| Welcome to my reviews section. Here you can read testimonials from satisfied customers. This section may aid you in making a decision if you are considering buying a captive bred turtle or tortoise from me. If you have already dealt with Garden State Tortoise and would like to submit your own review, please send it to chrisleone@gardenstatetortoise.com. Also be sure to check the Available page to see if I have what you're looking for. |
"Dealing with Chris was a very good experience, Great
communication! He even sent my photos of the tortoise
I was getting. Super fast shipping when the tortoise
arrived he was flawless in perfect condition, Very
healthy. This is what I was expected. I will definitely
buy from again."
Jose, NY
communication! He even sent my photos of the tortoise
I was getting. Super fast shipping when the tortoise
arrived he was flawless in perfect condition, Very
healthy. This is what I was expected. I will definitely
buy from again."
Jose, NY
"On 7/11/08 I notified Chris I was interested in a Golden Greek Female he had listed
for sale. Chris emailed me and said she was available and gave me shipping prices, and
asked that I let him know right away if I wanted her. I responded immediately.
On 7/12/08 I sent Chris the purchase price plus shipping (which designates arrival
time) via pay pal. Chris informed me that he had a shipment going out Monday but if
another day would be better to have her shipped he was happy to do that. I informed
him Monday was fine. On 7/15/08, Monday at 1015 am she arrived. She was well
packaged and did not seem overly stressed upon arrival.
His description of her and the information he supplied me with was valuable and will
help add to her comfort and continued good health.
Thank you Chris, You saw to it this was a smooth transaction, and a safely shipped
reptile. I am a very satisfied customer. Hope to do business with you in the future."
Robyn Kohr, CA
for sale. Chris emailed me and said she was available and gave me shipping prices, and
asked that I let him know right away if I wanted her. I responded immediately.
On 7/12/08 I sent Chris the purchase price plus shipping (which designates arrival
time) via pay pal. Chris informed me that he had a shipment going out Monday but if
another day would be better to have her shipped he was happy to do that. I informed
him Monday was fine. On 7/15/08, Monday at 1015 am she arrived. She was well
packaged and did not seem overly stressed upon arrival.
His description of her and the information he supplied me with was valuable and will
help add to her comfort and continued good health.
Thank you Chris, You saw to it this was a smooth transaction, and a safely shipped
reptile. I am a very satisfied customer. Hope to do business with you in the future."
Robyn Kohr, CA
"On March 18, I received a perfect Western Hermans
tortoise from Chris. She was expertly packed and
arrived well and hungry. I could not ask for a better
transaction. Great and friendly communication and
awesome tortoise! What a pro. Way to go Chris!"
Paula Lopez, NY
tortoise from Chris. She was expertly packed and
arrived well and hungry. I could not ask for a better
transaction. Great and friendly communication and
awesome tortoise! What a pro. Way to go Chris!"
Paula Lopez, NY
"Like all good reptile momma want to be's I first studied about what type of reptile I
wanted and what would best fit my lifestyle. I studied and realized a tortoise was the
best fit and a Hermanni Hermanni or Western Herman was what I wanted. I began my
search on the internet studying the tortoise along the way. I spoke to some honest
people but they only had Eastern Hermans. I spoke to some dishonest people and lost
some money and my confidence but I persevered. I spoke to some misguide people
who were hybridizing their tortoise by breeding Eastern to Western and calling them
Western. I finally found Chris Leone he was honest and very enlightened about the
Hermans I received my new family member "Gabriel" in very good shape and now he
is thriving and is beautiful."
Hope Carpenter, TX
wanted and what would best fit my lifestyle. I studied and realized a tortoise was the
best fit and a Hermanni Hermanni or Western Herman was what I wanted. I began my
search on the internet studying the tortoise along the way. I spoke to some honest
people but they only had Eastern Hermans. I spoke to some dishonest people and lost
some money and my confidence but I persevered. I spoke to some misguide people
who were hybridizing their tortoise by breeding Eastern to Western and calling them
Western. I finally found Chris Leone he was honest and very enlightened about the
Hermans I received my new family member "Gabriel" in very good shape and now he
is thriving and is beautiful."
Hope Carpenter, TX
"Chris offers some great captive bred chelonian species
and has state-of-the-art facilities for keeping his captive
breeding populations and incubating their eggs. I
purchased a hatchling western Hermann's tortoise from
Chris, and I'm very happy with the health, vitality, and
strength of the tortoise, which was evident from the
moment I opened the shipment."
Michael Tuma, CA
and has state-of-the-art facilities for keeping his captive
breeding populations and incubating their eggs. I
purchased a hatchling western Hermann's tortoise from
Chris, and I'm very happy with the health, vitality, and
strength of the tortoise, which was evident from the
moment I opened the shipment."
Michael Tuma, CA
"Chris is a tremendous resource. His expertise with
turtles made my introduction to these amazing animals
a pleasure. In all of our dealings he has been prompt
and reliable."
JoAn Street, ME
turtles made my introduction to these amazing animals
a pleasure. In all of our dealings he has been prompt
and reliable."
JoAn Street, ME
"I purchased an 07 CB Spotted Turtle from Chris (Garden State Tortoise)
in May of 2008. I received a very attractive and healthy young turtle. The
turtle arrived promptly and Chris was very helpful in providing me with
all the information I required to satisfy my permit for this species. The
turtle acclimated quickly to its new surroundings and began actively
exploring and feeding within the first day. I have been very satisfied with
my transaction with Garden State Tortoise."
Jim Spetz, OH
in May of 2008. I received a very attractive and healthy young turtle. The
turtle arrived promptly and Chris was very helpful in providing me with
all the information I required to satisfy my permit for this species. The
turtle acclimated quickly to its new surroundings and began actively
exploring and feeding within the first day. I have been very satisfied with
my transaction with Garden State Tortoise."
Jim Spetz, OH
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
"Early August 2008, I somehow linked into Chris's
website and was impressed. I immediately contacted
him about the hatchling turtles that were available & he
soon replied back. We ultimately arranged a day to
send my order, and the hatchlings arrived promptly as
scheduled in excellent health and were eating the first
day. The whole transaction was smooth, reliable, and
satisfying. I would definitely recommend Chris &
Garden State Tortoise for anyone interested in these
great animals. Thanks again!"
Dan Gagné, PA
website and was impressed. I immediately contacted
him about the hatchling turtles that were available & he
soon replied back. We ultimately arranged a day to
send my order, and the hatchlings arrived promptly as
scheduled in excellent health and were eating the first
day. The whole transaction was smooth, reliable, and
satisfying. I would definitely recommend Chris &
Garden State Tortoise for anyone interested in these
great animals. Thanks again!"
Dan Gagné, PA
"In a hobby where quality is paramount, Chris offers nothing less than
quality, beautiful, and healthy turtles. Having purchased turtles from him
in the recent past, I have nothing but positive accolades to say about
Chris' turtles and level of care when shipping. I would without a doubt
purchase again and again. Thanks Chris!"
Barry Lambert
Spectrum Reptiles, CA
quality, beautiful, and healthy turtles. Having purchased turtles from him
in the recent past, I have nothing but positive accolades to say about
Chris' turtles and level of care when shipping. I would without a doubt
purchase again and again. Thanks Chris!"
Barry Lambert
Spectrum Reptiles, CA
"I couldn’t be happier with my Northern Terrapin from
Chris. He (Chris) was very patient with my questions
and moments of indecision and was quick to respond.
The transaction was smooth and I got a healthy baby.
I would definitely go to him again. "
Marti Mosses, MD
Chris. He (Chris) was very patient with my questions
and moments of indecision and was quick to respond.
The transaction was smooth and I got a healthy baby.
I would definitely go to him again. "
Marti Mosses, MD
OK so got my new woodie.......he's wee fella! He was well
packaged.......arrived promptly after Chris's notifying email. Chris also
provided me with the necessary documents to fulfill my states
requirements to keep this species. The turtle is healthy and doing well.
Chris went so far as to give me access to pictures of Indy's mom and
pop! I would definitely order from Chris again with out hesitation:)
Jill Weiland, OH
packaged.......arrived promptly after Chris's notifying email. Chris also
provided me with the necessary documents to fulfill my states
requirements to keep this species. The turtle is healthy and doing well.
Chris went so far as to give me access to pictures of Indy's mom and
pop! I would definitely order from Chris again with out hesitation:)
Jill Weiland, OH