How To Care For A Baby Leopard Tortoise

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In today's video I go over caring for the leopard tortoise. Let me know what you think and what you also do for your tortoises down below! THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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[@Flashgamer011]

I just got my first leopard tortoise and I'm already in love with him. He is going to be a special care animal because he was born with only 1 eye and his beak is alittle crooked. Thanks for all the advice in this video.

[@NJPExotics]

How awesome congrats on your new tortoise friend! Let me know how its doing as it grows!

[@guti-xk4qf]

Aw he sounds so cute!

[@Flashgamer011]

Update: he's gotten alittle bigger but from his deformity he has been struggling to eat without help. He actually scared me quite a bit to the point I was about to start blending his food and using a syringe to feed him. I've also found him flipped over in his tank thankfully tho he was still alive when I got home. I've added more substrate to his enclosure to help and he hasn't flipped since that's about all that has happened so far.

[@metalheadmegan8935]

Love this thanks for the info ❤ I have a baby named rocko and he’s amazing I’m also pregnant so they are going to grow up together but live with me and eventually be passed on to my boy a long time from now ❤

[@tasharae888]

Thank uu💚🐢

[@Lisa-qy3bp]

Great channel ❤👍👍

[@XanderDoesThings]

That’s awesome I was wondering if I could find some at the upcoming NARBC show in tinley park

[@NJPExotics]

My friend Dustin who produced these torts will actually have some available at NARBC!

[@XanderDoesThings]

@@NJPExotics awesome hopefully they’ll be within my price range

[@708hydro]

I have 2 leopard tortoise and I have them in a 4 ft by 3 ft tortoise table and I wondering if you can check out my setup see if I am doing anything wrong I am new to the tortoise world... also thanks for all the info.

[@abcomics7]

Just got 2 baby leopard tortoise is there a way I could show you my setup and you can give me some tips????

[@steven9937]

When it comes to the grasses and vegetables how much should I give the tortoise a day and how many times a week?

[@rossbrunson5894]

I have been researching all the details on caring for a baby leopard tortoise and have come across a lot of conflicting information as to the ecosystem they need especially as babies. I live around lake tahoe so we have a somewhat extreme, dry climate here. I have a lot of questions and would love to be able to chat about all of the details to make sure i have happy and healthy tortoises. Is there a way I can contact you and ask questions as they arise and make sure I have things dialed in before I actually decide to get my little guys? Thanks

[@NJPExotics]

If you have IG reach out to me i have been getting better at checking dms as some go to a pending section that i sometimes overlook but i will be on the lookout!

[@dh_1803]

Can leopard tortoise eat romaine lettuce and mulberry leaves mix?

[@johannah1362]

Can you give the lost of supplements they need

[@chillxdyz]

Would curly kale be alright to feed as a major part of their diets?

[@NJPExotics]

Hi! Kale can be fed in moderation collards and mustard greens and hays are a great staple though!

[@michellelips8205]

Just got me a baby leopard tortoise.. 2 months old

[@ramonforrez3517]

Water bowl goes an bit up and a bit down is that good or rather dangerous, and the water is filled to his feet

[@NJPExotics]

I leveled it with the bottom of the enclosure and the mulch goes up to the lip of the water you dont need much water in there especially since it needs cleaned daily with fresh water to avoid any issues

[@miraanthony1641]

Thank you for the help and advice. We have rescued a leopard tortoise. I dnt knw what's his age. Can u guide me. His shell little broken. I treated bhenji. He is eating now after 1 week.

[@NJPExotics]

Hi! I am not sure the extent of things with their shell but i would suggest taking it to a vet to have them see what is the best course of action! Glad he is eating though!!

[@CobaltOracle]

What do you recommend humidity wise for a 1 year old Leopard Tortoise? Cheers.

[@CobaltOracle]

Great videos btw!

[@antonettekoekemoer3293]

Hi, I picked up a small baby hatchling leopard tortoise here in South Africa. Unsure of the age. However he/she does not want to eat. I have tried soaking as well. Any advice ?

[@NJPExotics]

Try making sure it has plenty of places to hide and feel secure babies typically want that first and foremost before they start gaining confidence to eat and as long as they arent getting lethargic or sickly i would just let it be for awhile while constantly offering food after a soak and seeing what becomes!

[@Stahlhalter]

My leaped tortise is about two years old maybe going on three to be honest but he only likes green leaves he ate skinned grapes and blueberries but I think that’s because I didn’t give him the greens that time

[@thelittlethingsinlife239]

Fruit is not ideal for these tortoises. To high in sugars and can upset their gut flora

[@Stahlhalter]

@@thelittlethingsinlife239 he’s been eating dandelion and plantains now. They’re all around my house.

[@thelittlethingsinlife239]

@@Stahlhalter That's great. You can check out my tortoises on my channel as well 😀👍

[@michellaeprince8114]

I bought a leopard tortoise 8/27 and she sneezed after I got him home. Research and a vet visit confirmed he has a respiratory infection. I was sold a sick one, but I am working to get him better, giving him antibiotic shots ever 3 day which is a task for us both, but I worry he won't be healthy...he squeaks still after 5 shots already. Any suggestions on any drops or remedies to assist with his healing process. His name is Mr. Tig

[@NJPExotics]

So sorry to hear this! Best things you can do on your end is keep up with your the vet and stay in communication on steps to go for antibiotics are your best in this battle along with making sure you have the habitat and car where it needs to be for Mr Tig. Thats all you can really do to assure. But supplementing their food will also be good as well for overall developing!

[@cathypeterson4527]

Do you have about Russian tortoise care thanks

[@NJPExotics]

I can definitely do a russian tort care guide sometime!

[@thelittlethingsinlife239]

Russians are great tortoises. I own Russians, Spur-thighed, hermanns and Leopards. I have to admit Russians are my favourite. I've done some brief care guides on my channel.

[@STRIKEOP1239]

Is he a year old? Did you weigh him? Thanks!

[@NJPExotics]

None of mine are a year old yet! Just starting them out!

[@shamimrahman1923]

My baby leopard tortoise is not eating. How do I get him to eat again. 😢

[@Prideofthepacific808]

It’s pretty normal from my experience most babies have this phase of “not eating” my boy is a few years old but I remember when he was still 2-4 months old he would have weeks where he wasn’t eating/barely eating. Likely maybe ate something previous that upset his stomach a little bit. As long as you’re giving him water or soaking him I’m sure it’ll be fine

[@Realdealsteel18]

A good idea would be to show the set up process while going over it as opposed to just talking to the camera

[@NJPExotics]

Agreed! This wasnt my best build to film.. BUT if you are looking for other tortoise build inspirations definitely check out the redfoot ones i did enclosure style wise it’s perfect also for leopards!

[@cc3640]

When u is a a baby not a baby anymore?

[@Cockatiels805]

What an average price for a small 🐢 like this

[@NJPExotics]

I would say the cost of a leopard tortoise on average is between $300 - $400