Available by enquiryGiantAldabra Atoll, Seychelles
Aldabra Giant
Aldabrachelys gigantea
A gentle giant that needs a huge, secure outdoor home and lifelong care.
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Rare tortoises, thoughtfully matched to the right keeper.
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From compact star tortoises to gentle giants, discover an animal that suits the home and care you can offer.
Read the buying guideTortoises available by enquiry
Available by enquiry
Permits may applyRareSouthern Madagascar
Radiated Tortoise
Astrochelys radiata
Famous for its starburst shell, but only suitable when its captive-bred history and permits are clear.
Permits may applyRareCentral Myanmar dry zone
Burmese Star
Geochelone platynota
A rare star-patterned tortoise that needs clear captive-bred records and the right permits.
Permits may applyCompactIndia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Indian Star
Geochelone elegans
A smaller star tortoise with beautiful markings and sensitive care needs.
Permits may applyCompactKenya and Tanzania
Pancake Tortoise
Malacochersus tornieri
A flat, fast tortoise that needs safe rock crevices rather than a simple glass tank.
Available by enquiryRareMontane Southeast Asia
Impressed Tortoise
Manouria impressa
A shy forest tortoise that needs cooler, wetter conditions than most tortoises.
Available by enquiryExoticNorthern and central South America
Red-footed Tortoise
Chelonoidis carbonarius
A curious tropical tortoise known for the red and orange colour on its legs.
Available by enquiryExoticEastern and southern Africa
Leopard Tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
A striking African tortoise that grows large and needs plenty of warm outdoor space.
Available by enquiryGiantSahel belt of Africa
African Spurred
Centrochelys sulcata
Often sold as a small baby, but grows into a powerful tortoise that can dig and push through fences.
Available by enquiryExoticGreece, Balkans and Italy
Marginated Tortoise
Testudo marginata
A handsome Mediterranean tortoise with a flared shell and a very long lifespan.
Specialist enquiryGiantGalápagos Islands, Ecuador
Galápagos Giant Complex
Chelonoidis niger complex
A famous island giant with a specialist enquiry route for accredited institutions.
Tell us about your space and experience. We will help you find the right fit.
We explain the records and permits to check before any purchase moves forward.
Your habitat and long-term plan come first, so every arrival starts well.
Ready from day one
A better home makes a better beginning.
We help you think beyond the first impression. Adult space, warmth, food, shade and veterinary care are all part of choosing well.
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Something extraordinary
for every kind of keeper.
Protection over possession
Some rare tortoises should never be for sale.
The Ploughshare is presented only to support awareness. Stoneback does not offer it for purchase or accept availability enquiries for it.
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Good to know
Before you enquire.
How does buying work?
Choose a tortoise and send an enquiry. We will discuss current availability, your setup, exact pricing and any paperwork before a purchase is considered.
Are the pictured tortoises the exact animals available?
No. The photographs represent each species. Current animal photos and details are shared personally during the enquiry process.
Can you ship internationally?
Eligibility depends on the species and the rules in both locations. We review this before discussing transport.
Why is there no checkout?
A tortoise is a long-term commitment, not an impulse order. A conversation helps confirm fit, care readiness and legal eligibility first.
