Description
UK BRED BABY LEOPARD TORTOISE 2024
Leopard tortoises are a large desert tortoise with a unique domed shell. They can be kept in a tortoise table or vivarium and can go outside on warm days.
Tortoises are cold blooded reptiles that need heat to function. Leopard tortoises require a basking hotspot temperature of 85F-90F during the day. At night time the temperature should between 65F-75F. These tortoises come from the African Savannah where air humidity is low.
They also require Ultra Violet lighting (UVA and UVB) for at least 12 hours a day, this stimulates appetite, activity and promotes vitamin D3 synthesis which tortoises need to absorb calcium and for healthy growth.
A multi-vitamin supplement must be added to their daily diet (Reptavite/Calcium Powder). A good mixture of plants, vegetables and our Komodo complete pellet food will ensure your tortoise has a balanced diet. Fresh food should be given everyday. Visit our tortoise diet page to find out the best foods for your tortoise.
Tortoises drink very little water. They should be bathed in a shallow dish of fresh warm water at least once a week. This helps them release their motions and uric acid. Fresh water should be given everyday.
We have found that hemp bedding the best substrate to use for Leopard tortoises as it is dust free and easy to clean. Droppings can be picked out daily and cleaned out fully every 3 weeks or when necessary.
Leopard Tortoises do not hibernate.
We have complete starter kits that include everything you need to care for your Leopard tortoise.
ORIGIN: Africa
ENVIRONMENT: Grassland
AMBIENT TEMP: Day: 80F + 85-90F Hotspot / Night: 65F
UV REQUIREMENT:
HUMIDITY: Low
ADULT SIZE: 50cm
FOOD: Herbivore
A care sheet will be included when purchasing your tortoise with all the information you need to care for it. We are also available everyday to offer help and advice if you need it.
What you need to look after a baby Leopard: Heat and UV light, Heat mat, Calcium and Vitamin Supplement, Thermometer, Reptile treated substrate, Hide, Food and Water Dishes and Pellet food.
Helen (verified owner) –
Beautiful and healthy tortoise. Really friendly and easy to keep. Can’t fault the detailed information and service provided by the tortoise centre. Thanks to the whole team. We look forward to paying the centre a visit in the not too distant future.
Jack –
Hi Helen, that’s great your new tort has settled in well. Thank you so much for leaving us a review, it really means a lot. We hope to hear from you in the future. Take care.
Sarah Erskine (verified owner) –
Our baby leopard tortoise is wonderful and very friendly. We couldn’t be happier. Full instructions were provided and the team were extremely helpful with any questions. We purchased with the deluxe starter pack which has everything we needed. Thank you for outstanding service.
Nathan (verified owner) –
Our tortoise has settled in very well, a beautiful addition to the family, thank you.
William Baird (verified owner) –
Love my tortoise, he came happy, healthy and settled in well .
Elizabeth Hood –
My wee Loki arrived this morning very active just out of the box and enjoyed its warm bath, which had the desired effect. Beautiful baby tortoise and family are in love with him/her. Fantastic healthy and beautiful baby.
Nicola Roscoe –
Beautiful leopard baby delivered.
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Phil Mead. (verified owner) –
I had a baby Leopard Tortoise arrive a couple of months ago and he/She is arrived in beautiful condition. After a warm bath I introduced him/her to the enclosure I set up ready. As soon as I offered a dish of food the little Leopard Tortoise was eating which quite surprised me. Since then he/she has been eating a good variety of foods and doing extremely well. Very friendly and not at all shy. Absolutely wonderful!!
Simon –
We had our leopard delivered last week and we are so in love. He is just perfect! Settled in already and seems very happy. Thank you for your help and advice