Recent content by leopardforlyfe

Hi, I realize this was posted years ago, but I have a 1 1/2 year old leopard tortoise that I am considering re-homing due to some unfortunate life circumstances. Please let me know if you know anyone who is interested! Thank you for your time!

Hi everyone! I am the proud owner of a 8 month old Leopard named Lupe. She is so fun and growing fast! I was wondering at what age or size is humidity not as necessary in a leopard's enclosure? I know the humidity is meant to replicate their burrow when they are hatchling and I was wondering...

Very true! I didn't think I was overdoing it at the time, but I guess I was. Just confused at to what happened exactly-didn't seem like it was really from the mineral oil per se, but it could have been. Not sure.

COMPLETE MYSTERY, PLEASE READ: Sorry for the delay in posting Lupe's progress. Lets just say that it has been a bumpy ride.... First off, thank you everyone who gave advise and insight! I really appreciate it! I did my best to do everything I could which included: -Soaking sometimes as much...

Okay, thanks! Have you had issues with impaction? How long did your tort go without pooping? Its been about a week for my sweet tort, and I'm beginning to wonder if I should do something more drastic? Don't know what that would be, but...Any advise is so welcome!

Thanks Tom! I really appreciate this and all your advise! SO helpful! Curious, is there a point, or number of days without pooping that you WOULD go to a vet? Do you know if there's anything a vet can do in the case of impaction? I ask because I have continued to soak her for up to an hour at a...

Just weighed her in at 72 grams.

Just weighed her in at 72 grams

Recently I have been feeding her cactus which she'll eat. Tried pumpkin and she is like, now way Jose to that. Anything else I should be feeding her?

Hi! I believe that. I mean how many vets reaaaallly know about tortoises? I am skeptical for that reason. I have also heard hat there's not much that can be done if your tort is experiencing that horrible hatchling failure syndrome. Such a horrible thing. Sadly, I did purchase her from a...

Thanks Yvonne! Appreciate the insight! I've heard of people using the syringe to inject mineral oil into their rear end...sounds HORRIBLE. But if it helps, I'm happy to try. What are your thoughts? If I were to go to a vet, is there much they can do if there is a blockage? I'm almost certain...

Help! My sweet little 4 month old leopard hatchling, Lupe hasn't pooped for almost 3 days and has been acting very lethargic. She does eat (thank God!) but definitely less than normal... I have caught her eating the smaller peices of her Forrest Floor brand cypress mulch recently and am worried...