So, other than BP's...

I'm a huge fan of tortoises...finally got one for myself, tiny little leopard tortoise. Won't be small for long...here he/she is munching on some turnip greens.

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/...J/100_0828.jpg
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/...J/100_0827.jpg

Awesome! How fast do they grow?

Adorable! I don't know much about tortoises but that little one has nice shell pattern and coloring :gj:

Is this little one going to have a shell that's high white? I gained my first bit of leopard tortoise knowledge yesterday at a show, and after it fell asleep in my hand, I did all I could to not bring it home with me. I believe I'll have one someday though!

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Originally Posted by Andrew21

Awesome! How fast do they grow?

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I've been told they grow pretty quickly for tortoises, but I couldn't tell you to be honest. This is my first one...the breeder did tell me it'll start slowing down between 5-8 years.

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Originally Posted by Flikky

Adorable! I don't know much about tortoises but that little one has nice shell pattern and coloring :gj:

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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by lyfoti05

Is this little one going to have a shell that's high white? I gained my first bit of leopard tortoise knowledge yesterday at a show, and after it fell asleep in my hand, I did all I could to not bring it home with me. I believe I'll have one someday though!

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I don't think it'll be really high white, not even 50/50, but it will fill in with a nice amount of white as it grows.

And here's a pic after a plantain snack the other day...I think it ended up with more on its face than in its mouth...

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/...J/100_0874.jpg