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Good Guy Michael Rajkumar, A+, highly recommended

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I just bought two sub-adult Greek tortoises (Greek ibera) from Mr. Michael Rajkumar. They are captive bred animals, very active, healthy, and eating well, not shy at all. They start eating 30 minutes out of the box. Although they are captive bred, they have perfect and beautiful shell conditions, no sign of overgrowth or pyramiding at all.

Besides the high quality and health condition of the animals, I would like to highly recommend Mr. Michael Rajkumar because of his excellent service. Actually we negotiate about the price for a long time, more than two weeks, and he is a very patient. I also asked lots of questions, and even asked him to hand feed the tortoises and let me know their response. He answered my questions in time, and very patiently. We have more than 25 email corresponds.

The animals are packaged carefully, and delivered in time. He made a good quality insulation box, and tortoises are put in cloth bags.
 
I ordered a hatchling redfoot tortoise from Michael and it arrived today :) it was lively and very healthy compared to others I have ordered. The shipping of the tortoise was first class! Insulated box, packed well with moisture and some moss to absorb the impacts from shipping. Michael was very helpful with questions and extremely patient. I highly recommend him give him 5 stars for an all around perfect 1st time experience :) thanks Michael I will not hesitate to contact you for my next purchase :)
 
It was a pleasure working with Michael. I purchased some turtles from him a couple of weeks ago and they are doing great. I appreciated his detailed emails regarding their husbandry. I could tell that he saw his turtles a much more than simple commodities. I would do business with him again.
 
Reeves Turtles

I just received 4 hatchling reeves turtles from Michael and cannot express how happy I am with this transaction. All was well with communications and I would definitely work with Michael again any day. These little turtles are so active and well hardened. I am wishing I had orderedm ore, they are so awesome. Thanks Michael.
 
Excellent service and turtles

Received two hatchling razorback musks today- both were looking great and were packed very well. Transaction was quick and easy and he always replied in a timely manner. Could not be more satisfied.
 
I recently received 10 Reeves turtle hatchlings from Michael and couldn't have been more pleased with the animals. They were in excellent shape, packed very well in their shipping box, and began eating the same day they arrived once I got them setup. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase turtles from him again in the future! :)

Thanks, Lance Paden
 
I bought one turtle just to make sure of the quality, and I was not disappointed. I just ordered five more. Shipping was as stated, and the condition upon arrival was good.
 
9 Month old Sulcata

My tortoise arrived today alive and well. He seems to be very healthy and started eating right away. Michael was there every step and the way and answered emails very quickly.
Thanks again
 
I purchased a pair of Mauremys nigricans from Michael. These are pricey little hatchlings so there's always stress in shipping or receiving. Michael was very professional in handling the transaction, very informative about husbandry and very interested in the long term conservation prospects of helping to build other colonies of this species. Really appreciated his approach and would be happy to do business with him again.
 
Michael was awesome

Hey just received a pair of beautiful juvi Reeves from Michael! It was a pleasure dealing with him. He had great response time and awesome communications. It was obvious that Michael took great care in packing these little guys. Thank you again!!

Bob
 
Michael Raikumar

Michael Raikumar is a great individual to purchase turtles from. Very knowledgeable, knows his stuff, great packing job (it was in the high 80's and turtles arrived in wonderful shape) and on time. Bought three spotteds and they were very nice and healthy. Thanks Michael. Tom
 
Got my Russian hatchling very quickly, and in great ahape. He checked with me to be sure everything was going well every step if the way. He is also very helpful with hisbandry advice & quick to respond to e-mails. Baby is eating & doing fantastic. Michael Rajkumar gets an A++
 
Michael's animals arrived in top notch condition and started eating right out of the shipping box, literally within minutes. Flawless service, good pricing, agreeable fellow to deal with online and with plenty of good tips for rearing the baby wood turtles I bought from him. Solid guy from my experience with him.
 
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