Aldabra tortoise laying eggs @ ALDABRAMAN

[ALDABRAMAN]

 

[NorCal tortoise guy]

So interesting being able to see the eggs descend in the tail!

Dose you being there not bother the female? My sulcata females don't like if I come around when they are laying.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

So interesting being able to see the eggs descend in the tail!

Dose you being there not bother the female? My sulcata females don't like if I come around when they are laying.

~ Not usually, if we detect any stress or comfortableness we simply let her proceed without any hassle.

 

[NorCal tortoise guy]

~ Not usually, if we detect any stress or comfortableness we simply let her proceed without any hassle.

So cool!
I wonder if aldabras as a species are more talerant or if it has more to do with the amout of time you spend with your group

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

So cool!
I wonder if aldabras as a species are more talerant or if it has more to do with the amout of time you spend with your group

~ Actually female aldabra tortoise are usually very shy and reclusive compared to the males. Our constant close daily activities and interactions with them may have some influence with them during the egg laying event, however we have several that are always nervous and we simply stay clear until they are completed.

 

[NorCal tortoise guy]

Do you find that the female shyness extends to young tortoises? I guess that may be a hard one to know for sure.
Sorry I'm just fascinated by aldabras and super excited to finally have one after years of wanting so now I want to know everything haha

Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions!

 

[Salspi]

Amazing how small they are when born compared to adult size

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Do you find that the female shyness extends to young tortoises? I guess that may be a hard one to know for sure.
Sorry I'm just fascinated by aldabras and super excited to finally have one after years of wanting so now I want to know everything haha

Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions!

~ Yes is the short answer, however if you really watch them closely there are signs and small indicators that seem to reflect possible male or female.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Amazing how small they are when born compared to adult size

~ yes

 

[Salspi]

Crazy!