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  1. Brandi

    New leopard tortoise fam in so cal

    .... and I am in upland with my leopard!
  2. Brandi

    Pacing leopard tortoise

    Thanks team Gomberg I will check out Dr Greek -i think my leopard may be constipated ....he has been great and active for years, eating and pooping regularly but the last few weeks he has been less active, eating less and pooping small amounts and less often. He is getting warm soaks daily and...
  3. Brandi

    Pacing leopard tortoise

    Say does anyone know of a GREAT leopard tortoise vet in the SoCal area of surrounding Upland, Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, Glendora or anywhere close thereabouts ? Would appreciate all input ....Thanks TF members!
  4. Brandi

    New leopard tortoise fam in so cal

    Thanks Yvonne G for the insight, Much appreciated ! So any ideas as to proof of ownership.... pics are all I can think of but that still could be speculative I suppose
  5. Brandi

    New leopard tortoise fam in so cal

    Say is there a way to “chip” or ID my leopard just in case he gets out ?
  6. Brandi

    New leopard tortoise fam in so cal

    Welcome to our great tortoise family ! I too live in SoCal upland with my leopard Whereabouts are you ?
  7. Brandi

    CDT not doing well post op

    Very sorry to hear about your Hercules, I read all your posts and you were the best mom and nurse to your special guy. May I ask how the stone was discovered...what were his symptoms? Once again my condolences.
  8. Brandi

    Hi, I'm David and this is Archimedes

    Welcome David, Archimedes and Turt! You will gain lots of info and knowledge from fellow tort lovers ... great forum to ask questions and be prepared to get lots of responses!! Enjoy!
  9. Brandi

    Grieving

    Oh Kaeloni my heart breaks and aches for you and your precious Vasili. Your heart was in the right place and you did nothing wrong, in fact you did everything right with Vasili’s best interest in mind. I pray your thoughts are centered around enjoying all the good times with her.
  10. Brandi

    Pacing leopard tortoise

    Well, Katieandiggy, Robber and JoesMum, you both may have very valid points and ideas as I have been so pleased to have with other members of Tortoise Forum. I believe he does see his reflection in the sliding glass door, Katieandiggy, and most likely is using his macho mind as JoseMum...
  11. Brandi

    Pacing leopard tortoise

    Question: I cannot get my leopard guy Jhonny to eat Mazuri tortoise pellets or the Zoo Med grassland pellets. I have been trying for years even mixing it with a little bit of his fav strawberries and tomatoes (which are an occasional treat) but he still won’t eat it. He mainly eats hearts of...
  12. Brandi

    Pacing leopard tortoise

    This forum is outstanding and I sure wish I would have started posting years ago as all of you are a wealth of information! Thank you Taylor T, Wellington, Tom, Robber, Maro2bear and the many other posts I have read! I hope someday I, too, will be able to contribute valuable info to others...
  13. Brandi

    Pacing leopard tortoise

    Wow Taylor GREAT INFO thank you so much ! Actually we pretty much stopped him from coming inside and that is why I thought he was pacing (throwing tantrum). I will heed your advice and indoors no more! The local reptile store told me a few years back I could stop the future pyramiding by...
  14. Brandi

    Pacing leopard tortoise

    As you can see from his picture when he was small he was pyramiding when he was under a year old. The previous owners did not have proper heating, humidity or uv lighting, which I started up right way and have continued proper protocol.
  15. Brandi

    Pacing leopard tortoise

    Well, first thank you for your informative responses ! I live in Southern California, San Bernardino County. As for his enclosure I will attempt to upload photos but the info is he has free run of our back yard/side yard and back covered patio where his “enclosure” With his Zoo Med RepiTherm...
  16. Brandi

    Pacing leopard tortoise

    Hi my leopard tortoise is 6 years old and paces(Jhonny is his name -hope he IS a male). He pacesnot all the time but usually before or after he eats. Is this normal? He is very friendly and people oriented but I am wondering if he is bored and needs a mate? Do leopards do well with a partner...
  17. Brandi

    A Year In The Life Of Cupcake

    Ok thank you I will go to FORUM and post new thread
  18. Brandi

    A Year In The Life Of Cupcake

    How do I do that
  19. Brandi

    A Year In The Life Of Cupcake

    I have been a member for some years but never posted or did much else but read others post because I am not sure how to ask questions complying with the guidelines. If this is wrong place to ask question please help guide me to appropriate area and protocol. I have a 6 year old leopard, named...
  20. Brandi

    Leopard Tortise foot turning black

    I have a 4 month old leopard tortise and I noticed from this morning to tonight his/her right leg has turned a really dark brown - almost black. No signs of anything else wrong or different. Is this normal - or should I head for the vet?
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