the reviews, and the webpages for the company. (Randy, the owners posts on his group fb page we’re what really sold me. It became clear that he’s honest, and cares about his turtles- and the customers.) So I went for it! Almost immediately I received a personal email from the owner himself, thanking me etc. He mailed it out right when he said he would- and it came the following day. I even received a text from the owner letting me know he checked it’s status, and that it was in my town, and to please text him when my package arrived. Turtle arrived safely, and happy. VERY well packed, and comfy for the long haul from (literally) one end of the US to the other end. I was so overwhelmed on my search before finding TortStork. Tortstork fixed that, and helped me get a turtle for my family. We couldn’t be happier, and immediately all collectively started talking about wanting another one in the next month, lol. I can’t wait to order another! Thanks again!
Steven Schellhase (verified owner) –
Owner Randy Betz wins the lifetime achievement Oscar for best, proactive customer service. Bad winter weather caused would have caused delays. Randy contacted me and told me he was going to wait for shipping times to improve before sending the turtle. When the new shipping was delayed, he contacted me right away to tell me that the turtle would be OK but it would arrive one day later. He contacted me before FedEx could do it automatically. Amazing! If there ever was an opportunity to rate someone 10 out of 5 stars, this is it.
Nate (verified owner) –
Thanks Randy for all your help and advice.
Julie S. (verified owner) –
Our Eastern Hermann’s female hatchling arrived safe and sound! She was well packed for protection and was kept warm with a heat pack. She is so adorable. She is a great addition to the family!
Haley D. (verified owner) –
Arrived happy and healthy, thank you so much!
Diamond (verified owner) –
Best service/response. Would buy here again
Cadence F. (verified owner) –
Our Eastern Hermann hatchling arrived as scheduled and was packaged as described. The information provided in the package and on the website were very helpful as we support our new pet in adapting to a new environment.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Tortoise is great so cute and tiny. I really enjoyed the process. Everything was very safe and it was so exciting unpacking the tortoise. I would totally buy again.
Jessica D. (verified owner) –
So absolutely worth it! Randy helped so much and this world needs more people like him. ❤️
Noah Palermo (verified owner) –
Randel was awesome! Answered all of my questions! And my lil baby tortoise “Kenji” is loving his new home!
Sydney (verified owner) –
We were so happy with the tortoise and the customer service- I accidentally filled out the address wrong for shipping, and Randy called me personally the same day to make sure everything got sorted out and we could still get our tortoise when we wanted him. I would highly recommend ordering from Tortstork!
Alana M. (verified owner) –
Extremely happy with our experience and interactions with Tortstork!
We had been thinking about getting a tortoise for almost a year (so much research!). Once we decided on a Hermann’s, we started looking into captive bred only breeders. We found quite a few, but when researching them, we read many (many) bad/disappointing reviews when googling the reputation of the various companies. We found Tortstork recommended in a tortoise forum and couldn’t find one negative experience reported. It was so important to us to find a responsible, knowledgeable, and caring person. I am in the veterinary profession, so am probably overly critical and very careful when it comes to breeders.
From day one, Randy was very responsive, and answered all of my many emails. We very much appreciated his clear instructions and care sheets linked on his website as well. He sent pictures of all his available hatchlings, and we got pick out our new family member! He then sent extra pictures of the one we selected, which we really appreciated.
Once we were all set up (husbandry-wise), he sent ‘Bear Greens’ FedEx priority overnight, which I did have a lot of anxiety about. Randy was so understanding about all of my worries, and put my mind at ease. Bear Greens arrived, without any delays, by noon the next day. He was ‘packaged’ very securely, and was cozy and warm. We soaked him right away (per included care sheet), then moved him to his tortoise table. He was very active, explored everything, and then ate a lot!
Thank you so so much for making this (first) experience as stress free and easy on all of us (tortoise included!). We are so thankful to have found you! We really could not have imagined a better outcome, and are head-over heels in love with our little guy. Our son is already talking about another 😅.
Victoria Shayne (verified owner) –
We’ve had our little one for two weeks now and Randy has been absolutely amazing! We had a slight issue which led me to reach out to Randy for help, I was panicked of course, but he answered right away and put me at ease, offered solutions that got our little one back on track in less than a day! Our little Bo is the most adorable and HEALTHY little hatchling from the start, very active and personable. We couldn’t have found a better match. Randy had been answering my questions for nearly a month before we were able to have everything setup for the arrival of our hatchling—the customer service is great but the care of the tortoises really sold me on Randy, one of the best breeders out there.
Jennifer M. (verified owner) –
Randy was so extremely helpful and promptly answered all of my questions. He was able to cater to my special request of surprising my daughter on her 12th birthday with an Eastern Hermann hatchling. It arrived at the perfect time on her birthday and Randy even texted me to see what my daughter’s reaction was. The hatchling is amazing. My daughter named him Pickles and it was instant love. As if they were both meant to be together. Thank you so much TortStork for making my very deserving little girl so extremely happy. ❤️🐢
Yen (verified owner) –
The whole experience was very good. I really appreciate that Randal was so helpful even before we made our purchase. When our baby was available, we were able to choose him. Then on the way here, there was a hiccup with FedEx but Randal assured us that Frankie was well packed. As soon as he got here, we soaked him and he was very active. He ended up eating in the afternoon. We are very happy with our experience. Thank you Randal!!!!
reghan u. (verified owner) –
I could not recommend ordering from Tortstork enough. After months of searching and emailing companies for a reputable breeder, Mr. Randy was the first to respond(in less than an hour, too!) to my email regarding a Hermann’s tortoise. He send me pictures and kept me updated on when my tort would be shipped. Shipping was fast, and my little tortoise was safe and secure just as the website describes their shipping process. I’ve never seen such a healthy, active, and adorable hatchling!! Thank you, Tortstork and Randy!
Emily (verified owner) –
My first tortoise! Though, I was a nervous wreck Randy helped me a lot to answer all my questions best first time experience!
Stacie W. (verified owner) –
Excellent communication to order request
Veronica S. (verified owner) –
Great service and experience
Joanny V. (verified owner) –
I am so happy with my eastern Hermann tortoise, he is so active and eating well. Can’t wait to see him grow. I def recommend tort stork, and will come back if I ever buy another tortoise !
Christian Burnett (verified owner) –
Very happy. Thank you.
Derek Brothers (verified owner) –
I haved named him Ozymandias, or Ozy. He is my baby and he will outlive everyone I know. Very satisfied, thanks y’all!!
Paul Stanford (verified owner) –
I decided to purchase an Eastern Hermanns Tortoise. Randal was very helpful and professional. I received my tortoise overnight via FedEx and packaging of my little buddy was beyond thoughtful with comfort and safety a priority! Thanks Tortstork for a wonderful experience! Thinking of calling him Sheldon. 🐢
Grace (verified owner) –
Randy was so helpful! He answered all our questions as first-time tortoise owners, and our tort is thriving in her new home!
Sharon G. (verified owner) –
Absolutely amazing service from start to finish. They are super friendly and their customer service and care for the animals is outstanding!!!
Lierin (verified owner) –
Adorable little baby hermanns tortoise. Arrived on time, packed well. Active and eating well from day one! Randy has been super helpful with all questions!
Alana M. (verified owner) –
Second hatchling purchase we’ve trusted with Randy at Tortstork. We love how we are able to pick out our new family member, the additional pictures he sends, and the patience he displays with too many emails from a worried/anxious family. Our new little guy arrived so well hydrated, active, and healthy! Really happy with the dependable, safe shipping option he provides as well. Thanks again for everything! ♥️
Kathleen (verified owner) –
We received a beautiful and healthy baby Hermann’s tortoise! He is charming! He immediately became part of the family! He is active and eats well quickly adapting to his new environment. Randal was a pleasure to work with and went above expectations with his advice and his obvious care for the animals he sells.
Michelle Schnacke (verified owner) –
Perfect
Dana (verified owner) –
She is absolutely perfect! Hyper, perfect and a “brat”.
Bryan B. (verified owner) –
The best! We had been searching for a new tortoise hatchling for months and just couldn’t decide on the best breeder. After extensive research we were set on Tortstork, and could not be happier with our baby Hermanns. She was alert, active, and HUNGRY after her flight to Miami, and I swear she’s already grown an inch 😉 Penelope is loving her Florida sunbathing and fresh hibiscus flowers! Thank you again Randy we will definitely be back!!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
The experience was quick and easy. I was looking for the last 3 months and discovered Tortstorks. The packaging was great she had a little cool pack to keep her comfortable during her travels.
Thomas (verified owner) –
Randy was awesome and answered all our questions. We received our Hermann’s a few days ago. He is perfect, healthy, active, and a great eater. The kids absolutely love him and named him Toby.
Michael N. (verified owner) –
My experience was fantastic. The tortoise came in happy and healthy, and the whole process was made easy and simple. Highly recommend!
Chloe Bolden (verified owner) –
I had a great experience! Will definitely return in the future. My tortoise came in happy and healthy. He was moving around and eating within the first 15 minutes of his arrival! The customer service was also great. Whatever questions I had were answered immediately! I am very satisfied with tortstork!!
Danielle Flynn (verified owner) –
The absolute best experience!!! Randy was so awesome with helping me set up shipping and answering all my questions! This was a birthday present for a family member and he assured us it would arrive on time with it did and in perfect health!! They are absolutely ecstatic with new tortoise!! We already have one ourselves and wouldn’t go anywhere else!! Tortstork is the absolute best! They are professional and take good care of their tortoises and it shows! Thank you so much!! Highly recommend!
Molly Hoffman (verified owner) –
I was shocked by how kind Randy was and how patiently he helped me narrow down the best tortoise & age. Tim The Tool Man Tortoise is absolutely adorable, and we can’t wait to see what he adds to our family!!
Kursad Tosun (verified owner) –
Thanks.
John R. (verified owner) –
Exceptional service and timely communications!!! I couldn’t have ask for anything more!!! My little nugget Salvador arrived safe and sound and was eating and soaking like a champ after his arrival!!!
Michael Cooke (verified owner) –
One very happy daughter!
Kelsey Nichols (verified owner) –
We were so excited to get our little tort! Had a soak right away and was eating within an hour of arriving. It is doing well, very active, and we are just in love! My daughter loves to sit and watch the little one eat and burrow. Randy was very attentive with emails and with coordinating the shipping date. Thank you Tortstork!
Angela (verified owner) –
Magenta arrived healthy and has made herself at home.
Ginette A. (verified owner) –
Awesome experience! Little guy was shipped perfectly and arrived active and healthy! Great communication as well! Thanks!!
Alyssa Baker (verified owner) –
I LOVE my little guy so much! He is adorable, healthy, active, and everything I hoped for! ☺️ Thanks Tortstork!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Very nice tortoise!
Catherine W. (verified owner) –
The tortoise came on time and looks very healthy! The owner was good about responding to emails.
Amanda G. (verified owner) –
Healthy and happy turtle! We just love her.
verity (verified owner) –
Our little tortoise has been energetic and happy and loves running laps in her enclosure!💚
Christopher Adams (verified owner) –
We received our healthy tortoise. They were very responsive and nice to buy from.
Ashleigh Dudics (verified owner) –
My son recently decided to buy his very own tortoise. Because I follow Helix I knew where we would get it. Moo arrived when stated and alive. He has settled in nicely to this mad house and my son is absolutely in love and doesn’t regret spending 250.00 of his own money to get it and coming from a 13 year that’s amazing.
Derek C. (verified owner) –
Shipping was fast and delivered on time and my tortiose was in great shape, I emailed a follow up question about my tortiose and got a response rather quickly.
Marc Panizzi (verified owner) –
We love our boy Scooter! Thank you so much for giving us an angel
Lisa Herkstroeter (verified owner) –
Great customer service and very helpful!! Absolutely love my baby tortoise 🐢
Cathleen (verified owner) –
Great experience! Randy was great at answering questions and working with me. Our little tortoise is healthy and arrived just as promised! Would absolutely recommend.
Lauren (verified owner) –
Randy is great! He personally communicated a shipping delay. Also labeled my new babies with hatch dates for me. Would absolutely order from him again!
Alex Ruedel (verified owner) –
The journey of finding a baby tortoise breeder can often be challenging, throughout the many websites I visited i found most appeared untrustworthy and not greatly reliable.
When coming across Randy and TortStork. I truly felt safe. His devotion and care for these animals awell as us the customer, is true and incredibly caring.
He quickly replies to Emails and provides any information you may need.
My Eastern Hermanns tortoise (Little Sinatra) arrived as scheduled and within hours was active, exploring, eating and drinking, healthy.
I have never loved a creature so much.
Grateful.
My deepest respect and forever my infinite gratitude for Randy and what he does for all of us.
Alexander G. (verified owner) –
Very nice tortoise.
Joe P. (verified owner) –
The little guy arrived on time and in good shape. So far adapting well to his habitat.
Karla H. (verified owner) –
I love my tortoise so much, he looks very healthy just needs to get used to his new environment! Randal is such an understanding person and always replied fast to any questions I had. Can’t wait to see my little baby grow 🙂