Tortajam
New Member
New member here and I'm really thankful that I found this site. I am a new owner of a 2 y/o leopard tortoise. The previous owner gave him to me because she can't take care of him anymore. I live in a Brooklyn apartment and his indoor enclosure is 2'x6' (planning to expand soon). He is currently 9inches and a pyramided, though he looks healthy for me. I am using Nature's Care organic potting mix and orchid bark for substrate. CHE to keep temps more than 80F although some of the corners I see is 75F (planning to keep it more enclosed like attaching higher wood walls once his home construction is done). He usually would just sleep in his corner. He would come out to eat under the heat (flood bulb) and UVB tube light although sometimes I have to get him out from his hide. I'm assuming he is still trying to get himself comfortable. I know I have to work more on his enclosure. I spray water every now and then to keep the substrate moist. I give him food twice a day and soak him twice a week which he enjoys. I have him for a week now and everything looks good although I feel like I should post and ask the group for advice and correct my mistakes. I read the care sheets many times but I think they are dedicated for raising babies. Again, any advice is greatly appreciated. Attached is pictures of him and the enclosure..