Leopard tortoise care

[Perca05]

Hi..I'm a new mom to a baby leopard tortoise. I have been trying to get as much info on caring for this little guy. It seems they need more humidity than they do when older. And comparing their care to a red foot baby, to me, it looks very similar if not identical. Is this true? When are they old enough that they do not need a humid environment? Currently he is in a temporary setup..one outside, and one inside for night. Feeding spring mix, and mazuri, and some weeds from the yard. He has a shallow water dish, and hide spots. Substrate is cypress mulch, moistened. Outside he is on cypress mulch, coca soil moistened, and some sphagnum moss with hide spots as well and shade spots.

thanks for any advice/info!
caroline

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Caroline, and welcome to the Forum!

I'd like to direct you to the top of the Leopard tortoise section here on the Forum. We have a couple of very good threads right at the top of that section, written just for people like you.

 

[bouaboua]

Hello and Welcome. We all love the Leopard tortoise. You are come to the right place to learn and share. good to have you here.

 

[Tom]

Yes it is similar to care for a red foot as far as temperature and humidity is concerned. Here are some threads for you:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/how-to-raise-a-healthy-sulcata-or-leopard-version-2-0.79895/

What not to do:
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/beginner-mistakes.45180/


Some feeding suggestions:
Mulberry leaves
Grape vine leaves
Hibiscus leaves
African hibiscus leaves
Blue hibiscus leaves
Rose of Sharon leaves
Rose leaves
Geraniums
Gazanias
Lavatera
Pansies
Petunias
Hostas
Honeysuckle
Cape honeysuckle
Leaves and blooms from any squash plant, like pumpkin, cucumber, summer squash, etc...
Young spineless opuntia cactus pads

Weeds:
There are soooooooo many...
Dandelion
Mallow
Filaree
Smooth Sow thistle
Prickly Sow thistle
Milk thistle
Goat head weed
Cats ear
Nettles
Trefoil
Wild onion
Wild mustard
Wild Garlic
Clovers
Broadleaf plantain
Narrow leaf plantain
Chick weed
Hawksbit
Hensbit
Hawksbeard

Other good stuff:
"Testudo Seed Mix" from http://www.tortoisesupply.com/SeedMixes
Pasture mixes or other seeds from http://www.groworganic.com/seeds.html
Homegrown alfalfa
Mazuri Tortoise Chow
ZooMed Grassland Tortoise Food

 

[Levi the Leopard]

Welcome! I just love me some leopards.

You've already been given some great links. Check them out and then come back with your detailed questions Hopefully we can all help you provide the best for your little spotted shelled friend

 

[Perca05]

Thank you so much for all the info! I was just surprised at the humidity levels that are posted for my tortoise. It seem identical to what my Dart Frogs are living in.