galapagos tortoise for sale

• Family: Testudinidae
• Adult Size: More than 500 lbs
• Range: Galapagos Islands, Equator.
• Habitat: Larger species inhabit rocky hillsides in the higher elevations with more lush vegetation. The smaller species inhabit the lower elevation drier grasslands.

Galapagos tortoises for sale

The Galapagos Giant tortoise for sale actually consists of several species or forms. Each species originates from one of the specific islands which make up the Galapagos archipelago. Because of its very limited range, the Galapagos tortoise is listed as an endangered species.

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Because of this status, a special permit issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for the keeping of endangered species is required to keep and maintain these tortoises in captivity in the US.

There is an exception to this law where a Galapagos tortoise can be obtained in the state in which it will be kept. In that case, a permit is not required. If you are looking to also get supplies of a setup, we HIGHLY recommend our complete deluxe tortoise habitat kit.

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The Galapagos tortoise normally likes it warm so a temperature range of 80 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit should be provided. The Galapagos tortoise does not seem to be as cold tolerant as the Aldabra tortoise and therefore are considered more difficult to care for than the Giant Aldabra tortoise.

When considering purchasing a Galapagos tortoise for sale, keep in mind that the Giant Aldabra tortoise for sale will require less care, is more cold tolerant, and does NOT require any special permit, making Aldabra tortoises for sale a better pet tortoise for sale choice than the Giant Galapagos tortoises for sale.

Galapagos tortoises are opportunistic feeders consuming a wide range of foods including grasses, broad leafy greens, vegetables, brows, and carrion when available.

Cabbages should be fed on a very limited basis because of know issues with thyroid problems which are suspected due to iodine deficiencies caused by feeding too much of the cabbages.

Water should be provided at all times. Galapagos tortoises also seem to like to wallow in a good mud hole so one should be provided if space allows it. These tortoises can live well over 100 years.

Over 25 Species of captive bred tortoises for sale

Other species of tortoise for sale offered here include giant tortoises like the Aldabra tortoise, Sulcata tortoise, Burmese mountain tortoise and more.

medium sized tortoises

Medium size species include the leopard tortoise, red-footed tortoise, yellow foot tortoise, mountain tortoise, Burmese star tortoise and the giant leopard tortoise.

Small tortoise species

• Hermann’s tortoise
•  Greek Tortoise
•  Indian Star tortoise
•  Pancake Tortoise
• Russian tortoise
• Egyptian tortoise.

Above all, we’ve got the widest selection of tortoise for sale in the USA, including baby tortoise, juveniles and adult tortoises for sale.