I have my leopard hatchlings for sale on fauna and King snake. Here is the email I received, and my response. All I got back is a Thanks!, so am guessing I didn't reach this person. Suggestions on how I could have better communicated would be appreciated.
On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 10:43 AM, wrote:
Hi Jodie, I have 3 tortoises indoors in IL in a 3' x 2' tortoise setup. My Herman's and cherry head are 1 years old and I added a hatchling yellow foot a month ago that's doing great. Do you think one of the Leopard hatchlings could be added to the group? That would max out the group for this enclosure. I work from home and I'm sure to give them their baths 3 times a week, spring mix and Mazuri pellets 6 days a week. I make sure the hatchling yellow foot is in the night time sleep area at night and out during the day eats and doesn't get bullied. If you think this is a good fit can you send me pics of the parents and some hatchlings to pick from? Can I be sure the hatchling won't bring any mites or problems into my collection?
No, no, and no. Species should not be mixed at all. Each have different needs, and carry different pathogens.
The red and yellow foots are rain forest animals and need very high humidity, not hot, the hermans needs less humidity and warmer during the day with more cool at night. A leopard needs hot and humid, never cold.
Tortoises are solitary and territorial. Even the same kind should not be kept the way you described. 1 leopard hatchling would be ok alone in that size enclosure for a year or so, but 3 or 4 tortoises would need at least a 10X10 foot outdoor enclosure to thrive.
I am afraid you have been given some very bad information. The Tortoise Forum is a great resource for good up to date care info.
Jodie
On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 10:43 AM, wrote:
Hi Jodie, I have 3 tortoises indoors in IL in a 3' x 2' tortoise setup. My Herman's and cherry head are 1 years old and I added a hatchling yellow foot a month ago that's doing great. Do you think one of the Leopard hatchlings could be added to the group? That would max out the group for this enclosure. I work from home and I'm sure to give them their baths 3 times a week, spring mix and Mazuri pellets 6 days a week. I make sure the hatchling yellow foot is in the night time sleep area at night and out during the day eats and doesn't get bullied. If you think this is a good fit can you send me pics of the parents and some hatchlings to pick from? Can I be sure the hatchling won't bring any mites or problems into my collection?
No, no, and no. Species should not be mixed at all. Each have different needs, and carry different pathogens.
The red and yellow foots are rain forest animals and need very high humidity, not hot, the hermans needs less humidity and warmer during the day with more cool at night. A leopard needs hot and humid, never cold.
Tortoises are solitary and territorial. Even the same kind should not be kept the way you described. 1 leopard hatchling would be ok alone in that size enclosure for a year or so, but 3 or 4 tortoises would need at least a 10X10 foot outdoor enclosure to thrive.
I am afraid you have been given some very bad information. The Tortoise Forum is a great resource for good up to date care info.
Jodie