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    Need advice on rehoming large male Galapagos Tortoise

    I am interested, but a perfect environment is essential. Would one exist in Phoenix? Not one of my favorite places. Are they into conservation or just breeding? As I said, I am well aware of his monetary value. I appreciate your rsponse and your assistance. I am in no hurry to part with Bert.
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    Need advice on rehoming large male Galapagos Tortoise

    I have a 25 year old male Galapagos Tortoise I am contemplating parting with at some time in the not-too-distant future. I am nearly 80. He (Bert) has been a beloved part of my family since I acquired him at 6 months and, at last weigh-in several years ago, he weighed 350 lbs. He has grown...
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    Chaco Tortoises

    Understood. Bert was acquired from an Arizona dealer who had the proper CITEs permits to bring the hatchling to AZ 25 years ago. Thans for the communication. Linda
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    Chaco Tortoises

    Thanks for your reply. Do ‘t recall the last name and don’t have his contact info any more. Hoping he will reply. Thanks. Linda
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    Chaco Tortoises

    Hi. I have posted before on this website before and met a nice guy named Steve (I believe) who answered some questions about sexing Chacos and he expressed interest in purchasing the two nice Chacos I now know to be both males. If anyone knows how to reach this Steve person, I may consider a...
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    Chaco Tortoise Breeding

    Hi. I live in Tucson, AZ. I have had a pair of Chacos for about 12 years, both quite happy and healthy in the Tucson desert environment. I can confirm I have one of each gender. I see a lot of breeding activity, but have never seen the female digging a nest. The articles I've read say that...
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