Are sulcata tortoises legal in Arizona?
A: NO! Unfortunately there are many out there on places like Craigslist claiming their tortoise is a Sulcata Desert Tortoise. This is not the case. Desert Tortoises are a native species to the Southern United States and are illegal to sell (not own).
How much do sulcata tortoises sell for?
Baby sulcata tortoises for sale at the East Bay Vivarium. Wherever you live in the United States, and whatever the climate, you can buy your very own sulcata in a pet store for between $50 and $200.
How much does a 5 year old sulcata tortoise cost?
Sulcata Tortoise Price These tortoises usually cost between $100 and $200 if purchased from a pet shop. It is possible to find them for free from people looking to rehome. Because they are very popular, and have lifespans of over 100 years, there are many tortoises available for rehoming.
Can you legally buy a tortoise?
Simply because they are primitive animal, they are created to wander in the wild since the age of dinosaures. People kept tortoise despite being aware that owning a tortoise is illegal under Madagascar and international law. This may suggest that enforcement is limited.
Is it legal to own a tortoise in Arizona?
Is it legal to own a tortoise in Arizona? It is illegal in Arizona to collect, hunt, breed or harm a desert tortoise. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Mojave Desert tortoise as threatened in 1990, according to Game and Fish.
How much are adult sulcata tortoises?
Sulcata Tortoise/African Spurred Tortoise – The Sulcata is the third largest tortoise in the world, behind the Galapagos and Aldabra Giant Tortoises, and cost between $50 – $70 for hatchlings. Adults, due to their size, can cost anywhere from $1,500 – $2,000.
How big should a 3 year old sulcata tortoise be?
10-inch
Sulcata Tortoise Size You could literally have a 10-inch tortoise that is 3 years old or 10 years old. Many adult sulcata tortoises break the 100-pound mark. However, most of the large sulcatas in our collection aren’t much over 100 pounds, but we do have a few.
Is owning a tortoise expensive?
Compared to their furrier counterparts, the initial costs of getting a tortoise is much cheaper than buying a purebred dog or cat. Depending on the species, a hatchling pet tortoise cost anywhere between $50 and $1000. The general rule of thumb is the more exotic it is, the more expensive it gets.
How long do sulcata tortoises live for?
70 years
Sulcata tortoises in captivity can live an upwards of 70 years. Feeding: Sulcata tortoises are veracious eaters, and are constantly grazing. A majority of their diet should be fresh grasses and hay; treats can include: mulberry leaves, hibiscus flowers and leaves, and grape leaves.
