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Old 27-04-2009, 01:01 AM   #1
Kiyoko
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Talking Anybody know of any leopard breeders?

I'm looking for a second leopard to keep my little kirk company. Does anybody know of any good breeders? I'm in the south east but i could travel to pick up.

Also, is there a rule about keeping 2 males or 2 females together? I've read that males can fight, but i've also read that they don't! so not sure what to believe really.

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Old 27-04-2009, 10:04 AM   #2
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There is no rule really just common sense. The Leopard tortoise has a very good nature and as a rule are not agressive.

However mainly I find in the summer months the male can be very active - if you have only female he could stress her by keeping on !!! The more females to male you have the less one female will be bothered by him.

I have read the ideal ratio is 1 male to 2 females ( or more) - providing you have the room and are aware of how big these guys grow and the space they need.

If you only want 2 together I would stick to same sex - although as you probably know it is difficult to sex them when they are young. I have not heard of leopards fighting before - I know my biggest female will give the others a nip if they get too closse to her eating !!! but that is because she is the dominent one of the group anyway.
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