Buyer question
Is an Aldabra tortoise good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Aldabra tortoise 1 out of 5 for beginners (lifetime and beyond).
Source: the Aldabra tortoise page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Aldabra tortoise in the Animal Library
The detail
Aldabra giant tortoises come from the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles and are among the largest tortoises in the world. They can weigh hundreds of pounds and live over a century, so they are an estate-level commitment.
- Best fit
- Owners with land and a plan
- Handling
- 3 out of 5 (Calm, very heavy)
- Setup complexity
- 5 out of 5 (Land and heated shelter)
- Feeding ease
- 4 out of 5 (Grazer)
What to weigh
An Aldabra will likely outlive you, so plan for its future. It needs acres, a strong shelter and a warm climate.