Hello, my name is Chelsea, I had a desert tortoise a long time ago when I was 8 and I just purchased a baby leopard tortoise 2 days ago, I am now 25. What I am trying to say is I have not had a tortoise for a while, and I am unfamiliar with their mannerisms. My baby sometimes moves his legs...
I have a 100 watt power sun bulb 12 inches from my substrate in my leopard tortoise cage. And the hottest the basking spot is getting is 84-88 degrees. The rest of the cage is 67-70 degrees this is no were near the temps I need the cage to be. I was afraid the 100 watt bulb would be too strong...
I just wanted to post my setup because I am getting my new 2 month old leopard tortoise tomorrow morning and want constructive feedback. I am using a Rubbermaid tube, bedding is coco coir (slightly moist), I have random clean rocks for decor, a piece of slate rock for basking, a shallow water...
Hello, I am concerned with keeping my leopard tortoises cage too moist. I understand that leopard tortoises need to have between 50-80% humidity which can be done by soaking and keeping their coco coir bedding damp, but how often? Spraying the turtle with a spray bottle but how often? Soaking in...
I was just curious if anyone had ever seen a growth chart of some sort for leopard tortoises. I am curious how much growing my leopard tortoise will be doing in the next year. Weight would be helpful too. I want to make sure my new leo is growing on time. I will be getting him next week.
Hello, I live in North Carolina, lately its been getting colder as we approach winter, it has been in the 60's, I want to allow my new future leopard tortoise to get outside time to bask and graze, but at what temperature should I stop allowing my tortoise to go out. When will he be at risk for...
I was curious at what age can you sex a leopard tortoise, are there ways to sex it when it is younger? And what would you be looking for? Thank you!
Chelsea
I have a nice block of coco coir for bedding, but wanted to know if I should mix it with something else like cypress mulch, soil? Are leopard tortoises as big of diggers as Sulcatas? Thanks
Chelsea
I have a question, I am trying to purchase a Powersun light bulb, UVA and UVB. I am in the process of purchasing a baby Leopard tortoise in the next 2 weeks. I was thinking of placing him in a 10 gallon temporarily just so I can keep a close eye on him when I first get him. I was curious on the...
I have tried to read all the articles and forums I can. But I feel like I am at a wall. If you are experienced with care and husbandry of both the Sulcata and leopard tortoise can you please tell me if the temperament of a leopard tortoise is similar to that of a sulcata tortoise. I have read...
Purchasing a Tortoise HELP
Hello, my name is Chelsea I am currently living in North Carolina. I have done a lot of research on the Sulcata Tortise, and I have my setup ready. I would like to know if anyone can recommend a reputable breeder of Sulcata Tortises in my area or a website to visit...