Aldabras Sub Adult Tortoise

SUB-ADULT ALDABRA TORTOISES

The Sweet Spot in Aldabra Ownership

Approximately 6 to 9 years old, these Aldabras have already gone through years of growth and development. By 9 years old, an Aldabra can already be a very large and impressive animal, while still being years away from full maturity.

Why Buy a Sub-Adult Aldabra?

The biggest advantage is simple: you don't have to wait another 6 to 9 years to grow a hatchling to this size.

Sub-adults are already large enough to have the impressive appearance people associate with giant tortoises. They can make excellent display animals for zoos, petting zoos, wildlife parks, educational facilities and high-end private collections.

For the private collector, a sub-adult gives you the experience of owning a substantial Aldabra today without paying the premium commanded by a mature adult or breeding-age animal.

An Exceptional Point of Value

A quality male and female sub-adult pair may currently be available in approximately the $29,000 to $39,000 range.

That can be roughly one-third the price of a comparable mature adult pair approximately 10 years later.

For someone who eventually wants to own adult Aldabras, this stage can represent one of the most economical opportunities to acquire them. Much of the early growth is already behind you, while much of their potential increase in value as they mature still lies ahead.

Growth Equity

This is what I call "growth equity." You are purchasing an Aldabra after years of growth have already occurred, but before the animal has reached the much higher value associated with full maturity and breeding potential.

For dollars invested versus potential value at maturity, sub-adults can represent one of the most attractive stages at which to purchase an Aldabra tortoise.

An Excellent Choice for Matching an Existing Aldabra

Sub-adults are also particularly valuable for owners who purchased an Aldabra years ago and now want to add a second animal. As Aldabras grow, size compatibility becomes increasingly important.

Rather than starting again with a small hatchling, we can often select a sub-adult with the appropriate size, sex and characteristics to complement an existing tortoise.

Carefully Selected Animals

Our available sub-adults include males and females with excellent shell structure, smooth growth and individual characteristics. Each Aldabra is individually evaluated so we can help match the right animal with the needs of the buyer.

Skip Years of Waiting Without Paying Adult Prices

If you are looking for a large display animal, a companion for an existing Aldabra, or animals with future breeding potential, the sub-adult stage may offer the best combination of size, age and value.

Contact me and I can help select the right animal or pair for you.