Aldabra Tortoise Temperament — Calm Giants With Big Personalities
Aldabra Tortoise Temperament — Calm Giants With Big Personalities — Buyer‑focused, practical husbandry and sourcing tips from Reptiles.com, America’s trusted Aldabra breeder.
Captive‑bred Aldabras from Reptiles.com arrive well started, hydrated, and feeding, making it easy for buyers to succeed. Our team ships nationwide with proven packing methods and lifetime support from keepers who raise Aldabras daily. Feed primarily grasses, weeds, and leafy greens; dust calcium carbonate 2–3x weekly for smooth scute growth. Target a basking zone near 96–100°F; keep ambient days 82–86°F with a cooler retreat around 75°F. Routine wins: timers for lights, morning salads, and predictable soaking keep these giants thriving. Buyers love how Aldabras learn their yard, cruise grazing lanes, and interact calmly with keepers.
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Built for open grasslands and coastal scrub, Aldabras excel in roomy yards with real sun, clean water, and natural grazing. Reptiles.com starts babies on correct UVB, fiber‑heavy greens, and consistent hydration for smooth shells and steady growth. Provide strong linear T5 UVB for juveniles indoors; outdoors, safe access to natural sunlight is ideal. Feed primarily grasses, weeds, and leafy greens; dust calcium carbonate 2–3x weekly for smooth scute growth. Routine wins: timers for lights, morning salads, and predictable soaking keep these giants thriving. Buyers love how Aldabras learn their yard, cruise grazing lanes, and interact calmly with keepers.
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Captive‑bred Aldabras from Reptiles.com arrive well started, hydrated, and feeding, making it easy for buyers to succeed. Reptiles.com starts babies on correct UVB, fiber‑heavy greens, and consistent hydration for smooth shells and steady growth. Feed primarily grasses, weeds, and leafy greens; dust calcium carbonate 2–3x weekly for smooth scute growth. Target a basking zone near 96–100°F; keep ambient days 82–86°F with a cooler retreat around 75°F. Routine wins: timers for lights, morning salads, and predictable soaking keep these giants thriving. Buyers love how Aldabras learn their yard, cruise grazing lanes, and interact calmly with keepers.
| Forage & Greens | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda/Orchard hay clippings | Daily | Foundation fiber for adults |
| Dandelion, plantain, clover | Daily mix | Micronutrients & enrichment |
| Calcium carbonate | 2–3x/week | Supports smooth, heavy shell growth |
| Zone | Target | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Basking area | 96–100°F | Digestion & immunity |
| Sunny graze | 84–88°F | Activity & appetite |
| Shade shelter | 75–80°F | Thermal retreat mid‑day |
| Hydration pan | Fresh daily | Soaking & drinking |
Built for open grasslands and coastal scrub, Aldabras excel in roomy yards with real sun, clean water, and natural grazing. Reptiles.com starts babies on correct UVB, fiber‑heavy greens, and consistent hydration for smooth shells and steady growth. Provide strong linear T5 UVB for juveniles indoors; outdoors, safe access to natural sunlight is ideal. Offer large, low water pans for soaking and drinking; refresh daily to drive hydration and appetite. Routine wins: timers for lights, morning salads, and predictable soaking keep these giants thriving. Buyers love how Aldabras learn their yard, cruise grazing lanes, and interact calmly with keepers.
