Aldabra Update

phengx83

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Hello everyone, Its been awhile since posting in here but here is a few pictures of the Aldabras I have posted about before. Tank and Bowser is the original 2 I had back in 2020. They have grown quite a bit and have since decided to get another and named him/her Koopa. I am also awaiting on another in June and will be naming that one Tiny. It is like everyone told me once you get one you cant just get one. Very expensive but fulfilling and rewarding experience keeping them. I love it. Well just posting to share if anyone is interested on an update lol.
 

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I hope you have a very big yard. Four of them will need a lot of space even if you stop at four lol. They look great. The one that is eating from your hand. My guess is that it's a male, just because the females aren't as bold even at a bigger size. Maybe in five years or more, you can remember to tell me if my guess was correct lol.
Just for an FYI, at around 7 years, they should be around 150-175 pounds. Get prepared, time flies.
 

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I hope you have a very big yard. Four of them will need a lot of space even if you stop at four lol. They look great. The one that is eating from your hand. My guess is that it's a male, just because the females aren't as bold even at a bigger size. Maybe in five years or more, you can remember to tell me if my guess was correct lol.
Just for an FYI, at around 7 years, they should be around 150-175 pounds. Get prepared, time flies.
Thank you. I cant wait till they get that size so awesome to see them grow from 4 inches. I will difinitely let you know if you are correct on the sex. I am currently saving and looking for a 3+ Acre home within the next 3 years (Fingers cross) lol.
 

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Fantastic to see growth and looking in good condition. Keep us posted.
 

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Thank you so much for sharing all the pictures. I am fascinated by Aldabra tortoises. I hope to be able to be in the presence of one, one day. How lucky you are, to have 4 of them to be around everyday. Very cool! Please keep posting on their progress.
 

phengx83

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Thank you so much for sharing all the pictures. I am fascinated by Aldabra tortoises. I hope to be able to be in the presence of one, one day. How lucky you are, to have 4 of them to be around everyday. Very cool! Please keep posting on their progress.
I am very lucky to have the chance and opportunity on taking care of them. Its rewarding and the one thing I constantly think of while at work to come home and sit and interact or watch them do their thing all day lol. I hope you will one day get one and you will lol. They are aweome.
 
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