All our tortoises are ethically sourced, vet-checked, and raised in optimal conditions.
Each comes with a care guide to help you provide the best home possible
Enclosure: Secure, predator-proof outdoor area with shaded hides.
Temperature: 25–32 °C with basking up to 35 °C.
Diet: Grasses, greens, browse; occasional fruit only.
Water: Fresh dish and occasional soaking.
Note: Critically endangered (CITES I). Legal, captive-bred animals only with permits.
Enclosure: Secure pen with grass, shade, and room to roam.
Temperature: 24–29 °C (ambient), basking 32–35 °C. Provide UVB.
Diet: High-fiber grasses, weeds, leafy greens; limited fruit.
Water/Humidity: Shallow dish, ~50–60% humidity; soak juveniles often.
Note: Critically endangered (CITES I). Only captive-bred with valid paperwork.
Enclosure: Large outdoor space; juveniles can start in a 4×2 ft indoor pen.
Temperature: 24–30 °C (ambient), basking 32–35 °C. Provide UVB.
Diet: Mainly grasses, leafy greens, and weeds. Add calcium 2–3×/week.
Water/Humidity: Shallow water dish; soak young tortoises regularly.
Note: Grows very large and can live for decades. Buy captive-bred only.
From the majestic Aldabra to the rare Ploughshare and striking Radiated tortoises — we’re more than sellers. We’re protectors, storytellers, and companions in your lifelong journey with these living treasures.
We are Shell & Co — a trusted name in the world of rare tortoises. Our mission is to provide healthy, captive-bred tortoises while upholding strict ethical and legal standards.
Born out of passion for conservation and respect for wildlife, Shell & Co began as a small effort to raise awareness and provide ethical access to some of the world’s most extraordinary tortoises.
We don’t just sell tortoises — we educate, support, and ensure every tortoise is shipped safely, packaged with care, and delivered with confidence. Every adoption supports conservation.
