Posts by Michael

How to Build a Tortoise Enclosure

How to Build a Tortoise Enclosure

By on Mar 18, 2016 in Blog |

There are many, many ways to build a tortoise hatching enclosure. I’m going to share with you what has worked for me. Over the past few years there has been shift in what tortoise keepers fell is the best environment for young tortoises.

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Leopard Tortoise Growth Rates

Leopard Tortoise Growth Rates

By on Dec 17, 2015 in Blog | 2 comments

Frequent questions that is I see on many tortoise forums is about leopard tortoise growth rates. Thread topics like: “Is my tortoise growing at the proper rate?” or “What is the normal growth rate of leopard tortoises?” seem to popup on a regular basis.

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Tiny the Leopard Tortoise

Tiny the Leopard Tortoise

By on Oct 14, 2015 in Blog |

This is the story of Tiny the Leopard Tortoise. On July 24 2014 I received eight leopard tortoise hatchling from Will Espenshade. His tortoise partner Yvonne G from TFO and he produce the best leopard hatchling I have ever seen. The are strong, vigorous and eating machines after the 6 – 8 week head start they give their hatchling.

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Leopard Tortoise Myths

Leopard Tortoise Myths

By on Sep 17, 2015 in Blog |

There are lots of myths out there about Leopard Tortoises that are raised in captivity. These myths are posted on popular tortoise forums, reputable tortoise websites and found in tortoise books all written by tortoise ‘experts’ who have many, many years of experience and feel that anyone who says different does not know what they are talking about.

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Leopard Tortoise Hatchling Tips

Leopard Tortoise Hatchling Tips

By on Jul 13, 2015 in Blog | 2 comments

Ok so you have just brought home or received from FedEx your brand spanking new baby Leopard tortoise hatchling. Most likely it will weight between 20 and 30 grams and be a couple of weeks old. You are very excited about this new tiny addition but there are a few important things that you need to do to help make sure survival for this fragile little guy.

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