The long overdue introduction of Turtle the Leopard tortoise. I give explanations about basic care and a few interesting facts. Yes, I misspelled Babcocki.
I am subscribed to several reptile channels, and have never left a comment on any of them. I have watched many videos on leopard tortoise's (my fav reptile of all) . Came across you first and only video ever seen of yours, anyway have to tell you I found your leopard tortoise video the most educational of them all and just subscribed. I know this came up as my husband (Larry Frank) but my name is Kara and I am the reptile lover in my family. Thank you so much for the video.
Hi Kenneth, most tortoises will run and hide, especially when young or in a new environment. I don't know how old or how long you've had him. Giving him secure places to hide, smaller outside area, and hand feeding while in the sun might help. The older he becomes the less timid he will be. If he truly doesn't like natural sunlight it could be a medical problem. Turnip and mustard greens, dandelion, cactus pad, endive are examples of good food choices -iceberg and romaine lettuce aren't very beneficial for tortoises. That's my thought. hope it helps
I got a leopard tortoise back in June love him got an another one coming 6th August can't wait until he's a little bit older at the moment he's a year old on the 21st August so i worry quite a bit lol
YummyYo, I did the same. High oxalates, not enough calcium, low humidity, runny nose syndrome and so forth. I'm not so overly cautious now. Congrates on the tortoises.
Hi! Should I not feed my leaped tortoise greens and only flowers because you said it will affect their ph level, also your tortoise is a great swimmer ❤❤.
Leopard tortoises need a humid environment. I don't think vita sand would be a good substrate. I now use chemical free dirt from my yard, its not pretty to look at, but it works good.
Thanks for the video. Where do you live? I'm in Canada and leopards (babckoki) babies cost 650$ cad! I'm looking to buy a baby leopard. I have a hard full of grass, dandelions, and weeds. Will a leopard eat all of that? Also, I noticed from videos that leopards have much taller shells compared to Herman's. Your shell looks pretty good, not much pyramiding.
MrFuturehistory I’m in the southern U.S. Babcocki babies run 80-150$ here, larger ones 700$ and up. If your yard has tortoise friendly weeds and grass it should be good. Keep the tortoise warm, humid and healthy it’ll live a long time. thanks Mr
Hey Abdulaziz Rex, she is a northern Leopard tortoise. I can't say for certain but the southern subspecies can probably swim just the same. The information on the subject is conflicting. I read an article today that tortoises can't swim due to heavy bodies and elephant like legs. (Elephants can swim too;) thanks Rex
I think diet, locale, and the environment would affect the shell a small amount. Genetics would be the largest determining factor. A litter of hamsters have different colors from one another, yet they are from the same parents. If you observe close enough most same species of insects don't look identical. Thanks Pipoy Pam.
1:11 Both “subspecies” of S. Pardalis are actually from Southern Africa, there are none up North except for parts of the Northeast (e.g., Ethiopia). I put subspecies in quotes because there is a lot of debate as to whether there really are subspecies - the most popular consensus right now is “no” (but it hasn’t officially been decided). This is in part because there is no clear locality between the two groups- they more or less have the same geographical distribution and habitat. Source: www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Mitochondrial-phylogeography-and-subspecies-of-the-Fritz-Daniels/7aa048c79170f23d90c25e2a7a1d8aef8c3da076
Donna Nelson Hi Donna, I’m not 100% sure she’s a female. Her bottom shell (plastron) is flat, notch around her tail is oval, short tail, never flashed hemipenes. Whether all indicators are myth or not that’s what I’m basing it on. Plus she has sparkly eyes (joke). Thanks for watching.
i have one name is shellie and thers a diffrence between turtles and toirtoise turtles swim and tortoise well walk like any othe animal yep they DO NOT hibernate and i wached this with shelly and thanks for telling me how she or he would look like in future yes he or she i dont know what gender t is YET you get to know when there a little older.
Thanks for sharing. She is cute when she swims.
Beautiful tortoise!
Josephine Maldonado thank you, I like how she is retaining her color.
I am subscribed to several reptile channels, and have never left a comment on any of them. I have watched many videos on leopard tortoise's (my fav reptile of all) . Came across you first and only video ever seen of yours, anyway have to tell you I found your leopard tortoise video the most educational of them all and just subscribed. I know this came up as my husband (Larry Frank) but my name is Kara and I am the reptile lover in my family. Thank you so much for the video.
Well I'm honored that you chose this channel for you first comment. Thank YOU Kara!
Thanks for making this video it’s so entertaining
LOL! A little crazy? Every time I speak with you, you have a new something😄.
I have never seen or even heard of a tortoise swimming, that is awesome.
Garret Trezona Swimming like a tugboat! thanks Garret
I hadn’t either! That was something else
She’s so pretty!!! That’s the first time I’ve seen one swim. That was too cute. I didn’t know they could b n the water like that!
They can actually hold their breath for ten minutes!!!
I also have a gorgeous black pond turtle
wow great setup mann
Giovanni Filippi Thank you, Turtle likes it!
I have one. Great guy. Eats mainly lettuce and loves morning Glory leaves. But he doesn't like sunlight much. Any thoughts?
Hi Kenneth, most tortoises will run and hide, especially when young or in a new environment. I don't know how old or how long you've had him. Giving him secure places to hide, smaller outside area, and hand feeding while in the sun might help. The older he becomes the less timid he will be.
If he truly doesn't like natural sunlight it could be a medical problem. Turnip and mustard greens, dandelion, cactus pad, endive are examples of good food choices -iceberg and romaine lettuce aren't very beneficial for tortoises.
That's my thought. hope it helps
No Name, Spot, and Turtle... I just love those names :D ! I don't care if she's a tortuise, "Turtle" is very fitting.
Hey man! Just subscribed. Keep on keepin on👍❤️🐢 -Kevin
I tried getting a leopard tortoise but ended up with x8 gerbils.
I got a leopard tortoise back in June love him got an another one coming 6th August can't wait until he's a little bit older at the moment he's a year old on the 21st August so i worry quite a bit lol
YummyYo, I did the same. High oxalates, not enough calcium, low humidity, runny nose syndrome and so forth. I'm not so overly cautious now. Congrates on the tortoises.
Get her another turtle!
I love her and will be getting her a pink Dallas cowboy jersey
She is so beautiful - I want one!!!
Hi! Should I not feed my leaped tortoise greens and only flowers because you said it will affect their ph level, also your tortoise is a great swimmer ❤❤.
Would vita sand be a good subtrate for my leopard tortoises enclosure?
Leopard tortoises need a humid environment. I don't think vita sand would be a good substrate.
I now use chemical free dirt from my yard, its not pretty to look at, but it works good.
Thanks for the video.
Where do you live? I'm in Canada and leopards (babckoki) babies cost 650$ cad!
I'm looking to buy a baby leopard. I have a hard full of grass, dandelions, and weeds. Will a leopard eat all of that?
Also, I noticed from videos that leopards have much taller shells compared to Herman's. Your shell looks pretty good, not much pyramiding.
MrFuturehistory I’m in the southern U.S. Babcocki babies run 80-150$ here, larger ones 700$ and up. If your yard has tortoise friendly weeds and grass it should be good. Keep the tortoise warm, humid and healthy it’ll live a long time. thanks Mr
Well done. I think ahe is a turtle. I think all tortoises are turtles. Pretty sure.
Is she a northern or southern Leopard tortoise? Can both subspecies swim?
Hey Abdulaziz Rex, she is a northern Leopard tortoise. I can't say for certain but the southern subspecies can probably swim just the same.
The information on the subject is conflicting.
I read an article today that tortoises can't swim due to heavy bodies and elephant like legs.
(Elephants can swim too;) thanks Rex
I’m assuming I can’t put mine in the pool? I have 2 and I’m actually unsure if ones male and ones female
Chlorinated swimming pool? Probably not a good idea. Ive heard the males will usually let you know. Thanks Jessica
She is beautiful
Camera shy, my red foot is the same way
Where did you buy your tortoise ?
A breeder I found on Tortoise Forum -can't remember his name.
Why do leopard tortoise have varying shell colors and patterns with in the species?
I think diet, locale, and the environment would affect the shell a small amount. Genetics would be the largest determining factor. A litter of hamsters have different colors from one another, yet they are from the same parents. If you observe close enough most same species of insects don't look identical. Thanks Pipoy Pam.
The Turtle Tube thanks for the reply! What was your care, feeding and soaking routine when she was a hatchling? You should do a care video! :)
The Turtle Tube I thought she looked lighter in her color, which I love
Stacey Roberts Hi Stacey, I chose her because of lighter shell color, she turned out nice. Thanks for watching.
1:11 Both “subspecies” of S. Pardalis are actually from Southern Africa, there are none up North except for parts of the Northeast (e.g., Ethiopia). I put subspecies in quotes because there is a lot of debate as to whether there really are subspecies - the most popular consensus right now is “no” (but it hasn’t officially been decided). This is in part because there is no clear locality between the two groups- they more or less have the same geographical distribution and habitat.
Source: www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Mitochondrial-phylogeography-and-subspecies-of-the-Fritz-Daniels/7aa048c79170f23d90c25e2a7a1d8aef8c3da076
Do you ever feed dandelions to your turtle?
trash can jam I feed her dandelion leaves and the blooms straight from my yard it’s free and easy! Thanks
I cant wait when i start breeding this species!
She want to hang, she is camera shy. She sings very well
how many years you care it?
I think it's 4 years now.
great video you did say she's 2 years old
Yes, two years old at the time of the video. Her growth has been about 1.75 " a year.
thanks for watching Leo.
looking into getting some in October thanks for the information
I never knew tortoise can swim only turtles i know they swim
thanks for watching badman
@@theturtletube9702 y.re welcome
All tortoises are turtles not all turtles are tortoises 😉
Isnt it illegal to keep those because theyre endangered
Son Goku There are a few endangered species such as the radiated tortoise. Leopard tortoises are not, they are commonly captive bred.
Thanks Son
@@theturtletube9702 thank you :D
How do you know it’s a female?
Donna Nelson Hi Donna, I’m not 100% sure she’s a female. Her bottom shell (plastron) is flat, notch around her tail is oval, short tail, never flashed hemipenes. Whether all indicators are myth or not that’s what I’m basing it on. Plus she has sparkly eyes (joke). Thanks for watching.
i have one name is shellie and thers a diffrence between turtles and toirtoise turtles swim and tortoise well walk like any othe animal yep they DO NOT hibernate
and i wached this with shelly and thanks for telling me how she or he would look like in future yes he or she i dont know what gender t is YET you get to know when there a little older.
Thanks for watching, Zofia and Shelly!
Yes it is a tortoise, but also definitely a turtle.
man i have one for 20 year never get bigger :D
*Galops are the largest tortoise species...aldabs are a close #2.
it's ashly 1)the galapogos 2) aldabra
Leah Malmgren Nice catch!
Thanks Ashly.
After the wierd intro I stopped watching.
Instead of closing the video you actually took a moment to write a comment. Nothing wierd about that. Thanks angel.