He is about 65 years old, very healthy and happy. He is about the size of a dinner plate. no special breed, just a run of the mill sort.
2007-04-28 23:19:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Poor old thing if you cannot keep him please do not sell him to highest bidder, it is far more important he goes to someone who will care for him properly. I'm sure its not legal to sell them in the UK any more which is good indication that its not a good idea.
He is familiar with his set up with you but will be confused in new home and could get stressed and not eat or hibernate properly. For this reason its important new home is experienced and can provide his textbook needs even if he has not needed it while with you.
I am not suggesting you have not cared for yours but many people in the UK where the temperature is so erratic have no idea how to care for their tortoises correctly. Lots die needlessly, many of those who do survive for years do so by luck rather than good husbandry and luckily these tortoises have learnt to adapt.
Why not consider finding a retirement rescue centre where he can live out his life?
2007-04-29 10:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would really help to know the species- and a photo would help a lot in determining value.
Most people do not want to purchase large adult tortoises, so you really cannot ask as much as you could for a younger one, regardless of species. It is rather like buying an old dog or cat.
Also, since you don't know the species, we do not know if the tortoise is illegal to own in the US (such as a Desert Tortoise), and I am not sure we can know that it is healthy. For example, if the shell is pyramided, or it it is a normal size and weight for the species and age, etc.
2007-04-29 07:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a "run of the mill sort" of tortoise.
It has a species name, and you should identify it, as no one will buy an unidentified tortoise.
If it is, for example, a radiated tortoise, you would get thousands.
If it is a sulcata, good luck GIVING it away.
Find some online reptile classifieds for pricing ideas.
2007-04-29 04:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by markwedloe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
£50
2007-04-28 23:49:06 · answer #4 · answered by jonny-c- 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are extremely expensive to buy or get hold of now..there's a 3 inch tortoise complete with licence advertised for £150.00 in my local paper..so this should give you a good guide not an expert but i should say you re going to be looking at about£1000.00
2007-04-28 23:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever the market will bare.
Remember when it comes to old tortoises its a sellers market, so stick it to them good.
2007-04-28 23:36:40 · answer #6 · answered by willberb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the critter is native to where you live ... it usually illegal to sell them, even in reptile or pet stores..so be forwarned of that, especially if you intend to advertise sucha sale ... but older, captive bred adult turtles bought from a pet or reptile store & not native... fetch high prices..Peace & TC :)
2007-04-29 04:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
65 pound a pound for every year of his life
2007-04-29 01:18:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would check local pet stores and see what they go for but keep in mind the older the animal the more they usually charge do to cost of care
2007-04-29 04:38:05 · answer #9 · answered by phil 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you want to sell grandpa? Poor thing is in retirement mode and you want to up and sell 'em.
2007-04-29 00:34:12 · answer #10 · answered by fununtilitsover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋