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Sunrunner
02-11-04, 01:53 PM
Does any one know what the 5 largest Torts are? I think I know a few of them but I am not to sure, I also would like to know the availability of them as well, I am sure most can not be purchased due to being on the brink of extinction.

Thanks alot
Kim
Dani33
02-11-04, 02:04 PM
The Aldabran Tortoise, Galapagos Tortoise, Sulcata Tortoise, Leopard Tortoise, not sure what the fifth largest is. All that I have seen for sale are the sulcatas and leopard torts. Not sure as to where you could purchase them either.
ReptileHQ
02-11-04, 02:26 PM
input Burmese mountain tortoise(Manouria emys emys) between Sulcata and leopard and you have your 5 in order.

All of them can be obtained legally, although Galapagos are CITES 1 and would need some extra paperwork...

order of easiest to hardest to obtain Sulcata, Leopard, Burmese, aldabra, Galapagos.

All are being captive bred. Burmese are the most subject to the Wild caught trade lately.

Chris
cyrus888
03-10-04, 05:44 AM
which one is the biggest one of all? just curious...
Toirtis
03-10-04, 03:04 PM
Originally posted by cyrus888
which one is the biggest one of all? just curious...

Galapagos.
ReptileHQ
03-10-04, 03:43 PM
actually, the biggest is the Aldabra tortoise....

Chris
Toirtis
03-10-04, 04:09 PM
Originally posted by ReptileHQ
actually, the biggest is the Aldabra tortoise....

Chris

Arguable...the largest individuals on record were Galapagos.
cyrus888
03-10-04, 05:21 PM
are the Aldabra tortoise available on the market?
Toirtis
03-10-04, 09:49 PM
Originally posted by cyrus888
are the Aldabra tortoise available on the market?

Sure, with permits, etc, only about $3,000 US each.
cyrus888
03-11-04, 12:09 AM
whoah!!!! i wish i was made out of money then maybe i can build my own zoo. hahaha
johnnym1972
03-12-04, 02:03 PM
Hello Chris and Toirtis, actually you are both right. The Galapagos Tortoise is the largest, based on physical size, Tortoise on record. But the Aldabra is easily the heaviest Tortoise on record. The Aldabra is even listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the heaviest Tortoise species. I hope that this helps to clear up the confusion.
Take care, Johnny.
Toirtis
03-12-04, 05:27 PM
Originally posted by johnnym1972
But the Aldabra is easily the heaviest Tortoise on record.

Yes, I believe at 868 lbs.