Hi from southern California!

[coshepard]

Hey, we're Delaney and Molly and we are looking for a tort. (preferably a senior) We are with our parents to discuss getting a tort. we have a large yard so the tortoise will have plenty of roaming space. Any advice on where to get one?

 

[TechnoCheese]

Welcome to the forum!
What species are you looking for? Different species have very different care.

 

[coshepard]

we are looking for a leopard tortoise, we have done tons of research and we think this is the best option

 

[TechnoCheese]

we are looking for a leopard tortoise, we have done tons of research and we think this is the best option

I know you aren’t looking for a hatchling, but I would recommend reading these-
How To Raise A Healthy Sulcata Or Leopard, Version 2.0 https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php...ealthy-Sulcata-Or-Leopard,-Version-2.0.79895/

For Those Who Have a Young Sulcata... https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/For-Those-Who-Have-a-Young-Sulcata....76744/

Beginner Mistakes https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/

 

[coshepard]

Thanks!!!

 

[RosemaryDW]

Welcome!

Leopards are beautiful. Does Ladera stay warm enough during the year for a leopard? I’m close to you but not inland. I can never quite tell where things go from cool to hot in Orange County.

 

[coshepard]

yes, i think. I will double check with my mom to see the temps. I will see if we might have to do some overwintering. Ladera does stay warm enough, but when it rains or sometime in winter (because it is so cold) we will move it inside. it's a good thing it doesn't rain that often!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome!