Inquiry Tortoise Universe??

[rcarichter]

Anyone heard of Tortoise Universe? tortoiseuv.webs.com

The website is well organized, with prices in USD, but at no point is there any mention of location.
It has the markings of a well-made Cameroon deal, but it never hurts to ask. They won't provide photos of actual animals, so I wouldn't buy from them anyway. Just wanted to get a few other opinions.

Thanks!
Noelle

 

[Big Time Reptiles]

I recognize some of the photos from dealer/breeders here in the U.S.~IT'S A SCAM!

Below is their price list. It's BUNK!

Below is our pricelist.

Galapagos (Geochelone Nigra) : Hatchlings: $3000.00 Juveniles: $4800.00 Sub adults: $8000.00 Adults: $12000.00 Proven pair: $19000.00

leopard (Geochelone pardalis) : Hatchlings: $120.00 Juveniles: $100.00 Sub adults: $350.00 Adults: $500.00 Proven pair: $1000.00

Aldabra (Geochelone gigantea) : Hatchlings: $1200.00 Juveniles: $1600.00 Sub adults: $4500.00 Adults: $7000.00 Proven pair: $13000.00

Radiated (Geochelone radiata) : Hatchlings: $800.00 Juveniles: $1400.00 Sub adults: $1600.00 Adults: $2100.00 Proven pair: $4000.00

Sulcata (Geochelone sulcata) : Hatchlings: $100.00 Juveniles: $150.00 Sub adults: $180.00 Adults: $250.00 Proven pair: $1000.00

Egyptian (Testudo kleinmanni ) : Hatchlings: $350.00 Juveniles: $450.00 Sub adults: $550.00 Adults: $750.00 Proven pair: $1300.00

Red foot (Geochelone carbonia) : Hatchlings: $120.00 Juveniles: $120.00 Sub adults: $150.00 Adults: $280.00 Proven pair: $600.00

Yellow foot (Geochelone denticulata) : Hatchlings: $100.00 Juveniles: $130.00 Sub adults: $180.00 Adults: $250.00 Proven pair: $600.00

Indian star (Geochelone elegans) : Hatchlings: $400.00 Juveniles: $500.00 Sub adults: $550.00 Adults: $750.00 Proven pair: $1300.00

Russian (Testudo horsfieldi) : Hatchlings: $175.00 Juveniles: $200.00 Sub adults: $250.00 Adults: $450.00 Proven pair: $800.00

Burmese star (Geochelone platynota) : Hatchlings: $900.00 Juveniles: $1500.00 Sub adults: $2000.00 Adults: $2500.00 Proven pair: $4000.00


Big Time Reptiles
Lynn Peterson

 

[rcarichter]

I figured as much. Thanks!!!

Noelle

 

[TylerStewart]

Looks like a African scam to me.... I don't see any of my photos on there, but much of the text and FAQ page are stolen from my site TortoiseSupply.com (that I wrote) with a few words added and removed and rearranged a bit.

 

[LauraB]

Yep, yep, yep ... I noticed, from perusing the website, they use "Ucoz" shipping ... never heard of it. Looks like both domains are registered to the same Camaroon scammer. Good call, Noelle.