RE: [split] Leopard Tortoise- new to the forum
I've only had them since the weekend before Valentines day, but I am raising them in a High Heat/High Humidity enviroment (+80*f/+80% humidity), not so much misting except to moisten the ground moss. I got Gaia (the larger one) From Rebecca(BrinnandGupta) but she had only had him for a little less than a month before rehoming her to me... I don't know how she was kept for her first 5 or 6 months but both Rebecca and myself thought she was small for her presumed age. (Breeder told Rebecca she was 6 months old)
I also am a firm beliver in Vita-Shell ointment. WalkingRock used it from the day Cathie got him and he was not raised with High Humidity or High Temp. but he never showed signs of pyramiding like most others his age and size.
DvotedMOMMY said:Zamric said:Thank You Very Much! My wife raised WalkingRock from day 2 of hatching and did a great job for the 1st 6 years... now he's to big for her to do more than just feed him. I have really enjoyed building for him and creating a "Tortoise Friendly" yard with all his favorite grasses!
As for the 2 little Leopards.... Eros (the smaller, darker one) was hatched on New Years Eve making him about 8 weeks old and Gaia is roughly 7 months olds. Since they are still so young, thier shells are still smooth... I'm working on keeping it that way but only time will tell!
Oh wow! Well you guys are doing an AMAZING job with them!
Your oldest Leopard is 7 months?! It looks so much younger! The shell coloring, and yes, the smoothness, made me assume it was younger. I've seen Leo's a few months old, maybe 5 months, already get that patchy white lining. Yours still has the smooth dark lines. I love the colors/patterning of the scute on your babies! Absolutely beautiful!
So what's your best suggestions for a nice smooth shell? Humidity, hydration, and frequent misting??
Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcomes!
You guys are awesome!
I've only had them since the weekend before Valentines day, but I am raising them in a High Heat/High Humidity enviroment (+80*f/+80% humidity), not so much misting except to moisten the ground moss. I got Gaia (the larger one) From Rebecca(BrinnandGupta) but she had only had him for a little less than a month before rehoming her to me... I don't know how she was kept for her first 5 or 6 months but both Rebecca and myself thought she was small for her presumed age. (Breeder told Rebecca she was 6 months old)
I also am a firm beliver in Vita-Shell ointment. WalkingRock used it from the day Cathie got him and he was not raised with High Humidity or High Temp. but he never showed signs of pyramiding like most others his age and size.