Could u believe it??

[FLINTUS]

The Asian tortoise trade is very different from the US, Canadian and European trades. They are much more readily available due to less enforced restrictions, and some species are frequently found in markets as food in parts of The Far East. In Europe, it would be about £3-4000. Super high yellow radiata are available in Germany sometimes,

 

[Yvonne G]

I know, huh? It always makes me feel a little jealous when I see a new member from the east who has those hard-to-get type tortoises and they're a new keeper.

 

[glaerey]

yeah i agree, these super hi yellows would normally fetch a 5 figures or more. 12000rmb is a price that needs no consideration.

 

[glaerey]

man these amazing creatures are so easily available in Asia like in Thailand but NOT A SINGLE one available in India... it's really sad

guess there is no market for these high end stuff in india.

 

[Yellow Turtle]

Those high yellows are very pricey in my country. Well, it seems we can get many species from all around the world, but the price is still much higher than market price abroad.

 

[mitchellr]

On the upside western countries have selective breeding so they have lots of stunning patterned radiateds. Asian countries will just have to depend on the luck of availability in the market. Well it's way easier to keep exotic species here in indo yet I often feel angered when I see beautiful animals fallen to the hands of inexperienced keepers who treat exotic pets as accessories.

 

[zhengzhu0209]

I happen to see an adult grown from a similar one like this.
Still very impressive, but not like the juvenile. More black will appear as it grows.

 

[ben32hayt]

This is hands down the most beautiful specimen I have ever seen