Hello, I’m new to this forum but I have a possible problem and so I decided to try out this forum. I’ve had my leopard tortoise Oogway for about 5 years now, and his shell seems healthy as well as in general. But... he’s only 4 1/2 inches long. This has been very concerning for me lately and right now I’m separated from him as my family and I just moved out of state, so my friend is temporarily taking care of him. I’ll hopefully have him back soon. Is this a problem? His size I mean. I’m worried.
Leopard Tortoise Size
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Jadeleopardtortoises62
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I can’t for sure tell you but I have heard that it takes anywhere from 12-15 years for a leopard tortoise to reach its full size. Your tortoises does look a little small but I would possibly find a vet if you are concerned about his growth. He is a cutie though 
At 11-12 years, it should be around 12 or more inches. Not quite full grown I don't believe either at only 12-15.I can’t for sure tell you but I have heard that it takes anywhere from 12-15 years for a leopard tortoise to reach its full size. Your tortoises does look a little small but I would possibly find a vet if you are concerned about his growth. He is a cutie though
Yes, he is quite small for that age. At 3 years of age, my hatchlings had already reached 6-10 inches.
How are you housing him? What are you feeding, how much, how often?
What temps are you housing him at, day, night, basking?
What's the humidity at, should be 80%.
Give us a full run down of everything that is done and used for him.
How are you housing him? What are you feeding, how much, how often?
What temps are you housing him at, day, night, basking?
What's the humidity at, should be 80%.
Give us a full run down of everything that is done and used for him.
SuzanneZ
Well-Known Member
Welcome.
Alex and the Redfoot
Well-Known Member
This thread is dated 2020... Are there some messages missing once again?
