ALDABRA OR GALOP

[ALDABRAMAN]

If the cost was of no issue, which one would you be inclined to choose if you had the choice, aldabra or galop?

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

Aldabra, of course! Because I know this awesome breeder in Fl.......

 

[Fernando]

If money was no issue I'd have a ridiculously huge yard and have both.

 

[DeanS]

Galaps have always been my favorite...until I discovered how equally enamored I am with sulcatas! I think Galaps are one of more regal-looking reptiles to walk the planet!

 

[dmarcus]

Although I love how large the Galop's get I am fascinated by the color and how different the Aldabra are compared to other torts. So my choice would have to be Aldabra.

 

[Balboa]

If I had to choose only one, it would be Galop. Nothing at all wrong with Aldab's, but I mean come on, its a Galop! Ever since I read about them as a little kid I wanted one. I remember looking at my tiny little boxie and wondering if he'd get close to that big. LOL

 

[dmmj]

While I like both species and will own both one day, If I had to choose which I assume is the purpose of this poll. I would have to choose a galap, they win but only by a small margin.

 

[Robert]

1 vote for Aldab, because I know exactly who I would PM with all of my questions!

 

[lucas339]

i vote galop cause i always love them!!

 

[Fernando]

If I had to choose only one, it would be Galop. Nothing at all wrong with Aldab's, but I mean come on, its a Galop! Ever since I read about them as a little kid I wanted one. I remember looking at my tiny little boxie and wondering if he'd get close to that big. LOL

+1

 

[B K]

Going to have to go with the Aldabra because the wife said I can have one.

 

[gummybearpoop]

Sorry Greg....galaps for me. In my experience, just more outgoing (though male aldabras seem so laid back and chill). The saddlebacks would be my pick since some don't get quite as large and they look so cool.

 

[Mean Guy]

Galop by a neck.

 

[Edna]

Even if cost were not an issue, size would still keep me from having either. I would like to be able to handle whatever critters I have by myself, without help. So I might take those unlimited funds and apply them to something much smaller and still exotic. Or I might just indulge myself in a whole herd of ornate boxies because I love them so.....

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Thanks for all that have participated so far, kinda even up on preferences so far.

 

[OllieInAZ]

I'm new to the tort world but am really enjoying my leopards. I can already imagine the joys of raising one or two of these giants. I'm curious about the outdoor space requirements though.

How much grazing space do they need? I've read a lot that simply says, "the bigger the better" but wonder if an average-ish residential back yard is enough or too small?

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

I'm new to the tort world but am really enjoying my leopards. I can already imagine the joys of raising one or two of these giants. I'm curious about the outdoor space requirements though.

How much grazing space do they need? I've read a lot that simply says, "the bigger the better" but wonder if an average-ish residential back yard is enough or too small?

We have about one acre dedicated to 3.7 aldabras. It works well for our breeding program in Florida.

 

[DeanS]

Greg...this turned out to be a really cool post! I really thought most would go for Galaps by a landslide...but it's really pretty close.

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I'm curious about the outdoor space requirements though.

How much grazing space do they need? I've read a lot that simply says, "the bigger the better" but wonder if an average-ish residential back yard is enough or too small?

I know a guy about 100 miles away who keeps a single 250 pound female in a very typical backyard setting...about 1/8 total property size.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Greg...this turned out to be a really cool post! I really thought most would go for Galaps by a landslide...but it's really pretty close.

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I'm curious about the outdoor space requirements though.

How much grazing space do they need? I've read a lot that simply says, "the bigger the better" but wonder if an average-ish residential back yard is enough or too small?

I know a guy about 100 miles away who keeps a single 250 pound female in a very typical backyard setting...about 1/8 total property size.

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Interesting, I know the Galop and Aldabra are so different. I hardly ever see any Galops for sale and know of only one breeder that is/has producing them. I would think the permit issue for Galops would also be an issue. I was considering starting a Galop breeding program at one time several years ago, just fiqured it would be best to stay with one species and try to perfect it! Not to mention all the work it would be to locate and try to purchase a good colony of Galops, Next to impossible, lol.....

P.S. If your friend's female aldabra is imported and older, please have them contact me if they ever want to sell her, I am a cash buyer. I have always offered a free hatchling to anyone that provides me a lead to any adult and I purchase it. FYI, goes for anyone.

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

Hard to choose, but I guess a Galop, if I must choose one or the other...it'll never be practical to have either, for me, so it's a moot point.

It'd sure cool to have either living in my yard, though!