ISO Aldabra or Galapagos tort

[Caylipessin]

Hey there! I am in search of adopting or purchasing either an Aldabra or Galapagos tort. I am experienced tortoise keeper with a colony of sulcatas and I just purchased 40 acres and would like a larger species to join my collection. (Obviously in very separate areas of the property)
Please let me know if you hear of any available.

 

[wellington]

@ALDABRAMAN in Florida is the best for an Aldabra
I'm not sure who sells the Gallops, but @Markw84 can advise on that
You won't find any for adoption they are 2000.00 on up.

 

[Caylipessin]

@ALDABRAMAN in Florida is the best for an Aldabra
I'm not sure who sells the Gallops, but @Markw84 can advise on that
You won't find any for adoption they are 2000.00 on up.

I have seen on this forum once someone trying to rehome so I’m just shooting my shot before purchasing one.

 

[Markw84]

An aldabra would be much easier to find as you can buy from anyone. A few good breeders in Florida, and some import and sell that are good. Galapagos have to be from someone who bred it in your state. There are 2 that I know of off hand. I believe Jerry Fife is now producing them again. Check some forum groups online.

 

[SinLA]

Honestly I see alabra's on CL with shocking regularity. I think I just saw one the other day I'll see if i can find it:

Missouri : https://stlouis.craigslist.org/for/d/saint-louis-aldabra-tortoise/7745301817.html

 

[SinLA]

I should add - I am not recommending buying from a breeder off craigslist, always much better to go to a breeder whose reputation you know and this group could attest to.

But you may be able to find a rescue on CL, it has happened before. THough mostly its people just trying to make a buck because they see they are "expensive"

 

[wellington]

Honestly I see alabra's on CL with shocking regularity. I think I just saw one the other day I'll see if i can find it:

Missouri : https://stlouis.craigslist.org/for/d/saint-louis-aldabra-tortoise/7745301817.html

Yeah there are usually aldabras available here and there but never seen them for adoption.
Usually I think people get them just to raise them up a few years so they can double or triple their money. They go up about two thousand about every 2-4 inches of growth it seems.

 

[wellington]

I have seen on this forum once someone trying to rehome so I’m just shooting my shot before purchasing one.

Yes, a while back there was one, but it wasn't for free if it's the same one I know of. Another member purchased that one.

 

[dd33]

There was a guy in Texas selling some Galapagos tortoises a few months ago. I think he may have sold them all but it might be worth contacting him double check.

https://www.morphmarket.com/us/c/reptiles/tortoises/galapagos-tortoises/1501515

If he has sold all of them your chances of finding a Galapagos in Texas are slim to none.