My official p.pardalis leopard tort page

[diamondbp]

Largest male is steady growing and I can barely hold him with one hand anymore lol. 2nd to largest male has finally began to grow again after months of no growth. I truly think he isn't fond of summer months. The female is EXPLODING in growth. It's been fascinating to watch her progress.

 

[diamondbp]

These are all pure pardalis and have all been quite steady in growth lately. Fingers crossed that plenty turn out female

 

[diamondbp]

These are all mixies and very different from one another. Interestingly some have slowed in growth compared to the summer months and others have increased rapidly since moving into a sealed enclosure.
I'm trying to figure out why there isn't a uniform response to changes in environment. It's quite possible it's simply personality which affects feeding response and growth.
This little one is actually a pure pardalis but growing ever so slowly

 

[Robber]

Some recent soaking pics and other randoms View attachment 156517

Nice soaking arrangements. I am imagining how much food all of those monsters must go through LOL

 

[diamondbp]

Nice soaking arrangements. I am imagining how much food all of those monsters must go through LOL

Thanks. Luckily I live in Louisiana and get to mix weeds/grass along with the produce I buy pretty much year round. Plus they get grazing time 90% of the year.

As you can see from the this photo they must eat quite well lol

 

[Robber]

It is rather shocking how much they can output, until you think about how much they've taken in the last few days.

Yes the outside time helps a lot...here in MO we have a good 6 months of strictly indoor weather.

 

[diamondbp]

Some pics of my male enjoying this mild weather.

 

[GeorgeUK]

Very cool
Thanks for sharing. Lovely looking Leos!

 

[diamondbp]

I'm not ready to call it quite yet, but this beautiful p.p. specimen is still looking female. Gosh I hope it pans out to be female.

 

[Elohi]

I'm not ready to call it quite yet, but this beautiful p.p. specimen is still looking female. Gosh I hope it pans out to be female.View attachment 158964View attachment 158965

I REALLY think this one is female.

 

[diamondbp]

A few pics

 

[diamondbp]

Update time with measurements on all those over 4.5 inches. I will number each one with a plastron shot for anyone to guess the sex if the juvies. First the smaller mix babies


These are finally starting to kick the growth back in gear after settling back into their sealed enclosure for the winter. Expect some noticeable progress on next months updates

 

[diamondbp]

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[diamondbp]

Grubbin

 

[diamondbp]

A few from today's mild weather

 

[Robber]

It sure looks like you'll have a number of females; my male was looking way more male than any of those by the time he was 5 inches or so, but things can change quickly. Here's hoping...