Email us:
richardfife@q.com
Call us:
520-378-4059
Write us:
PO BOX 381
Hereford, Arizona 85615
United States of America
richardfife@q.com
Call us:
520-378-4059
Write us:
PO BOX 381
Hereford, Arizona 85615
United States of America
We provide CITES permits to export these tortoises out of the USA.
We accept VISA, Master Card and Pay Pal
Live arrival is guaranteed on all shipments
All of our animals are captive-bred here at riparian farms
Ivory Tortoise
Ivory Tortoise
Other Names:
Geochelone Sulcata
African Spur Thigh Tortoise
Sulcata Tortoise
African Tortoise
Spurred Tortoise
African Spur Thigh Tortoise
Sulcata Tortoise
African Tortoise
Spurred Tortoise
Origin:
Africa
Life Span:
Between 56 and 80 years
Size: (3rd largest species of tortoise)
Adults are usually 18' but have been known to be 24' to 32'
Discription:
The Ivory Tortoises are a dark eyed form of albino African Spurred Tortoise called a Tyrosine Positive albino. It was first produced by Richard Fife in 2000. They are identical in size and care as other African Spurred Tortoises and because they have dark pigment in their eyes they can safely be put outside in the sun without worry of damaging their eyes. This is a fantastically beautiful tortoise.
The African spurred tortoise, also know as the sulcata tortoise or Geochelone sulcata is the third largest tortoise species in the world. They typically grow to just over 24-inches and over 100 pounds. There are examples as large as 32-inches long and over 200 pounds.
This is one of the most active and curious tortoise species around. They make great pets but are too big for many tortoise enthusiasts that don’t live in a climate that has mild winters and have a yard for their tortoise. Many however are doing just fine in cold climates where their owners have built heated tortoise houses for their pets.
They grow about 2-inches to 4-inches a year. Don’t expect to drop your tortoise off at a local zoo when it gets too big for you. Most zoos are not interested in “another” African spurred tortoise.
This is one of the most active and curious tortoise species around. They make great pets but are too big for many tortoise enthusiasts that don’t live in a climate that has mild winters and have a yard for their tortoise. Many however are doing just fine in cold climates where their owners have built heated tortoise houses for their pets.
They grow about 2-inches to 4-inches a year. Don’t expect to drop your tortoise off at a local zoo when it gets too big for you. Most zoos are not interested in “another” African spurred tortoise.
Information
| Hatchlings $650 |
| 2in hatchling$1,000 |
Price
SHIPPING AND PAYMENT
Currently I ship ALL turtles and tortoises by UPS Overnight Air or DHL Overnight air. Shipping and handling is about $50. Telephone for shipping cost of large orders.
Payment must be received prior to shipping and can be made by money order, Official Bank Check, money orders, and we accept VISA, MASTER CARD, and PAYPAL
LIVE ARRIVAL AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Live arrival is guaranteed on all shipments ONLY if I am notified within 24 hours of arrival. If you are not satisfied with your animal for any reason, and I am contacted within SEVEN DAYS of receipt of you shipment your money will be refunded with the return of you order. If after seven days you are dissatisfied please contact me and I will make every effort to correct any problem.
FOREIGN SHIPMENTS
I can ship to many foreign countries. Shipping is expensive and costs are about $900 (CITES permits, inspections, health certificates, freight forwarding fees, etc) plus freight charges. You must obtain import documents from your country. I can obtain the CITES permits for Leopard tortoises and African spurred tortoises in one day but for other species it takes 3 to 4 months.
SHORT SUPPLY AND UNDER 4 INCH TURTLES
Some animals, color morphs, or sizes are not always available. Please phone before placing your order. Turtles and tortoises under 4 inches are sold for scientific or educational purpose, or are for export. I will supply a notarized certificate required for CITES permits for animals you wish to export.
Important:
All of my turtles and tortoises are sold for the explicit purpose of enhancing the public's awareness, edification, and education of these wonderful creatures. I further reserve the right to collect data, relating to each turtle or tortoise that has been sold (from the original purchaser), for the purpose of gaining a better understanding of turtle and tortoise care, captive reproduction, longevity, etc. This information may be used in future publications, updating care sheets, articles, etc. When possible credit will be given to the individual contributor but no monetary compensation will be paid for any information that is used or published.
All leopard tortoises and African spurred tortoises require a HEALTH CERTIFICATE to ship out of Arizona. Currently all my prices include the cost of this CERTIFICATE.
For more information go HERE
Currently I ship ALL turtles and tortoises by UPS Overnight Air or DHL Overnight air. Shipping and handling is about $50. Telephone for shipping cost of large orders.
Payment must be received prior to shipping and can be made by money order, Official Bank Check, money orders, and we accept VISA, MASTER CARD, and PAYPAL
LIVE ARRIVAL AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Live arrival is guaranteed on all shipments ONLY if I am notified within 24 hours of arrival. If you are not satisfied with your animal for any reason, and I am contacted within SEVEN DAYS of receipt of you shipment your money will be refunded with the return of you order. If after seven days you are dissatisfied please contact me and I will make every effort to correct any problem.
FOREIGN SHIPMENTS
I can ship to many foreign countries. Shipping is expensive and costs are about $900 (CITES permits, inspections, health certificates, freight forwarding fees, etc) plus freight charges. You must obtain import documents from your country. I can obtain the CITES permits for Leopard tortoises and African spurred tortoises in one day but for other species it takes 3 to 4 months.
SHORT SUPPLY AND UNDER 4 INCH TURTLES
Some animals, color morphs, or sizes are not always available. Please phone before placing your order. Turtles and tortoises under 4 inches are sold for scientific or educational purpose, or are for export. I will supply a notarized certificate required for CITES permits for animals you wish to export.
Important:
All of my turtles and tortoises are sold for the explicit purpose of enhancing the public's awareness, edification, and education of these wonderful creatures. I further reserve the right to collect data, relating to each turtle or tortoise that has been sold (from the original purchaser), for the purpose of gaining a better understanding of turtle and tortoise care, captive reproduction, longevity, etc. This information may be used in future publications, updating care sheets, articles, etc. When possible credit will be given to the individual contributor but no monetary compensation will be paid for any information that is used or published.
All leopard tortoises and African spurred tortoises require a HEALTH CERTIFICATE to ship out of Arizona. Currently all my prices include the cost of this CERTIFICATE.
For more information go HERE
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