IF i read up alot on leopard tortoise could i get it ??

I Also heard that they dont hibernate

Chris

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1.0.0 royal python, jimmy
1.0.0 cali king, humbug
1.1.1 leopard geckos titch, sunny
im a 13 year old lad

if you read up on them and make sure you can supply all there requirements then why not?redfoots and spur thighs dont hibernate either and the redfoot doesn`t grow as big as leopards.you`ll get more info from others.

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1 rottweiler,1 pug,1 japanese chin,1 bsh cat,1 exotic cat,2 western hognose snakes,1 el salvador boa,5 bearded dragons,1 b.klassi,!!

My first tortoise was a Leopard - he was given to me as a present - I knew nothing about keeping totoises full stop and did not even no he was a Leopard tortoise at the time.

When I found out what his needs would be and how big he was going to get I really didn't think I could look after him properly.

However I was lucky enough to join a tortoise soceity near me and they guided me through. He was full of worms and paracites when I got him and quite poorly. He was seen by the vet and cured very quickly.

I now have 3 but I only work 2 days a week and they get a lot of my attention.

Since joining this forum I have learnt many other things about them.

As Poshweiller said you must be prepared to get the right equipment - be aware of the electricity bill and vets fees. My heating is on 24/7 during the winter and basking lamps are 160 watt.

I have only had Leopards and would not swop them for anything now but they are hard work and do not hibernate.

All members will tell you reading up on any tortoise before you buy is always recommended.

I have Leopards. They need to be looked after differently to Mediterranean torts. They need more heat, possibly even at night time, depending on where they are kept. And they eat mainly grass and hay with just a few weeds.

They are beautiful creatures, but they can be shy and sensitive to any changes. And no they don't hibernate, so that means that they need feeding all winter when weeds are hard to find. Imagine that when they are a huge adult!

Anyone got any good care sheets

And whats mininum tort table requiaments for one??

Thanks chris

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0.1.0 Bci, Peanuts
1.0.0 royal python, jimmy
1.0.0 cali king, humbug
1.1.1 leopard geckos titch, sunny
im a 13 year old lad

for a hatchling then one of the indoor guinea pig or rabbit homes is best like this one *HUGE* Indoor Rabbit / Guinea Pig / Rat Cage! *NEW* on eBay, also, Rabbits, Pet Supplies, Home Garden (end time 03-Apr-08 14:26:17 BST)




They have the benefit that dogs and cats cant get into them and they can be locked with a padlock to stop little kids getting in there too! you can suspend the basking und uv lamps from the metal cage on top and in the summer its easy enough to move outside for a few hours. in a cage that size you would need a 100w basking spotlamp and this sounds mad but if you connect the light fitting to a microphone holder then you can angle the basking sight and create a perfect temperature range. In a cage like that a compact lamp or a tube could be used for uvb . They can be planted up with lots of plants and landscaped with stones and even a small bathing area. i have some photos on my pc i could upload if you are interested. For night times a small leopard would need a bit of extra warmth, maybe a small 40w ceramic heater on a basic thermostat.

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I always advise this for someone wanting to buy a sully or a leo:
Turtle Homes - Sulcata test

They can be extremely hard work.

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