Sunshine trio pardalis pardalis

[diamondbp]

Just a quick photo of my 3 largest pardalis pardalis after a warm sunshine soak on a sunny mild winter day

 

[wellington]

Nice pic. They look great.

 

[diamondbp]

Nice pic. They look great.

Thanks. Nothing is more beautiful than a shiny leopard in the sun

 

[Tom]

Gorgeous trio.

 

[gingerbee]

Wow beautiful. I'm falling for these guys more and more!!!

 

[diamondbp]

Wow beautiful. I'm falling for these guys more and more!!!

Then get one already lol

 

[gingerbee]

Probably this spring!! We'll see if anyone has them for sale!!

 

[kathyth]

They're gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing the picture

 

[MichaelS]

They look beautiful ...do you mind shairing their length, weight and ages?

 

[diamondbp]

They look beautiful ...do you mind shairing their length, weight and ages?

They outgrew the scale I had but I would be happy to take some measurement shots for you, tomorrow if I get time in the morning after their soak. I took these this morning just because lol. My phone photos are 95% tortoises

 

[Jodie]

Beautiful.

 

[bouaboua]

WOW!!!!

How beautiful!！!！

 

[MichaelS]

They outgrew the scale I had but I would be happy to take some measurement shots for you, tomorrow if I get time in the morning after their soak. I took these this morning just because lol. My phone photos are 95% tortoises

Well then it sounds like it's time for you to buy new scale

 

[diamondbp]

Well then it sounds like it's time for you to buy new scale

I will soon. I was unable to take some measurements this morning but hopefully tomorrow. I had to rush into work today.

 

[Moozillion]

May I ask where you got your pardalis pardalis from?

 

[diamondbp]

May I ask where you got your pardalis pardalis from?

You may . I got two of my oldest from Ben Seigel reptiles but I haven't seen them offer any for sale in quite some time. The other was from Arizona tortoise compound (I think) lol.

Now my other younger pardalis have come from various sources. I've acquired one or more from several different sources in an attempt to see if there was a noticeable difference in quality. The notable sources are Arizona Tortoise compound, Tortoise Supply, Garden State Tortoise, Woody's reptiles , Sierra view ranch, plus a few other private sources.

If anyone wants an honest review of my experiences with each source just PM me. I've been extremely impressed with some and let down in ways by others.

I'm hoping to have time soon to give a thorough break down of pictures and info about each leopard I own.

I've learned a ton in these past two years. I've made many many mistakes, some hard to forgive myself for, but really feel like I have a good grasp of this species now. And the more I learn the more I fall in love with pardalis.

I really wish I would have totally followed the expertise of Tom and others from the beginning. But hey you live and learn.

 

[RB2]

They are beautiful

 

[diamondbp]

Here are their measurements. I didn't realize how much they have grown in length.

I know that my largest is a male. I'm thinking that the other two are young males as well. Any opinions or guesses are welcome @Tom @Neal @tortadise

 

[diamondbp]

I'm counting on at least one leopard expert to help me sex my 2 smaller pardalis........please

 

[Neal]

Oi, these SA leopards are much harder to sex than the other type.

The first tortoise is for sure a male, the middle one looks more male, and the last one looks more female. I have a hard time believing the second one is female, but the last one could convince me easily.