Ok so I am probably going to get a 9" inch Leopard tortoise soon. But how would I go about housing him in the winter? Should I try hibernating him? Should I keep him in the garage? Or should I try housing him outside. Thank you for the input.
First of all you need to read this...then you need to figure out how you are going to keep him warm in the cool nights...I keep my African torts in here...If I house my leopard tortoise in the garage, as you do, what would I need to keep it warm? I’m in southern Ca but it’s been 40 outside and maybe 50 in my garage.
This thread is over 7 years old....Thank you. I have read a lot on the Leopard Torts. I have a home with topsoil and hay inside and a UVB light for the day but I’m not sure what else for nighttime. Is she warm enough? Should I attach a warming mat to her plastic tub house? Or maybe electric hand warmers? Seems there are many ideas out there. Of course she loves to be out in the day to bask but too cold at night. Thank you again
Thank you again. She is 8”. She was a rescue we found in the road. This is very new to me and she is very sweet. She follows me everywhere outside. I’m trying to do the right thing. I appreciate your input. Thank youThis thread is over 7 years old....
Whatever you've been reading is all wrong if it told you to use soil and hay. Most of the info found out in the world for tortoise care is wrong.
What size leopard tortoise are we talking about? This will determine the advice you get.
Leopard tortoises need warm temperatures year round. Without proper housing and heat, they will easily get sick in a cold spell like what we are having right now.
At that size, she's right on the borderline for living outside full time, or still having a large indoor enclosure and going outside in fair weather. Since we are in the middle of winter, I would recommend a large indoor enclosure of at least 4x8 feet with all the proper heating and lighting.Thank you again. She is 8”. She was a rescue we found in the road. This is very new to me and she is very sweet. She follows me everywhere outside. I’m trying to do the right thing. I appreciate your input. Thank you