Is this a healthy Aldabra?

[niraj]

I am looking to buy this Aldabra in India (Photograph attached). Hatch date is not known but I have been told that it would be over an year. Length is around 10 inch ( quite longer / bigger ) than what has been suggested by experts here. Aldabras generally grow a quarter inch every month. Going by that standard, this one seems bigger / larger.

Thank you.

 

[niraj]

I am looking to buy this Aldabra in India (Photograph attached). Hatch date is not known but I have been told that it would be over an year. Length is around 10 inch ( quite longer / bigger ) than what has been suggested by experts here. Aldabras generally grow a quarter inch every month. Going by that standard, this one seems bigger / larger.

Thank you.View attachment 248242

Kindly advise me on whether it looks to be in good health. Thank you

 

[T Smart]

Aside from the shell growth, it's very hard to tell from just these two pictures. Is there a way to obtain more? Weight, diet, living situation, etc. might also be good information to know.

 

[Alaskamike]

Healthy by visual inspection is only one aspect. And pictures are even harder to asses. Are you able to see this one in person first?

How they walk - look for back legs especially , in an H form directly under body.

Eyes - are they clear & open?

Nose - clear with no runny discharge ?

These are a few things I’d look for. And if you can observe in person I’d try & get a fecal sample & pay to have it examined for parasites / worms.

Good luck !

 

[niraj]

@ALDABRAMAN I request you to kindly share your views on the above.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

@ALDABRAMAN I request you to kindly share your views on the above.

~ No way of telling based on that picture!

 

[niraj]

~ No way of telling based on that picture!

Thank you.