Big Aldabra in the OC:

[conservation]

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/3212278177.html

Almost looks like a saddleback with that shell growth.

 

[AustinASU]

big guy....but i almost want to say that his shell is in bad shape....maybe MBD

 

[dmmj]

I am pretty sure the aback of the shell should not slope like that.

 

[Blessed3x]

Maybe Aldebraman will chime in here and let us know what he thinks.
The shell looks like one of our Sulcata's shell kind of looks like the shape of that one.
Like someone may of dropped something on the back of the shell kind of look.
Slants/slopes down. It's tempting to call the ad, sadly I'm not in a position to take
him at this time. Hope he gets a proper home.

 

[AustinASU]

Unless its a messed up scute that is making it shape this way....i dunno

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

I think for captive raised it does not look bad, curved shell growth, however way better than the majority i have seen. Some have that sloped back shape, i have seen several, even as adults.

The price seems very reasonable, especially if female!

 

[AustinASU]

I think for captive raised it does not look bad, curved shell growth, however way better than the majority i have seen. Some have that sloped back shape, i have seen several, even as adults.

The price seems very reasonable, especially if female!

CHyeah if it is female that would be a steal...maybe you should call him Greg

 

[Blessed3x]

Yeah, he can jump right in his car and drive 3,300 miles to go get it lol

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

My grandparents live in OC! maybe they'll buy it for me LOL JK

 

[wellington]

Yeah, he can jump right in his car and drive 3,300 miles to go get it lol

Maybe, maybe not. But it could also be shipped

 

[conservation]

Seems like someone could get a good deal. I am tempted but I would also have to buy a male...if Aldabraman says it looks good, I believe him.

 

[Ruchonnet]

So I don't know about these tortoises or anything. But his back legs look huge! Are they just more stocky or is he a little chubby?

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

So I don't know about these tortoises or anything. But his back legs look huge! Are they just more stocky or is he a little chubby?

TWUE TWUE!

 

[wellington]

So I don't know about these tortoises or anything. But his back legs look huge! Are they just more stocky or is he a little chubby?

Aldabras are huge.

 

[waterboy]

That will be the next tortoise i own i just wish i could afford one that size but i will have to settle with a 12 to 15 inch one. Should be getting it by next spring. i'll have my new indoor inclosure built and ready to go by the

 

[Ruchonnet]

Aldabras are huge.

I know they're huge, his legs just seem a bit round so I wasn't sure.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

I spoke to the owner on the telephone today. Unknown if the aldabra is male or female and is between 7 and 8 years old. It is missing a scute on the left side (2nd photo). The owner was very forthcoming and sounds to be a very competent tortoise keeper. Very reasonable price for that size of an aldabra based on the current markets.

 

[AustinASU]

sounds like you should gettem Do it Do it