Tortoises
Long-lived grazers. Some stay small; a sulcata will outgrow most yards.
On the Exchange
Baby South African Giant Leopard Tortoise Pardalis paradalis
NEW Baby Pancake Tortoise Available!
Sulcata Tortoise
What you're taking on
Tortoises can live for decades. Sulcatas grow to well over 100 pounds; leopards are large but calmer; pancake tortoises stay flat and small. Know the adult size and lifespan before you commit.
- Smooth shell growth without pyramiding.
- Clear eyes and nose, and no wheezing.
- CITES paperwork where the species needs it (the pancake tortoise is Appendix I).
Who you can buy from
Woman-owned family business in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Venomous and exotic reptiles, plus surrender, rehab and rehoming for animals that need a second home.
Tyler and Jasmyn's reptile store in Rocklin, California. Live animals, feeders, supplies and live plants, plus boarding, sexing, nail trims and free general health checks.
Asian water monitor breeder in Huntsville, Alabama. Black Dragons, Ice Dragons, Guru and albino projects, every animal socialized hands-on before it ships.
New England Reptile Distributors, Kevin McCurley's facility in Plaistow, New Hampshire. Ball python genetics since 1989, plus boas, colubrids, monitors, giants and rare reptiles.
Paul Hernandez's collection in Columbus, Ohio: retics, Burmese pythons, anacondas, monitors, tegus, iguanas and other uncommon species. Paul also runs Reptile Adventures live educational shows.