Aldabra Tortoise

Blog #15 (Aldabra Tortoises)

1. Aldabra Tortoise Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because it's a big tortoise and looks much different than Hyde. 

4. I liked that they listed shocking weights and ages of these tortoises. They get up to 550 pounds, but kept in captivity they can get to about 800! That's a ton of tortoise.. These tortoises are also long living up to more than 200 years old. The oldest recorded in captivity is 170 in a zoo. This species is one of the largest tortoise species in the whole world. 

5. I learned that these tortoises are actually really rewarding pets, but they most likely will outlive you. Better leave someone in your will to take care of your aldabra! These tortoises spend most of their time eating and are herbivores. They are deceptively quick when threatened and when presented with treats they will spring for it. After 2 years old these tortoises should move from tortoise tubs to being kept outside,

6. No Questions-

7a. No, I wouldn't keep this as a pet because of how huge they are and how old they can get. I'm a snake person most definitely. 

b. Between 2,000-3,000 for this kind of tortoise. 

c. They can be purchase at http://www.theturtlesource.com/i.asp?id=225689767 for 3,495 at most and at http://www.tortoisesupply.com/baby-aldabra-tortoise/ for $2,000.

d. No there are no morphs.

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g. It's conservation status of being endangered is 'vulnerable' for extinction.

h. No permit to purchase- as long as you can house them well. 

i. No controversy- 

8. These tortoises of course require a large outside enclosure after they become about 2 or 3 years old. Make sure to supply them with lots of greens and fruits. They love to eat. Also consider heat pads for your tortoise if you live in a funky environment. 

9. This would be an expert level animal because of their size and age conditions. They are very special animals to live for that long, so you must have someone look after them and keep them in the fam.

10. The most interesting thing about the Aldabra is there size and living!