Leo DiCaprio Shells Out Cash 4 Exotic New Pet
by tmz on Sep.15, 2010, under Actor, Entertainment, TV
Leo DiCaprio Shells Out Cash for Exotic New Pet
Leonardo DiCaprio just made a long-term commitment — but sorry Bar, we’re talking about a new pet tortoise he bought … that’s expected to live for another 70 years!
Sources close to the actor tell TMZ, Leo picked up the 10-year-old Sulcata tortoise at the North American Reptile Breeders Conference and Trade Show in Anaheim, CA over the weekend — which he attended with fellow “Inception” star Lukas Haas — and get this … the animal can live to be 80 years old!
According to sources, Leo pre-ordered the exotic African tortoise from Prehistoric Pets — a California pet store that specializes in rare reptiles — and it cost him $400.
We’re told Leo asked for the biggest tortoise they had — a 38-pounder — but according to experts, Sulcatas can grow to weigh 200 pounds.
Good thing he can afford 70 years worth of turtle food.
Source: TMZ