i toured his facility, i saw absolutely 0 mixing of species. Not sure what you mean by doesn’t start them out right, all of his tortoises of all ages have beautiful domed shells and great posture.
Sounds like i need to make arrangements to add a 3rd tortoise whenever i can. Realistically won’t be until at the soonest later this year, but if that’s the best thing for their happiness then I’ll make it happen when i can.
For now they have tons of visual barriers to get away from each...
Looking forward to getting his input on this.
At the end of the day I’m just trying to do right by my torts and give them a happy healthy life. If this truly is the case and I have to add in a 3rd to create balance in the group then so be it. Not something i can do in the immediate future...
Interesting, the complete opposite was recommended by Sam from fl iguana and tortoise breeders. He has more experience with Aldabras than anyone else I know of in the US, though I’m sure they’re out there. I understand he does have incentive to sell more tortoises, but I also know he loves his...
Hi everyone I wanted to introduce myself and my 2 Aldabras to this community. Long time lurker and finally made an account.
My smaller Aldabra (USA captive bred April 23’ from toucan jungle) is named Flower. My bigger Aldabra named Clover I just got 2 weeks ago from Sam at Florida iguana...
Hello everyone this is my first post. I have a young sulcata (just shy of 4” 190g) and have both an indoor and outdoor enclosure setup for him. Is he too young to live outside “full time” when weather is permitting? I know this isn’t advised in most climates as it’s too dry, wanted to ask if...