Leopard Tortoise

[kaitlovesturtles]

Hi everyone! I was given a tortoise hatchling last summer after it was found in a neighbor’s yard and the owners could not be located. I was told he/she was a sulcata (best guess at the time). Seven months later, Zen has only grown one inch in length and his/her shell color and pattern has changed drastically. I have a leopard tortoise, right?! Also Zen seems really light in color to me. Is this just a variation? I have posted a picture of him when I first got him and a picture of him recently for comparison. Thanks!

 

[Blackdog1714]

Definately looks like a Leopard to me! Welcome and please check out the pinned threads on Leopard Tortoises. The higher the humidity better with correct heat!

 

[kaitlovesturtles]

Definately looks like a Leopard to me! Welcome and please check out the pinned threads on Leopard Tortoises. The higher the humidity better with correct heat!

Thank you!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Nice find!
Noel has one very similar to that

 

[wellington]

Yes that is a leopard and the coloring coming in is fairly common.