Pardalis Hatchling Questions

[coltonspidey]

So I am getting a P. Pardalis from ups soon in a hour or two but I was wondering if there is special care or should I leave him be to relieve stress and I just need some more tips to raise hatchlings. ( I have a Sulcata Hatchling as well )

 

[Jodie]

Soak the baby and then put in enclosure with fresh food. Soak daily just like your Sulcata for the 1st year or so.

 

[coltonspidey]

Soak the baby and then put in enclosure with fresh food. Soak daily just like your Sulcata for the 1st year or so.

Thank you... Should I keep them outside? For the summer?

 

[Jodie]

Babies do better in a controlled consistent environment. You want to maintain no cooler than 80F, basking area near 100F and 80 or more percent humidity. An hour or 2 outside for Sun shine is ideal.

 

[Jodie]

Here are some links for you with great info.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/for-those-who-have-a-young-sulcata.76744/

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Dont forget to post pictures! Im excited for your new tortoise !!!

 

[coltonspidey]

 

[coltonspidey]

 

[coltonspidey]

Also why do some Leo's have dark shells and other have light colored shells? Is it just genetics such as blonde hair and brown hair in people?

 

[Jodie]

I am not entirely qualified to answer that. I believe there is a little more to it, regional differences plays a part, I think. I have Hatchlings that are very light and dark ones from the same female. Most leopards in the USA are mutts so to speak. They are a mix of different regions.

 

[coltonspidey]

I am not entirely qualified to answer that. I believe there is a little more to it, regional differences plays a part, I think. I have Hatchlings that are very light and dark ones from the same female. Most leopards in the USA are mutts so to speak. They are a mix of different regions.

That makes since, thanks

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Look at the cute spotted head !! So cute!

 

[coltonspidey]

Look at the cute spotted head !! So cute!

Thank you!

 

[Kevin Kaz]

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Such a pretty leopard!

 

[Romeo Serback]

Also why do some Leo's have dark shells and other have light colored shells? Is it just genetics such as blonde hair and brown hair in people?

I know this is an old thread, but I've noticed in a few that if the shell is dark, they get lighter and vice versa. Look up BEANS the leopard tortoise on YouTube and you can see as a hatchling that she was very dark and now you see her and she's so very light colored. Amazingly beautiful!