Aldabra Giant
The Living Legend
Starts from $450 USD
(CITES Appendix II)Price List by Size SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
| Size Range | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 11-12cm | $450 |
* Prices exclude shipping. Subject to availability and shell perfection.
The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is the second largest tortoise species in the world. Owning an Aldabra is not just keeping a pet; it is preserving a legacy. Known for their "puppy-like" personality, they are incredibly intelligent, responsive to their owners, and can become a multi-generational family heirloom.
The Prehistoric Giant
Prehistoric Majesty
Aldabras possess a high-domed, dark grey-black carapace that serves as a thermal battery. Their long, serpentine necks allow them to reach food sources other tortoises cannot, adding to their dinosaur-like appearance. A healthy specimen showcases a smooth shell (no pyramiding) and robust, elephantine legs capable of supporting immense weight.
Legacy Asset
With a lifespan exceeding 150 years, buying an Aldabra is a lifetime commitment and a legacy investment. Adult breeding pairs are incredibly valuable and rare. They act as a status symbol of exotic collections, comparable to owning a living piece of history. Their value tends to increase significantly with size and perfect shell conformation.
Space & Diet
- Space: Requires significant outdoor space as adults. They are active roamers.
- Water: Unlike Sulcatas, Aldabras love water and mud wallows. A large soaking pool is mandatory.
- Diet: Massive consumers of grass and hay. Can tolerate some fruit occasionally, unlike other arid species.
- Climate: Tropical species. Requires supplemental heat if temperatures drop below 24°C.
Gentle Giants
Aldabras are famous for their intelligence and temperament. They quickly learn to recognize their keepers, often coming when called or stretching their necks for scratches ("finching"). They are generally very docile and can coexist with other animals if space permits, making them the ultimate interactive reptile pet.
