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CAPTIVE BORN TORTOISES FOR SALE
Periodically we sell tortoises that we have hatched at the Institute. These are offspring from tortoises that we
have either hatched and reared to adulthood or that were hatchling or juvenile tortoises that we have raised to
adulthood. The species that are available will be listed here and you can either fill out the order form and
send it to us or you can pay for the purchase through Paypal online.
Why are we Selling Tortoises?
We are carrying out a number of on going research projects with a number of species including reproductive hormones
through their reproductive cycles, various behavior studies, and ultrasound (low frequency communications).
Until recently much of the support for this work and the cost of maintaining these animals has been paid through to
donation of funds from our company and donations and grants. We are retiring now. Our work will be devoted to
teaching, mentoring, helping with conservation efforts, and our research. None of these will be able to replace the
funding from our consulting work. So the excess animals are either loaned to qualified institutions or
individuals, traded for tortoises we need, or sold.
OUR EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND TO ENCOURAGE PROPER HUSBANDRY
We will provide a fact sheet about the species you are interested in purchasing. This will be emailed to you prior
to purchase. It will explain food, water, cover, need for sunlight, and what we know about the natural
history of the species. Two things. First, if you cannot provide an outside enclosure for the tortoise during the
growing season, then please do not purchase our tortoises.
If you get tired of or decide you cannot keep the tortoise, we will be glad to take the tortoise back from you.
We will not purchase it back but we will pay for shipment. We cannot take really sick tortoises and hope you will
give it up before stress and other issues cause the animal to get sick.
PLEASE DO NOT RELEASE THESE ANIMALS IN THE WILD OR GIVE OR SELL THE TORTOISE TO SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT
TORTOISE HUSBANDRY.
Breeding Tortoises
We encourage you to keep one tortoise and enjoy it. We hope to put out info soon on how to train your tortoise to
be friendly and responsive. For some reason many people want a pair of tortoises (it is very difficult
to sex immature tortoises in many species). If I have a female, it will be twice as expensive as a male. Why,
because there is no need of people trying to breed tortoises unless they want to get into the business. That
will likely be 10-20 years after you get your first juvenile female. Second, we usually need more females
than we have. There is a propensity for producing males in captivity due to incubation methods. Most people
spay or neuter dogs and cats because they realize the problems of having kittens or puppies. Well, you have to
first care for eggs (incubator is needed) and then hatchlings with totally different food and habitat requirements.
SUN AND GRASS
IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE A SUNNY, SECURE OUTDOOR HABITAT FOR THE TORTOISE WITH A WEED AND GRASS BASED FORAGE
(for most Savannah, desert, or Mediterranean tortoises-with some needing very special forage as well) DON'T BUY
OURS OR ANYONE ELSE'S TORTOISE. Indoor tortoises are far more likely to suffer diseases
and deformities than those that are kept outdoors most of the time.
Details about this and enclosures will be in the handout that you receive.
CURRENTLY IN STOCK
| 1 One year old Juvenile Marginated Tortoise |
Testudo marginata |
$135.00 |
| 5 Three year old Marginated Tortoise |
Testudo marginata |
$175.00 |
| 1 Six year old male (neutered) Marginated Tortoise |
Testudo marginata |
$200.00 |
| 2 Six year old males (breeders) Marginated Tortoise |
Testudo marginata |
$325.00 |
Trades will be considered, email for list of our needs, no phone calls.
TORTOISE ORDER FORM
(Trades will be done through another form.) It is the buyer's responsibility to provide copies of any permits,
licenses, or other documents required to obtain or have this animal.
By submitting this form, I am certifying that I have read and understand the needs of the species
that I am purchasing and I will provide the best possible habitat, provide proper food, water and shelter to
ensure the well being of this tortoise. I agree to return the tortoise if we no longer want it or are willing
to take care of it. I understand that ABRPI will pay for shipping but is not obligated to repay or buy back
the tortoise. I agree not to release this animal and to avoid escape into wild habitats.
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