My girl seems to be very healthy. She is 16” long and about 16 lbs. Beautiful to look t and watch everyday. She is VERY restless for whatever reason. She eats well and she drinks water often. She is insisting on trying to climb out! She has moved everything around in her enclosure. Humidifier...
She was in her bath and I always stay with her and she was making a noise when she would breathe, that resembled the hiss when she goes into her shell. I have read so much on the upper respiratory thing, that maybe I did panic. But I would rather be safe than sorry. Yes the vet took X-rays and...
I have 3 digital thermometers and another on top of her hut which measures heat and humidity. I check them about 3 times a day. I still soak her 3 times per week. Yes, she is eating and acting the same as before. Any suggestions?
I have a 2 year old Leopard tortoise that I purchased. She makes a hissing sound if I startle her. I thought she was hissing in her bath and realized that she was breathing, I made an appointment with a exotic veterinarian and xrays show that she has “a little pneumonia”. She is taking Baytril...
I am asking for advise on a cactus I purchased. It was supposed to be the spineless type. It still has many little pickers that will get in my fingers unless I wear gloves. I have been shaving all these spines off before I feed them to my girl “Daisy”. Is it safe for her to eat this without me...
My Leopard Tortoise is 2 years old and I live in Michigan. I have made her a indoor open enclosure and need help with a few questions. I have a 250 watt ceramic bulb for heat Hanging above the substrate about 1 foot away from it. I have a uvb light hanging about 2 feet away from the heat bulb. I...
I’m not at all experienced to make any suggestions. I have a 17 month old Leopard tortoise and I learn something new everyday! Looking at your pictures makes me wonder if it is open or glass covered on the top? It looks like it is covered to me. I have a glass enclosed 75 gallon tank for mine...
Hi everyone. I don’t get on very often, but I read a lot of information about the Leopard tortoise.
I have a concern about knats taking over my enclosure. They are relentless!! I am upgrading my enclosure from a 40 gal to a 75 gal terrarium. I need advice so when I start with fresh substrate...
Hi I’m new to owning a Leopard tortoise! A large plastic tote is working for me when I’m
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I have a Leopard Tortoise and he doesn’t lay under my light either. He goes close to his hide away at night, but very seldom does he sleep inside. I have a ceramic heater and
Speaking of UVB lights and heaters... where could a black light come into my habitat? I heard you can use one for heat...