Hello, is there information somewhere regarding weights for hatchlings? I'm waiting on the breeder to get back to me on the age of my leo tort when I received him so that I can track his age but would like to know what should be expected regarding weight. His carapace is about 2" long. Thank you!
Leopard Hatchling weight
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There are a lot of mixed genetics in the CB leopard tortoise population here in the US. Hatchings can be anywhere from 15-30 grams.
Most breeders do NOT start this species correctly. ONLY buy from them if the baby is soaked every day, kept mostly indoors in a warm humid closed chamber, on damp substrate with a humid hide. Also make sure the breeder used a brooder box type set up for at least 6-10 days after hatching.
If they can't or won't answer these questions, do NOT buy from them.
Here is what happens when they are started in the typical dry fashion:
tortoiseforum.org
By contrast, here is how they SHOULD be started:
tortoiseforum.org
Just like most breeders, most of the care info will be wrong. Here is the right info:
tortoiseforum.org
Your questions are welcome!
Most breeders do NOT start this species correctly. ONLY buy from them if the baby is soaked every day, kept mostly indoors in a warm humid closed chamber, on damp substrate with a humid hide. Also make sure the breeder used a brooder box type set up for at least 6-10 days after hatching.
If they can't or won't answer these questions, do NOT buy from them.
Here is what happens when they are started in the typical dry fashion:
"Hatchling Failure Syndrome"
I've heard this term for many years and I don't like it. Its a way to excuse our ignorance and failure. I will agree that an occasional hatchling is born that is just not going to make it no matter what anybody does, but MOST of them, if they make it full term and hatch, SHOULD survive and...
tortoiseforum.org
By contrast, here is how they SHOULD be started:
How To Incubate Eggs And Start Hatchlings
I put my eggs in a plastic shoe box with a lid on it and put the shoe box in the incubator. You can drill a couple of very small holes around the top of the container, but not on the lid. I use vermiculite as an incubation media. I mix it in a 1 : 1 ratio with water by weight for Sulcatas and...
tortoiseforum.org
Just like most breeders, most of the care info will be wrong. Here is the right info:
The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise
I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. Babies hatch during the...
tortoiseforum.org
Your questions are welcome!
Hi Tom! I actually follow your care sheetThere are a lot of mixed genetics in the CB leopard tortoise population here in the US. Hatchings can be anywhere from 15-30 grams.
Most breeders do NOT start this species correctly. ONLY buy from them if the baby is soaked every day, kept mostly indoors in a warm humid closed chamber, on damp substrate with a humid hide. Also make sure the breeder used a brooder box type set up for at least 6-10 days after hatching.
If they can't or won't answer these questions, do NOT buy from them.
Here is what happens when they are started in the typical dry fashion:
"Hatchling Failure Syndrome"
I've heard this term for many years and I don't like it. Its a way to excuse our ignorance and failure. I will agree that an occasional hatchling is born that is just not going to make it no matter what anybody does, but MOST of them, if they make it full term and hatch, SHOULD survive and...
By contrast, here is how they SHOULD be started:
How To Incubate Eggs And Start Hatchlings
I put my eggs in a plastic shoe box with a lid on it and put the shoe box in the incubator. You can drill a couple of very small holes around the top of the container, but not on the lid. I use vermiculite as an incubation media. I mix it in a 1 : 1 ratio with water by weight for Sulcatas and...
Just like most breeders, most of the care info will be wrong. Here is the right info:
The Best Way To Raise A Sulcata, Leopard, Or Star Tortoise
I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. Babies hatch during the...
Your questions are welcome!
My little guy(?) is currently 27g and 2" and is a Babcoki based on his scute pattern. I live in Florida so thankfully I can provide sunlight easily and its naturally very humid in my enclosed patio. I use a closed chamber enclosure with a Repti fogger and fir bark substrate that is always moist, daily soaks and I bought a mister to keep him moist if he is meandering on our patio.
Cool!Hi Tom! I actually follow your care sheet
My little guy(?) is currently 27g and 2" and is a Babcoki based on his scute pattern. I live in Florida so thankfully I can provide sunlight easily and its naturally very humid in my enclosed patio. I use a closed chamber enclosure with a Repti fogger and fir bark substrate that is always moist, daily soaks and I bought a mister to keep him moist if he is meandering on our patio.
You shouldn't need a fogger in a closed chamber in a humid area.
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Leopard Tortoise Growth Rates - Leopard Tortoises
Leopard tortoise growth rates show a wide variance from individual to individual. Here I share a growth chart for 4 of my South African leopard tortoises.
leopardtortoises.com
Thank you!Leopard Tortoise Growth Rates - Leopard Tortoises
Leopard tortoise growth rates show a wide variance from individual to individual. Here I share a growth chart for 4 of my South African leopard tortoises.leopardtortoises.com
UPDATE: My little man is 10 weeks old as he was 6 weeks when the breeder shipped him to me. So 10 weeks old and 27g
Hello, is there information somewhere regarding weights for hatchlings? I'm waiting on the breeder to get back to me on the age of my leo tort when I received him so that I can track his age but would like to know what should be expected regarding weight. His carapace is about 2" long. Thank you!
