Leopard tortoise vs Cold

[rocillo.a]

Is it true that leopard tortoises are prone to have cold? even in a not so cold climate...
is there anyone experienced this before?

i am planning to have another tortoise, and i want it to be a Leopard tortoise, but when i asked my friend if Leopard tortoise is a good choice, he told me that leopard tortoise are not so hardy, unlike sulcata. He also said that the Leopard tortoise can easily catch cold. Even soaking it in a lukewarm water, it will.


sorry for my grammar.
hope concern people will understand what i am trying to say...

any reply will be much appreciated.

 

[dmmj]

Many people sa y they do, but I have not seen much evidence of it. To expand you can soak a leopard without giving it a cold. The rule to remember is don't keep them cold and wet and they should be fine.

 

[rocillo.a]

Thank you Captain Awesome .
i just don't want my tortoise to suffer. i live in a high place, its cold and windy during september to february.

 

[dmmj]

No problem. Just keep your tortoise warm, provide sunlight, food and some room, and you should have no problems. I own 2 leopards myself.

 

[rocillo.a]

Okay i appreciate your advice.. thank you. I am tryin to learn a lot about the specie before getting one.