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by Polly
03 Mar 2021, 11:38
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 9
Views: 11534

Re: Leopard

Hi there Many thanks for the recommendation of visiting hawthorn vets We took sheldon for a visit on Monday and I must say that the exotic pet vet they have is very thorough and checked him over from head to toe. She even took a sample of the dry skin around his head and eyes to look under a microsc...
by Polly
24 Feb 2021, 12:16
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 9
Views: 11534

Re: Leopard

Hi Polly, Many thanks for letting us know that the practice in Bognor no longer has an exotics vet -- we'll delete it from our list. Our list is made up from recommendations by various tortoise keepers, so there might well be other exotics vets in your area, but they just haven't been recommended ye...
by Polly
23 Feb 2021, 14:30
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 9
Views: 11534

Re: Leopard

Hi all Sorry for the delayed response I have had issues with my password The measurement of temperature was taken at shell level under his lamp and the rest of the open enclosure measures at around 19/20 at shell level Once his eyes are bathed they seem to be fine for the rest of the day but today i...
by Polly
20 Feb 2021, 13:30
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 9
Views: 11534

Re: Leopard

Hi all

I have attached photos of his eyes hope they help they seem "crusty" first thing in the morning.

I have measured the temperature in his enclosure and it is steady at 32

I am also spaying his enclosure twice a week hoping to keep any dust down

He is 18 months old
by Polly
18 Feb 2021, 08:44
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 9
Views: 11534

Leopard

Hi there

I am a little concerned about my leopards eyes.

On most days when tending to his needs I am finding his eyes are dry and need bathing with warm water in order for them to open

Is this normal or am I missing something n his daily care

Thanks for any help
by Polly
05 Nov 2020, 09:26
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 11
Views: 9123

Re: Leopard

Hi lin

I am pleased to let your know that the addition of the new bulb kit has certainly livened him up he seems to want to wander around more and is eating better

Thanks for all your advice

Polly
by Polly
27 Oct 2020, 08:53
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 11
Views: 9123

Re: Leopard

Hiya

I have taken your advice and ordered a bulb kit

When it arrives and is fitted I will update you on whether this has made the difference as I am sure it will

Many thanks
by Polly
24 Oct 2020, 08:56
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 11
Views: 9123

Re: Leopard

Hi lin Thank you for your advice so far When we got our little munchkin the setup was complete with a 100 watt uvb/heat lamp which we found to be too hot during the summer months and we could not raise it enough to cool it. We were advised to reduce this to a 70 watt which was a little cooler and wo...
by Polly
22 Oct 2020, 11:15
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 11
Views: 9123

Re: Leopard

Hi all I have attached photos of his habitat and have taken heat measurements under the lamp (at shell level) which is 32 degrees and at the food and water station it is 18-19 degrees. His lamp is on for 12 hours in total with an hours break during that period He doesn’t seem to want to move to the ...
by Polly
18 Oct 2020, 13:06
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Leopard
Replies: 11
Views: 9123

Leopard

Hi there

Our 1 year old leopard iS becoming lethargic as the weather cools off. He lives indoors and I understand they do not hibernate.

Is this lethargy due to him not keeping warm enough or perhaps Just due to him not hibernating and slowing his metabolism down ??

Thanks for any advice
by Polly
28 Jun 2020, 10:18
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Worried about amount of food leopard is eating
Replies: 12
Views: 11854

Re: Worried about amount of food leopard is eating

Hi Nina thank you for all of your advice I got my husband to send you the e-mail with the order details for shelled warriors I have been trying small treats like lettuce and cucumber covered in timothy grass and he seems to be eating the grass to get to the treat so is getting used to some good stuf...
by Polly
27 Jun 2020, 09:35
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Worried about amount of food leopard is eating
Replies: 12
Views: 11854

Re: Worried about amount of food leopard is eating

Hi Nina

I am trying to grow my own Timothy grass and over a week ago placed an order for seeds with shelled warriors unfortunately I have had no response from them as to “if” and “when” they are going to despatch them

Cannot get a response from them !!
by Polly
25 Jun 2020, 18:04
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Worried about amount of food leopard is eating
Replies: 12
Views: 11854

Re: Worried about amount of food leopard is eating

Hi Nina Thank you for all of the information which is being very helpful You asked about the lamp temp at shell height being high in fact when measured yesterday it was 48degrees, we have since turned off the lamp as the temperature during the day in his house is averaging 31degrees We have been fee...
by Polly
24 Jun 2020, 10:19
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Worried about amount of food leopard is eating
Replies: 12
Views: 11854

Re: Worried about amount of food leopard is eating

Hi there Thank you for your prompt reply, I have attached a photo of the tortoise table we have. The current temperature at shell height under the 80w UVB lamp supplied with the table is very high !! At the feeding end of the table the temperature is at normal room temperature. We have the lamp on f...
by Polly
21 Jun 2020, 13:52
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Worried about amount of food leopard is eating
Replies: 12
Views: 11854

Worried about amount of food leopard is eating

I recently (2 weeks ago) got a 9 month old leopard tortoise and am getting a little concerned regarding the amount he is eating. We are feeding him as per the guidelines including supplements but he doesn’t seem to be ravenous and only eats very small amounts. Should I be concerned ?