Re: Sulcata size survey

Posted by Torsten on January 17, 2001 at 14:47:14:

In Reply to: Sulcata size survey posted by Jerry Fife on January 13, 2001 at 12:57:54:

The biggest one I`ve seen so far was an adult Male (LTC) measuring
82 cm SCL an weighing in at 93 kg (in US measurements app:186 pounds
and app 33 inches.
I´ve seen some other big ones (around 75-80 cm), and will try to post a good comparison pic tomorrow.

The biggest recorded sulcata ever measured fantastic 104cm SCL and weight 112 kg (app 224 pounds and app. 41 inch)
and was kept in the Zoo of Giza (Egypt) in 1925 (was measured by bourreti if remembering right)
greetz
Torsten
: I often hear people speak of 200 lbs African Spurred Tortoises but I have never seen one. I thought it would be interesting to conduct a survey of the largest male and female sulcata that people on the forum have seen or own. Please list weight and length. (Include the age if captive born)

: Thanks,

: Jerry

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: The biggest one I`ve seen so far was an adult Male (LTC) measuring : 82 cm SCL an weighing in at 93 kg (in US measurements app:186 pounds : and app 33 inches. : I´ve seen some other big ones (around 75-80 cm), and will try to post a good comparison pic tomorrow. : The biggest recorded sulcata ever measured fantastic 104cm SCL and weight 112 kg (app 224 pounds and app. 41 inch) : and was kept in the Zoo of Giza (Egypt) in 1925 (was measured by bourreti if remembering right) : greetz : Torsten : : I often hear people speak of 200 lbs African Spurred Tortoises but I have never seen one. I thought it would be interesting to conduct a survey of the largest male and female sulcata that people on the forum have seen or own. Please list weight and length. (Include the age if captive born) : : Thanks, : : Jerry

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