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Old 24-05-2011, 07:41 PM   #1
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Going to purchase a young leopard tomorrow from a guy who has bred them, I know to look for runny nose /eyes and signs of breathing problems but is there anything else I need to look for to be sure I'm choosing a healthy one?

Should I offer food straight away and when should I start the daily bathing?
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Old 24-05-2011, 07:57 PM   #2
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Hi Simon,
Well i was advised to look for bright eyes, not sunken in& active, just stand & watch the group if you get the chance, then pick one of the active ones.
I can only tell you what i did, i offered food the same day, my baby hermanns ate all i gave her, i bathed her the next day.
Good luck & enjoy your trip.

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Old 24-05-2011, 08:32 PM   #3
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Hmmm enjoy the smallness because Leo's don't stay small for long lol

Can't wait to see pics

Do you have table/viv and everything prepped?
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Hmmm enjoy the smallness because Leo's don't stay small for long lol

Can't wait to see pics

Do you have table/viv and everything prepped?
Yep my starter set up is sat here ready. It's 5' long by 2.5' wide so will hopefully last a little while.

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Old 24-05-2011, 09:07 PM   #5
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You could bath when you get him home for ten to fifteen min's in luke warm water, dry him off a little and pop him the home. Try a little food after a warm up, i would keep feeding a little as putting in full feed's could be a waste, if the tort decide's to just get his bearing's and settle in .
Looking forward to seeing pic's Simon.
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Old 24-05-2011, 09:23 PM   #6
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O Simon that is fantastic, I bet you are so excited
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Old 24-05-2011, 09:27 PM   #7
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could look out for a dirty mouth..... just means they have been eating, looks like they have green lipstick on
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Old 24-05-2011, 09:29 PM   #8
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Thanks everyone and yes, very excited! Just looked back through my posts and it's only been a month since I decided I wanted a tortoise but it feels like so much longer.
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Old 24-05-2011, 09:38 PM   #9
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You've done lots of research and everything's ready. Well done Simon, I hope all goes well with your new pal. Super little home to boot. xx
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Old 24-05-2011, 09:51 PM   #10
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Very nice setup. Email me directly epirog@comcast.net and I'll send you some notes... if I haven't already.

You gettin' it from Terry?

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