Hatchlings are here!

[beachgirlartist]

Hello all!
After 6 months of the first nest being in the ground here in Southern Arizona, we have hatchlings! I decided to just let nature take it's course and see what happened. We have 12 inside now to protect them from birds and ants.
I know there are many more nests in the yard and before long, I could be completely overrun with babies. So, does anyone know or have experience in selling these precious babes?
I bought my two adults 8 yrs ago at a reptile show here for $30 each.
I couldn't bring myself to just destroy the eggs (as was suggested to do by a tortoise rescue), so that's why I decided to not really help them hatch, but to just let nature be and see what happened. Now, I'm determined to find good homes for them (as much as I can).
I know there is a reptile show here in October I believe, and so I will look into that. I just don't know if there are laws or licenses or things like that for this. I don't want to do anything wrong, but again, I didn't plan this. I know some people do this for a living, so any advice would be so helpful!
Thank you!

 

[LuckysGirl007]

What kind are they? The Phoenix reptile show is in November. I am only a new tort mom...but interested in what you have? I am in Surprise, AZ.

 

[beachgirlartist]

What kind are they? The Phoenix reptile show is in November. I am only a new tort mom...but interested in what you have? I am in Surprise, AZ.

Hello!
They are sulcatas. Discovered in the yard 9/15. So precious, tiny little perfectly formed babies.

 

[LuckysGirl007]

Hello!
They are sulcatas. Discovered in the yard 9/15. So precious, tiny little perfectly formed babies.

I just got two hatchlings 2 weeks ago! I think I already had everyone I know get one but I will let you know if I hear on anyone else looking! I talk about mine ALL the time so everyone I meet hears how awesome they are!

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

If I were you I would sell them for AT LEAST $50.00 each, but you might be able to get away with selling them for $75.00 each or what you could do is sell 2 for $130.00! that's my opinion on there sell value.

 

[lovelyrosepetal]

I would not necessarily sell them for $50 each. You want to find loving and good homes for them. I bought mine from arizona sulcata at AZSulcata and he sold them to me for $45 each (for three) and when I look on craigslist in phoenix there are some going for $30. Most are between $40 -$50 but there were some for $30. I would put an add on craigslist and see what happens, you can also put some for sale in the for sale section on this forum. I know there are web sites that sell them for $$$ and the pet stores want a lot also, but if you are not in this for the money then I would sell for less. You could also look into separating your female from your male if you don't know what to do with the babies. I applaud you for not destroying the eggs because I think it is horrible when people do that. You can talk to some of the breeders on this site and see what they would suggest. I know of Tom and arizona sulcata but there are quite a few more. Just pm them and go from there. I hope this helps.

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

I applaud you for not destroying the eggs because I think it is horrible when people do that.

yes it is great that you did not destroy them, it is really sick in my eyes when people do that hope you find them great homes! Best Of Luck! (and maybe you could make money off of them if you sell them for $75.00 because you can use that money for stuff for your older Sulcata's!)