~ I have decided to share an incident that just occurred with one of our great customers. We are often consulted when one of our customers is purchasing a baby aldabra from another source other than from us @ ALDABRAMAN. This tortoise was labeled as "perfect" with no known issues, etc. After purchasing and further close inspection at his new home, the new owner discovered no left eye and possibly jaw deformity. My point with this thread is to emphasis the importance of seeing any possible tortoises that is a possible purchase in person. I tell everyone that calls to look for several things that i am aware of that is often an issue with known aldabra brokers. Honestly, i hear of few hatchlings that are missing eyes. I know one argument here is going to be that it is not practical to go and visually do an inspection if you are purchasing from long distances. I can not debate that, just saying that if at possible to inspect in person. Reputable sellers should have no reservations providing any possible customer with pictures and video. Oversights and mistakes can happen in the excitement and enthusiasm during the initial purchase phase, i can say without doubt that the discovery and condition of this hatchling after purchase, etc. really put the new owner in a state of awe. For full disclosure this incident and picture was posted with permission of the customer and the source of purchase will not be disclosed.