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My baby leopard tortoise seems to be afraid of hibiscus flowers, I only offered them twice and he "runs" away from it (I'm assuming the bright color is what scares him?). He likes hibiscus leaves but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

Figured out why he won't eat the grass I give him, apparently the grass I'm growing doesn't really appeal to him. Gave him some wheat grass from Sprouts and he had no problem with eating those trimmings, even came running for it.

My 3 month old Leopard tortoise has an indoor enclosure and an outdoor enclosure, and my question is can I leave him outside all day (weather permitting) and just use his enclosure in the sun room at night? I read of a lot of people only taking them out for a few hours but mine loves the sun and...

Grandpa Turtle 144 I'm in Phx as well :)

Tom how can I get my baby leopard to want to eat grass? I see an occasional nibble but there really is not much interest. He seems more interested in the hibiscus leaves and goes crazy for romaine but I would rather not give him any lettuce unless its a treat now and then.

Hello and thank you for letting me join! I have loved tortoises ever since I worked at a zoo and got to take care of a 130 year old Galapagos tortoise and his harem of females. I live in Phoenix and I finally have a home with a backyard and my hubby and I decided we wanted Leopard tortoises...