Anyone wants tortoises ?

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 10:07 pm

Im talking about 2 Sulcata Tortoises,there are relatively small atm (6 and 7 inches).
Looking for person who does have large backyard ....you cant keep them in small house or appartment (i did that mistake).Its 3rd largest tortoise in the world,it will grow up in 15 years in its full size.

"Although sulcata hatchlings are cute and tiny and will easily fit in the palm of your hand, they will grow up and grow big -- in fact, sulcata are the third largest species of tortoises in the world. Only Galapagos and Aldabra tortoises get bigger!

According to sulcata keepers who we've talked with, you can expect an adult sulcata to reach at least 18 inches (45 cm) in shell length, and 70 to 100 pounds (30 to 45 kg) in weight. And if your tortoise turns out to be the chelonian equivalent of Shaquille O'Neal, it might reach 24 to 30 inches (60 to 76 cm) in shell length, and around 150 lbs. (68 kg) in weight!"

If you are interested send me PM PLEASE.

SRF01 · Post by **SRF01** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 2:03 am

Wow!
i'd really like to take them off your hands but i just don't have the room for them. Not to mention they'd probably freeze their butts off here.

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 2:19 am

man i have to find new home for them ...
they are BIG eaters as well ....1 letucce/day
they eat really EVERYTHING,even they own poop

but you can feed them with grass/hay ...if you give them too much protein they will die thats why then need to eat green stuffs only

cho · Post by **cho** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 3:24 am

rivas wrote: need to eat green stuffs only

Really...hmmmm

I wanna watch some Wacky Turtle Races...

just let me go make a purchase of some green stuff

White_Mage · Post by **White_Mage** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 4:17 am

I would like to have one, but... I think my hamsters will be jealous..ha ha

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 7:34 am

Didn't you just get those about 6 months ago?

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:51 pm

YeOldeStonecat wrote:Didn't you just get those about 6 months ago?

yup i did ...8 months ago
they are growing extremely fast ....

http://www.sulcata-station.org/basics.html
she is now double of that size (the top one )

TrUtHsMaCkEr · Post by **TrUtHsMaCkEr** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 1:38 pm

Thus, if you live somewhere that has cold, snowy winters, you must be able to provide large, secure indoor quarters (along with appropriate heat and UVB light) for your sulcata tortoise.

iowa has cold snowy winters. i have a basement but can't guarantee appropriate heat and UVB light.

You need to provide your tortoise with daytime temperatures between approximately 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 29 degrees Celsius). Always make sure that your tortoise has access to cooler areas or shade so that it can cool down when necessary. Nighttime temperatures should be lower than the daytime temperatures, but should not be allowed to drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius).

yeah, can't do that. sorry, they sound cool but can't help ya.

good luck finding a home

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 1:53 pm

TrUtHsMaCkEr wrote: iowa has cold snowy winters. i have a basement but can't guarantee appropriate heat and UVB light. yeah, can't do that. sorry, they sound cool but can't help ya. good luck finding a home

thats ok man,thank you...i started asking on tortoise forums,no answer so far yet
wish me luck

TrUtHsMaCkEr · Post by **TrUtHsMaCkEr** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 2:05 pm

saw this ad on speedguide, wonder if you could put em for sale there?

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 2:14 pm

TrUtHsMaCkEr wrote:saw this ad on speedguide, wonder if you could put em for sale there?

no i cant,i asked them already,i know that url
i dont want money for them,all i want is safe home for them

TrUtHsMaCkEr · Post by **TrUtHsMaCkEr** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 2:15 pm

rivas wrote:no i cant,i asked them already,i know that url
i dont want money for them,all i want is safe home for them

can't you take the money as a last resort and then just donate it to some place that helps tortoises?

thepieman · Post by **thepieman** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 4:04 pm

Did you email sulcata-station and ask them if they know someone looking for one? Thats a shame they sell those things in areas where they really shouldnt be. Im not saying its your fault but the greedy people who supply them.

De Plano · Post by **De Plano** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 4:27 pm

Not that you shouldn't try and find a home for them, but try a search for "sulcata rescue". If your in Canada, tack on Canada and see if anything is near you.

(De Plano means stating something so obvious is does not need to be said

)

Zilog B · Post by **Zilog B** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 4:44 pm

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:02 pm

TrUtHsMaCkEr wrote:can't you take the money as a last resort and then just donate it to some place that helps tortoises?

they are not gonna give you money
you propably didnt see adult sulcata ...they are tanks ...adult sulcata can tear down your doors with no problem.
you know whats happening with all the reptiles in refugee houses ? they will get injection after awhile because its very expansive to keep them alive + there is no space for them.

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:04 pm

thepieman wrote:Did you email sulcata-station and ask them if they know someone looking for one? Thats a shame they sell those things in areas where they really shouldnt be. Im not saying its your fault but the greedy people who supply them.

i didnt know how big they are gonna be when they grow up
pet store owner told me 25cm ...i wa slike wtf ...thats np for me ...imagine my surprice when i was looking for more info on the internet later on

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:06 pm

[quote="De Plano"]Not that you shouldn't try and find a home for them, but try a search for "sulcata rescue". If your in Canada, tack on Canada and see if anything is near you.

(De Plano means stating something so obvious is does not need to be said ]

I propably found a home for them ...
talking with few sulcata owners in Montreal and on Vancouver Island on turtle forums

WIll let you know guys

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:09 pm

I had a couple box turtles when i was little, they are pretty kewl! I wish i could take those off of you, i don't have a back yard tho!