How to Tell the Difference Between Aldabra and Galapagos Tortoises

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5 жыл бұрын

Is there a hybrid? A cross between an Aldabra tortoise and a Galapagos tortoise? Watch till the end for a surprise ending!
Do you know how to tell the difference between a Galapagos and an Aldabra tortoise?
They may look very similar, but there are some key differences. In this video I'll show you how to tell them apart, and also share a bit of information about each of our tortoises at the farm.
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"I have been raising and breeding Giant tortoises for almost 40 years now. Raising baby
Aldabra & Galapagos Tortoises to adulthood is something special that will change your life." - Sam
"The way we take care of our animals is the same way we take care of our customers. I love the animals, and I like talking to people. We have no greater joy than helping people and tortoises achieve the greatest success and health." - Florida Iguana and Tortoise Breeders
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Sam, the owner of Florida Iguana & Tortoise Breeders, wanted to create a place where people could discover and learn about these amazing creatures and maybe even take one home with them!
Our Aldabra & Galapagos tortoises keeps us on our toes -- from hatchling to adults, watch the gang's daily adventures as they outsmart and surprise their keepers.
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Florida Iguana & Tortoise Breeders dedicates their time to the care and breeding of Giant Land Tortoises, Mexican Spiny Pectinata, and Giant Cyclura Rock Iguanas.
We are a proud member of the ZAA (Zoological Association of America), and we are an approved and accredited breeding facility by the ZAA.
"I've purchased one Aldabra hatchling and have another on the way. They are some of the most helpful group of people when it comes to the care and questions. I love watching his videos on his FB page and youtube. Nothing but good things to say about Florida Iguana & Tortoise Breeders." -Shena
Visit our website or call us. We are a world leader in providing in-depth information on the behaviour and care of these amazing Dinosaurs.
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Пікірлер: 54

@ReadyReptiles 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video sam! Looking foward to picking up my little one here soon. Thank you for educating. Sincerely - Jivan Haddad

@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation

@faisalrozaqq243 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation

@danielw7707 3 жыл бұрын

I was playing planet zoo and didn't see the difference between these two tortoises. Now I do, thanks!

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! My daughter loves that game, too.

@MaritaDeLaPenaDTG 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!

@CrazyCrittersInc 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man, you got us so intrigued and in the end it was a to be continued. We are rather new subscribers but have really enjoyed your videos. Can't wait to see how this ends. We just noticed a Kamp Kenan video that talks about the possibility of the hybrid but have not seen it yet. Love love all of the animal education content on KZfaq! We really love the tort vids like yours especially.

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!

@sdqsdq6274 4 жыл бұрын

nice shell , well maintain

@queennee980 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know they growled 😱

@thatbme35 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful tortoise's❤

@martianin 5 жыл бұрын

there are so gorgeous!!!

@ozwald76 5 жыл бұрын

Very Good 🐢👍🍻

@Frenchylikeshikes Жыл бұрын

The growling noise they make is actually funny.

@cdmcdm4931 4 жыл бұрын

That's a tough one Mr. Sam but I would say since there's 2 males together I would put my money on it being a aldabra. We all know what a male Gal.. would do with another male. What im not sure of but a good question for you with all your experience is that if it only has partial gal.. in him if he would still have the same reaction as a full gal.. male with other males? Great work and I look forward to more great videos as ALWAYS you produce. Happy holidays

@jimmytaechaubol1441 3 жыл бұрын

please may i ask if you can you sulcata/aldabras/galops together? a pair of each

@Lisa-qy3bp Жыл бұрын

🥬🐢really beautifull torts 🐢🥬🐢❤️🦎

@YouLookism Жыл бұрын

The sounds they make 😮!! to me galaps are easy to identify because they have sticky eyes (normal for them to clean their eyes as you mentioned in other videos). while aldabras have bright black eyes and no stickness. Apart from their head shape which aldabras are smaller.

@barbarabaker1726 2 жыл бұрын

They are beautiful i have a box turtle her name is big mama she's brown and not that big yet 🐢🙋‍♀️😊

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sylviaueckermann655 9 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for some great info😊, I have a leopard torti ...I see your guys have lovely shiny shells....what do you put on them, because I have been told to never put anything on the shell?...😅

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm 9 ай бұрын

Scarlet or mineral oil I use the Scarlet to stop white fungal growth you get in the wetter states. I use it for about 40 years now, I think it works great and has some good benefits, I guess you could go crazy putting it on constantly but we only use it a few times a year and i use it on the hatchlings so you can see any imperfections, if the shell is dirty you cant see everything. Sam

@timothyschneider57 5 жыл бұрын

waiting???!! sooo curious now

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm 5 жыл бұрын

Just over 1% of Aldabras have that missing scute. So this animal is an example of the giant Aldabra tortoise with the missing scute it’s not a different species or sub species and it’s not a hybrid

@timothyschneider57 5 жыл бұрын

FloridaIguana i have a baby that appears to have the missing little scute. almost thought i ended up with a gallop instead by mistake. im not sure about the head shape differance yet, he/she is only about 8 months old

@MaritaDeLaPenaDTG 5 жыл бұрын

I'm dying to know what Tank is. Have you had a chance to film a follow up?

@13yeame 5 жыл бұрын

I was CURIOUS too. It is one of the 1% of GIANT Adalbras that exist without the scute! He answered this question 4 months ago in detail. Check out his reply to Chris Dolinish's comment below yours. #Aldabra #GreatVideo

@YootoobSteve123 Жыл бұрын

I think the two species mated somewhere along the line either on purpose or by accident.

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm Жыл бұрын

no they are not hybrids its just that about 1% of Aldabras do not have that nuchal Scute.

@YouLookism Жыл бұрын

that last tort is an aldabra. face, nose, eyes are aldabra even tho the shell shape and no extra scute may look like a galap

@jacquelinegonzales5123 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tank, hey buddy! You are an Aldabra! I think I remember this, Sam, that you have to go by the shape of the head and that the no knuckle scoot happens in a small number of animals! I am still waiting to hear if my cruise will be canceled. I hope that you are all doing well and I will still be coming to Florida as planned❤️

@stefanhernold345 11 ай бұрын

I know that giant tortoises, due to their high life expectancy, can`t be said to be in a hurry to reproduce; but has there ever been a hybrid between the two subspecies of giant tortoise ?

@KRscience 5 жыл бұрын

Could it be an Aldabra with a missing scute? I know split scutes are common, but I'm not sure if missing our conjoined scutes are possible too.

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm 5 жыл бұрын

@KRscience 5 жыл бұрын

@@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm So I guessed right!

@51THEUFO 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that there are Galops in the market, I would like to purchase a baby

@jmmjjmmj8994 4 жыл бұрын

Why are their shells polished?

@sdqsdq6274 4 жыл бұрын

he always clean it probably , love a clean tort

@jacquelinegonzales5123 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know, I want to say Aldabra because of the round and pointy nose but no nukel scoot. Idk?

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Aldabra less than 1% have that "Abnormality" you have to look at head shape not shell differences.

@jacquelinegonzales5123 4 жыл бұрын

FloridaIguana thank you for responding! That is very interesting

@samuelsockriter3817 2 жыл бұрын

He is cross between the two

@chrisdolinish4845 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's an aldabra because of the face.

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm 5 жыл бұрын

Aldabras just over 1% of them have that missing scute. So this animal is an example of the giant Aldabra tortoise with the missing scute it’s not a different species or sub species and it’s not a hybrid

@SamsGiantTortoiseFarm 5 жыл бұрын