Leopards and high humidity

[Mgridgaway]

Hi all!

I've heard that Leopard torts have trouble in high humidity environments. Here in MD, humidity is usually between 50-85% in the summer, so I originally passed on owning one. Can anyone comment on this or tell me about their experiences?

 

[wellington]

Hi all!

I've heard that Leopard torts have trouble in high humidity environments. Here in MD, humidity is usually between 50-85% in the summer, so I originally passed on owning one. Can anyone comment on this or tell me about their experiences?

They do need to be in a higher humidity as hatchlings. Read the threads below, by my signature, it will explain. All of the threads are good for leopards as well as sulcata.

 

[Neal]

They can handle high humid environments very well. There are breeders in Hawaii, Florida, and other high humid areas that have a lot of success with leopards.