I finally got my own Leopard baby

[donmacho]

Based on things you've posted, he seems to be putting on weight, maybe not as fast as you'd like, but it's still a gain. As for the vet visit, is the Vetinerian specifically trained as a tortoise vet? Not a reptile vet or an exotic vet, but a tortoise vet? These guys are fully a different animal and many vets think a llama is exotic and a tortoise is exotic, perfect match! NOT!
My favorite vet was the one that ran a fecal. Finally looking up from the microscope, she announced that she found many eggs in the fecal, but she didn't know if they were positive or negative parasites. I fired her, but at least she bucked it enough to admit she was out schooled.

Yes,he himself keep many tortoise. avery experience tortoise vet I hear.

This growth rate and soft shell make me scared.
Even the vet said he is okay,but I'm still scared of it. lol

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Yes,he himself keep many tortoise. avery experience tortoise vet I hear.

This growth rate and soft shell make me scared.

A soft shell is NEVER good for a tortoise. Normally it is easy to correct with proper diet and lighting but it will not just fix itself.

 

[donmacho]

A soft shell is NEVER good for a tortoise. Normally it is easy to correct with proper diet and lighting but it will not just fix itself.

He seems very healthy, but I'm a noob tortoise owner. so I can be wrong.

 

[JoesMum]

As I am sure has been said earlier, there is a difference between softness and the flexibility of a baby's shell.

A baby will harden up, but it takes a few months, a good diet and plenty of UVB... which is also what's required for Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) indicated by a soft shell.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

As I am sure has been said earlier, there is a difference between softness and the flexibility of a baby's shell.

A baby will harden up, but it takes a few months, a good diet and plenty of UVB... which is also what's required for Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) indicated by a soft shell.

All of which should have been mentioned and discussed with you by your, "tortoise" expert Vetinerian. Yes?

 

[donmacho]

Yes,but

As I am sure has been said earlier, there is a difference between softness and the flexibility of a baby's shell.

A baby will harden up, but it takes a few months, a good diet and plenty of UVB... which is also what's required for Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) indicated by a soft shell.

Oh,flexibility is better word for my baby.
I didnt mean soft sorry! my English is not good enough to tell people his right status .

All of which should have been mentioned and discussed with you by your, "tortoise" expert Vetinerian. Yes?

Yes, I asked those and vet said he is all fine.
I'm just too worried about everything because he is too cute and I don't want to lose him.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

You obviously love your tortoise very much.
But I, for one, tend to panic and imagine all sorts of terrible things.
Mostly, it's nothing.
Carry on doing the best you can and following the care sheets advice.
That's as much as any of us can do.

 

[donmacho]

You obviously love your tortoise very much.
But I, for one, tend to panic and imagine all sorts of terrible things.
Mostly, it's nothing.
Carry on doing the best you can and following the care sheets advice.
That's as much as any of us can do.

Thanks I will try.


Pics are his favorite places at day time.

 

[donmacho]

water is around 90-95F at day time and his shell is around 93F.
it is very close to the hot spot.

 

[donmacho]

His weight is 85 to 96grams recently.

His growth rate seems very slow.
He eats 1/3 amount of foods since when he was growing faster., and poop once per few days.(also less active)
Otherwise he seems very healthy and fine.

any bad sign?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

His weight is 85 to 96grams recently.

His growth rate seems very slow.
He eats 1/3 amount of foods since when he was growing faster., and poop once per few days.(also less active)
Otherwise he seems very healthy and fine.

any bad sign?

I'm not sure about Leopards, but the Greeks here grow in spurts, so as long as he's still growing, i think that's good.
Is it particulalry hot when he's outside ?
Sometimes, in the summer, mine eats less and rests up in the heat of the day.

 

[GingerLove]

I have to say... that is the cutest tortoise I have EVER seen!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh he's so stinkin cute!!!!

 

[Neal]

Looks good to me.

Very interesting pattern. I have a pair that produced a couple of the splotchy patterns like yours. It should grow up to be an incredible looking leopard.

 

[donmacho]

sorry I could not access this forum long time. ( my IP adress was banned)

I'm not sure about Leopards, but the Greeks here grow in spurts, so as long as he's still growing, i think that's good.
Is it particulalry hot when he's outside ?
Sometimes, in the summer, mine eats less and rests up in the heat of the day.

Thank you,I hope my baby is in that case!

I have to say... that is the cutest tortoise I have EVER seen!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh he's so stinkin cute!!!!

Thank you!

Looks good to me.

Very interesting pattern. I have a pair that produced a couple of the splotchy patterns like yours. It should grow up to be an incredible looking leopard.

I hope so. anyway I'm happy as long as he is healthy and smooth.


1st picture July26th max weight 95grams
2nd picture Aug26th max weight 98grams

I can see a tinny growth line also. ( woooo super slow but hes growing lol)

 

[diamondbp]

sorry I could not access this forum long time. ( my IP adress was banned)

Thank you,I hope my baby is in that case!

Thank you!

I hope so. anyway I'm happy as long as he is healthy and smooth.


1st picture July26th max weight 95grams
2nd picture Aug26th max weight 98grams

I can see a tinny growth line also. ( woooo super slow but hes growing lol)

I really appreciate the updates. I'm very curious to see how it develops as it grows. Keep us posted

 

[donmacho]

I really appreciate the updates. I'm very curious to see how it develops as it grows. Keep us posted

Thank you!
I'm hoping he grows like this one.


right now!
98,99,97,97,97,98grams past 6days.

They look so pretty in the wild.

 

[donmacho]

Monthly update September 2

YES 100grams!! VICTORY! (95grams last month)
I have a real slow grower.
Is it true that slow glowing at hatchling mostly female ?

 

[cmacusa3]

Yes!!!! Congrats, looking fantastic!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Monthly update September 2

YES 100grams!! VICTORY! (95grams last month)
I have a real slow grower.
Is it true that slow glowing at hatchling mostly female ?

Slow but sure!
Lovely looking tortoise.
Fair play, sir!

 

[GingerLove]

@Tidgy's Dad, I love the new profile pic.