Love the first article.
"We conclude that there is no rationale for recognizing subspecies within S. pardalis."
Mind blown. So we are dealing with some regional differences in the same species rather than distinct sub-species. It is true that the largest tortoises are in the northeast...
I was thinking about buying this baby leopard but the dent on its side seemed large enough to question whether it would effect the animal's future health. In your opinions will this get better over time, given proper care, or should I steer clear of this one? Thanks.
I did speak with two local reptile shops about it two weeks ago. One was completely clueless and wasn't very helpful and the other always seems helpful but never follows through. They say they are going to look into ordering something for me (even when I give them the company's contact info) but...
I was actually at the NARBC show in Chicago last week and the spoke with the Waterland guy. He wasn't sure if he was going to the show in Arlington this year but told me to give him a call a little closer to the date. I was hoping to find one locally since shipping on those is considerable. I...
Does anyone know where I can get Waterland tubs in Texas? The local shops around here didn't even seem to know they existed. I am specifically looking for the small tortoise/land tub. I live in Austin but am willing to drive within reasonable distance (2 to 3 hours) to pick one up. Thanks.
Ok, I am going to give it a shot. The websites say they are only supposed to last for a few weeks with proper watering and light. Maybe with a little effort they will last longer. Perhaps if I reseed it the original grass will serve as compost to help boost the new growth. I am going to try both...
I also suggest leaving it. I have never kept them myself but I have noticed redfoots active in full sun and shade in outdoor enclosures in Florida. It is probably wise to give them as many choices as you can inside. My leopards always seemed to seek out shade or hide completely during most of...
Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. I'm happy to be back in an environment that is more friendly for leopards (Florida was just so wet). I'm especially interested in reading what you all think about enclosure ideas and diet. For all the Texans on the board (and there appear to be a few of...
Hi, I just recently moved to Austin, Texas from South Florida. I have been keeping reptiles for about 20+ years and I'm getting back into keeping tortoises after a bit of a hiatus. Leopards are my favorite. I had a couple questions and ideas so I wanted to join the forum. Looking forward to...
Hey, I'm new around here and I'm not sure if this belongs here or in the feeding section (it has implications for both) but I thought I would try getting some opinions from everyone. Has anyone considered using one of these two companies' organic grass products as an indoor substrate? They seem...