Turtles in Danger

Sulcatas - Amazing Animals, but Terrible Pets

A terrible problem continues to escalate. Sulcata tortoises, which grow very large and aggressive, are being bred in huge numbers (they lay up to 50 eggs at a time). The largest sulcatas can grow to 230 pounds so few people can keep them on their property. Animal rescues are becoming dumping grounds for sulcatas, but soon we too will run out of space unless we can get the word out to stop the breeding. Unscrupulous pet store owners sometimes trick people into buying them. When a sulcata reaches about 15 pounds, the problems begin. We need to let people know that they may be an amazing animal, but are definitely not a good pet.

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