Soefianto
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Yea Aldabra is not cheap, I wish I could earn enough to buy the giant one, just like Greg's
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So, these animals are stunning and I want them all! But what's the deal with their color? Are they oiled or something? They don't look wet from water. I would be concerned if they are oiled unless that can be explained to me!
Soefianto
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You are correct, I asked the same thing, the importer said, I gave some Bertolli's Virgin Olive Oil after showered them upon arrival. It should be okay right, I thought somebody just spray some silicon, almost give me a heart attack..
Soefianto
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Unfortunately, the double schute that I showed in other thread, I went to see it but it was not for sale because of its condition, it looked so sad and unhealthy.
Or should I wait for that one?? Anyway, Aldabra always great whether they happy or sad.. I don't mind..
Or should I wait for that one?? Anyway, Aldabra always great whether they happy or sad.. I don't mind..
Alaskamike
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It is impossible to give any advice on the right one from photos. Hope you get the one that's right for you. I'd love to have another one myself , but just more than I can spend right now. If I was young enough a breeding program might be in my head, but they take too many years for maturity
So I'll always be a hobbiest
. I'd love to have another one myself , but just more than I can spend right now. If I was young enough a breeding program might be in my head, but they take too many years for maturity So I'll always be a hobbiest
Soefianto
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Yes I thought by just looking at the photos would be sufficient, but anyway appreciated your honesty..It is impossible to give any advice on the right one from photos. Hope you get the one that's right for you
So I'll always be a hobbiest
I want to become like Greg here in Indonesia so at least I can help conserve the animal and at the same time supporting my hobby.
Alaskamike
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Good fortunes in your enterprise.
The problem with giving advice on which one to buy is that there is no substitute for handling one in person. For me, I wouldn't be worried about minor differences like a double shutes. This often occurs in nature , and is caused by higher temps ( amount other things) in incubation period for the tortoise.
There is some belief that more of these are female , as higher heat during incubation tends to produce more females.
Overall health is more important.
If I had plans for a breeding colony someday I would focus on having one healthy male and several females. Then getting a place with a couple acres to develop into a secure proper habitat.
Would be a great family business. Learning all you can about these animals and contributing to the hobby
The problem with giving advice on which one to buy is that there is no substitute for handling one in person. For me, I wouldn't be worried about minor differences like a double shutes. This often occurs in nature , and is caused by higher temps ( amount other things) in incubation period for the tortoise.
There is some belief that more of these are female , as higher heat during incubation tends to produce more females.
Overall health is more important.
If I had plans for a breeding colony someday I would focus on having one healthy male and several females. Then getting a place with a couple acres to develop into a secure proper habitat.
Would be a great family business. Learning all you can about these animals and contributing to the hobby
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Yes, that's what it looks like. I can't imagine it would hurt them, but it doesn't help them either. It's simply a marketing gimmick at the expense of the animal - which would suggest to me the dealer does not have the animals best interest in mind, even if it's not that big of a deal. but I'm no expert! They do look healthy though, at least from the photos. And the oil really does make them look beautiful!
Soefianto
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It does !! with that olive oil they all look beautiful
Soefianto
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An unexpected friend brought me the offer. Hmmm this is perfect but, it will take some times to save all the dowry LOL...
Soefianto
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About 15" in length, it has a resemblance of Greg's tort. I remember saw just one like it but at bigger size of course (pic 1)..
Soefianto
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Asking for $10K ++
Alaskamike
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Beautiful high shelled Aldabra for sure.
It is amazing the price of these i your area, very similar to the US. Have you considered getting several younger ones instead? I'm playing devils advocate here...hahaha
But I would think about this:
You want an eventual breeding program
At these young ages sex is very difficult to determine, even experts have been wrong.
You are learning all the time how to raise them healthy and strong - so your skill with a younger one is better than most
In an earlier thread you mentioned a group of yearlings sold at 2,000USD each. For what this one is going for, you could have bought 5. Maybe could order them from the same importer.
Here is a potential tactic for growing a business. If you bought several younger ones 5" or so.....as many as you could afford
and raised them for the next 5 years. You might be able to sell some of them - pool the money together - and get a larger female.
or hang onto them till you know the sex and then cull the herd.
These torts when healthy do gain in potential value with age and size. If it is you putting in the years of care for them, it is you that benefits from the increased value when/if you sell them. I guess it matters if you are thinking in terms of pets, or in terms of an eventual breeding colony.
however it goes - good fortune to you
It is amazing the price of these i your area, very similar to the US. Have you considered getting several younger ones instead? I'm playing devils advocate here...hahaha
But I would think about this:
You want an eventual breeding program
At these young ages sex is very difficult to determine, even experts have been wrong.
You are learning all the time how to raise them healthy and strong - so your skill with a younger one is better than most
In an earlier thread you mentioned a group of yearlings sold at 2,000USD each. For what this one is going for, you could have bought 5. Maybe could order them from the same importer.
Here is a potential tactic for growing a business. If you bought several younger ones 5" or so.....as many as you could afford
and raised them for the next 5 years. You might be able to sell some of them - pool the money together - and get a larger female.
or hang onto them till you know the sex and then cull the herd.
These torts when healthy do gain in potential value with age and size. If it is you putting in the years of care for them, it is you that benefits from the increased value when/if you sell them. I guess it matters if you are thinking in terms of pets, or in terms of an eventual breeding colony.
however it goes - good fortune to you
Soefianto
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Yes I thought about it, I guess it could be better for me to try raising the younger ones.
While I'm doing it also learn how to manage the young ones, thanks Mike really appreciated your feedback and suggestion.
While I'm doing it also learn how to manage the young ones, thanks Mike really appreciated your feedback and suggestion.
Soefianto
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i am sorry for being vacuum for so long as my mother in laws battling colon cancer for 9 months and finally rest in peace. It was really hard on us.
Anyway, I will try to get Maxi and Aldo progress photos in the weekend and share it with all of you, as they already grew so much...
Anyway, I will try to get Maxi and Aldo progress photos in the weekend and share it with all of you, as they already grew so much...
Soefianto
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Soefianto
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Is this correct Mazuri? 25lbs about USD120.
Soefianto
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How to read the expiry date?
Soefianto
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20 inches for Aldo
Soefianto
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About 22inches for Maxi, the angle of the photo did not show this.
