I have some available
Moroccan tortoises (Testudo graeca marokkensis) about ready for new homes.
This unique subspecies of Greek tortoise are quite possibly the most recognizable as hatchlings, beginning life colored in a uniform tope-brown color. As they grow, they will develop the striations, rays and flecks associated with adult specimens. They are a beautiful subspecies of
Testudo graeca, which prove to be rather robust and hardy when maintained adequately as opposed to the rare North African types such as Libyan or Tunisian
graeca.
Thousands of these animals came into the United States several years back riddled with various parasitic infections and Testudo herpes viruses. These viruses are lethal and while many Greek tortoises can remain asymptomatic carriers of them for life, the accidental transmission to other species such as Hermann's, Leopards, Marginateds, Radiateds etc, can wipe out an entire collection in very little time. Herpes viruses in Greek tortoises are extremely common. Simple runny noses, stomatitis and mobility issues are typical symptoms associated with Herpes but are absolutely not always apparent. The viruses may only show via symptomatic specimens from the onset of stress. By the time the virus manifests and spreads to other animals, it's often too late to save much, if anything at all. This is a dangerous but very real threat with Greek tortoises both wild caught and captive bred.
Why did I state the above? Because our adults were
tested for Herpes virus prior to entering the United States. I imported the adult stock myself with a type locality of Meknes, Morocco and testing for this deadly virus was performed on them before making it to my facility in order to help stop the continued spread of this common issue in American collections.
I have included a copy of one of the documents (which is in slovak, and can be translated if need be) which shows the herpes-negative result in this ad. The parents of these available babies have remained healthy, isolated from any other species including other
T. graeca groups. They have never exhibited any health concern whatsoever, including the often observed runny nose.
So, you're getting piece of mind should you decide to obtain these from us. You as the buyer may request copies of the testing emailed to you.
These neonates are solid, robust babies, feeding on a natural diet of various weeds such as vetch, Mediterranean & Ribwort plantain, clovers, dandelion, lavender and thistle. They also receive hibiscus leaves & flowers, rose, rose of sharon, curly endive and occasional Mazuri tortoise diet (original formula only). They and their parents are completely unrelated to any others of their kind in the USA.
Priced at $300 each, plus shipping costs. There are no quantity discounts on these at this time.
Pics of the babies shortly after hatching are included in this ad. To see the actual parents, please visit the
Moroccan tortoise Testudo graeca marokkensis page on my site.
Serious inquirers may e-mail me at:
chrleone@gmail.com
We're here for lifetime support.
Chris & Casey
*Tortoises under 4" are not intended as pets but are for educational, exhibition or research purposes only. You as the buyer fully comply.
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