Hello Everyone!
I am in the middle of obtaining a leopard tortoise. I have a lot of experience with sulcatas and I am curious about the personality difference between the two species. Now I realize that each tortoise is a unique individual (I've met sulcatas on the reserved side as well as on the overly, in-your-face obnoxious side)... Overall I would say sulcatas (once a certain size) aren't typically shy and rather outgoing (especially when they think you have some food). All of the sulcatas I've kept in my care seem to enjoy head scratches, shell rubs, and generally were curious to interact with me. I had one sub-adult male sulcata that would randomly ram me, other tortoises and objects that got into his way.
I am wondering how Leopards compare? I've heard they are more reserved than sulcatas... maybe not as obnoxious? Some people have described them as shy. I'm wondering what other people think / feel about leopard tortoise personality in general? I'm really excited to be working towards having a new little leopard in my life
I am in the middle of obtaining a leopard tortoise. I have a lot of experience with sulcatas and I am curious about the personality difference between the two species. Now I realize that each tortoise is a unique individual (I've met sulcatas on the reserved side as well as on the overly, in-your-face obnoxious side)... Overall I would say sulcatas (once a certain size) aren't typically shy and rather outgoing (especially when they think you have some food). All of the sulcatas I've kept in my care seem to enjoy head scratches, shell rubs, and generally were curious to interact with me. I had one sub-adult male sulcata that would randomly ram me, other tortoises and objects that got into his way.
I am wondering how Leopards compare? I've heard they are more reserved than sulcatas... maybe not as obnoxious? Some people have described them as shy. I'm wondering what other people think / feel about leopard tortoise personality in general? I'm really excited to be working towards having a new little leopard in my life