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I would recommend raising the temperature throughout the enclosure. I always found Leopard hatchlings to thrive best at much warmer temps. 82℉ is just too cool, 90℉ is much better especially right now while you see a runny nose. I also found coco coir inferior to small orchid bark for your...

The flat spot on the front side should grow out normally and the plastron crease is absolutely normal. They are somewhat folded up in the shell and the plastron will flatten out quickly. Congratulations!

During the years that I bred and incubated Leopard Tortoises I experienced this type of situation only once, and as much as I knew in my heart that the hatchling was not going to make it I just couldn't kill it. I had a few other babies which were twins and very small, which I struggled with and...

Is this for real? This sounds like a very entertaining story. I'm wondering if Aliens took him. It looks like everybody believes this story however, so I will pray you find TRAVIS in good health.

Hi @Tinaaw7 I am located in Southern California between Redlands and Palm Springs, if you are asking me. @Markw84 I believe is located in Northern California (Sacramento).

Hello Carl: One problem with studying "failure to thrive" in the human baby is that human babies are injected on day one of life with a Hepatitis B vaccine, which by the way is totally ridiculous, because Hep B is spread through blood (IV drug users) and sexual contact. By the way, the two...

I would like to suggest that you make sure your Calcium has Vitamin D added for better absorption of the calcium. It is possible that your tortoise is unable to make Vitamin D from your UV source.

It sounded like his males were spending all their time mounting each other and since they seemed so small, I surmised that they were stressed.

The males need to be separated and should take turns spending time with the female. It is not recommended to keep just two together. The males will only want to fight each other.

I have heard about Tortoises screaming like that when they have a bladder stone they are trying to pass. Lots of soaking may help.

I am so happy to hear you say this, because it is really important to have your enclosures all ready to go. We are heading into winter around here, so an indoor enclosure should be first on your list. I agree with @Tom, Leopard Tortoises are not any more difficult if you have the set up...

Thank you Yvonne for taking the time.

Your baby will be under a bush, nearly covered by old leaves. What kind of Tortoise do you have? Does this type of tortoise hibernate? Where is Toa Alta? What is the weather like this time of the year?

They fooled me! I didn't recognize the species either. Good to know. I hope your fellow starts feeling better soon. Usually increasing the heat and removing improper lighting is the answer.

I do see you have three tortoises, two of one species and another larger tortoise of another species. Separate the species but don't house them in pairs.