new leopard tortoise

by william
(leicester)

we have just purchased a 2 year old leopard tortoise and were told that it does not need water in its home and that it will get its water from food and bathing..at what temp does this need to be.this is worrying my son and also how often should we feed the tortoise?

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Nov 08, 2009

Leopard Tortoise Temperature
by: Anonymous

Your Leopard Tortoise needs to have about 88 degrees F to be comfortable. That's because it is a desert animal.

Feed your tortoise at least once per day, and always when it is warm. Tortoises can digest their food only when they are warm enough.

Nov 08, 2009

Leopard tortoise care
by: Anonymous

About the water -

Give water whenever you give food. The leopard tortoise may not drink it every time, but if he needs it, it will be there.

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