my young leopards outdoors

[terrypin]

hi it was lovely yesterday so i took a couple pic's of my hatchlings from december enjoying the sunshine.i have just hosed the enclosure down so it looks a bit wet.
terry

 

[Madortoise]

How nice...They all look like they are enjoying themselves.
They sort of look like they are in a race with everyone having a number on their back. LOL.

 

[terrypin]

How nice...They all look like they are enjoying themselves.
They sort of look like they are in a race with everyone having a number on their back. LOL.

hi thanks for looking the numbers do spoil their look and mask the pattern a bit ,but it has a practical purpose.i never thought of them as racing numbers before though lol.
terry

 

[katesgoey]

They are gorgeous and look healthy and happy. How big are they now?

 

[terrypin]

They are gorgeous and look healthy and happy. How big are they now?

thanks for looking Sandy.this was taken about a month ago ,i hope it gives you an idea of size.
terry

 

[Isa]

Awww sooo cute!
Your little ones look like they had fun outside exploring their enclosure
You always have beautiful pictures Terry, thank you for sharing them with us.

 

[terrypin]

Awww sooo cute!
Your little ones look like they had fun outside exploring their enclosure
You always have beautiful pictures Terry, thank you for sharing them with us.

thats very kind of you to say.im very proud of my tortoises growth and development and i do enjoy sharing their pictures with anyone thats interested.
terry

 

[Yvonne G]

Might I suggest that instead of the large number painted on their carapace that you just put a little dot in the center of a scute? One dot, two dots, etc. I use nail polish because it stays on longer. And if you just dot it in the very center of a scute it isn't a problem.

Yvonne

 

[terrypin]

Might I suggest that instead of the large number painted on their carapace that you just put a little dot in the center of a scute? One dot, two dots, etc. I use nail polish because it stays on longer. And if you just dot it in the very center of a scute it isn't a problem.

Yvonne

thanks for the suggestion Yvonne ,i have tried the dot system in the past although with tippex .some years we do better than others 20 dots on a tiny hatchling can look silly.
terry

 

[Yvonne G]

.some years we do better than others 20 dots on a tiny hatchling can look silly.
terry

When you get to many dots in a scute, then you start with one dot in one scute and one dot in the one next to it and go from there.

Y

 

[katesgoey]

They are gorgeous and look healthy and happy. How big are they now?

thanks for looking Sandy.this was taken about a month ago ,i hope it gives you an idea of size.
terry

It really does, thanks! They are just too adorable

 

[terrypin]

.some years we do better than others 20 dots on a tiny hatchling can look silly.
terry

When you get to many dots in a scute, then you start with one dot in one scute and one dot in the one next to it and go from there.

Y

hi Yvonne i have seen this on other peoples hatchlings before .i may give it a try it sounds like a good idea and im sure a lot prettier than my system lol.
terry

 

[dmmj]

I've noticed adult leopards have a more domed appearance, so do they get it more as they grow older?

 

[terrypin]

I've noticed adult leopards have a more domed appearance, so do they get it more as they grow older?

these two are a little older.
terry

 

[Stazz]

Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute !!!!!! They are all so lovely looking !