Why I love Leopards ...

[Quick]

I wanted to share the beautiful changes that are starting to emerge with Quick’s shell. This is why I love Leopard tortoises, you never quite know what your tortoise will look like as an adult. She was mostly black as a hatchling, but all her new shell growth is coming through as a striking bright yellow colour (the first picture was taken 2 months ago in May, the second and third pictures were taken recently in July).

It’s made me curious ... are there any other species whose shell appearance changes from hatchling to adulthood? I guess the star and radiated species. Any others?

 

[Tom]

Quick is looking fantastic. So pretty.

 

[Quick]

Quick is looking fantastic. So pretty.

Ah thanks Tom, I really appreciate that. Following your care sheet, alongside the advice of many experienced members on here, has been invaluable. Quick seems very happy ?

 

[Toddrickfl1]

Yes, many of the Brazilian Redfoots also marble on the carapace.

 

[Quick]

Yes, many of the Brazilian Redfoots also marble on the carapace.

I just Googled ‘Brazilian Redfoots’ ... I had no idea some of them had marbled carapaces! Amazing ?

 

[Toddrickfl1]

I just Googled ‘Brazilian Redfoots’ ... I had no idea some of them had marbled carapaces! Amazing ?

They're plastrons do to. This is mine. Also your leopard looks fantastic!

 

[Quick]

They're plastrons do to. This is mine. Also your leopard looks fantastic!View attachment 301122

He/she is so cool ? I do love RF’s, they have great personalities!

Ah thanks man. Appreciate that ?

 

[Toddrickfl1]

He/she is so cool ? I do love RF’s, they have great personalities!

Ah thanks man. Appreciate that ?

Female hopefully! Time will tell though.