my leopard

rachel30b · 16-02-2007, 03:33 PM

hi my leopard seems to sleeping alot and keeps nodding off on the spot sort of thing well anywhere with neck stuck out up against the enclosure do you think from appearance she/he looks ok thanks

she just seems to be sleeping alot more thats all , she has got an appetite and the temps are about 90/100 hot end and 75/80 cool end the house temp is 70 at the moment and it drops to about 60 at night thanks

rachel30b · 16-02-2007, 03:35 PM

meant to add these as well

16-02-2007, 05:09 PM

Hi

My oldest Leopard sleeps a lot - he loves the heat and occasionally sleeps with his little head resting on the side of his table, a stone etc..

If he is eating and well hydrated thats always a good sign... he certainly seems to be a cheeky chappy.

If in doubt, get him checked out by the vet - possibly taking a poo sample too? Just an idea.

**sarah** · 16-02-2007, 05:57 PM

Is he gaining weight? Taking a poo sample to the vets to check for worms is a good idea.

carl20 · 25-02-2007, 09:47 AM

all my leopards sleep a fair bit, normal behaviour i observe is .... bask sleep bask sleep bask eat sleep ect...... for an hour or 2 a day they may become very active and climb everything in their paths but that is about it unless they are out in the garen, then they run around for ages.

25-02-2007, 02:18 PM

hi rachel

i do not have leopards

but i think your temps may be a little on the high side

perhaps a leopard keeper would like to comment

shelley · 27-02-2007, 07:19 PM

I don't have any Leopards either, but I thought the basking part should be about 90 degrees, am I right? And know their background temp should be warmer than a Hermann's, but then not as warm as the basking area!!

Gorgeous babies BTW!

terrypin · 27-02-2007, 11:37 PM

hi i keep sevaral leopards of different ages please be aware that they can be prone to dehydration if this youngster is indoors as i feel sure it is at this time of year it will need regular baths sometimes if they are warm and comfortable they seem to get lethargic and forget to drink paticularly when housed indoors under very dry conditions.
terrypin

rachel30b · 28-02-2007, 09:18 AM

thanks for the last reply terry pin, i do give him baths about 5 a week, saw him drinking the other day as well, went to the vets and poo sample do had worms, so gave him panucur on food and repeat dose in few weeks

16-02-2007, 03:33 PM	#1
rachel30b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: horncastle lincs Posts: 1,168	my leopard hi my leopard seems to sleeping alot and keeps nodding off on the spot sort of thing well anywhere with neck stuck out up against the enclosure do you think from appearance she/he looks ok thanks she just seems to be sleeping alot more thats all , she has got an appetite and the temps are about 90/100 hot end and 75/80 cool end the house temp is 70 at the moment and it drops to about 60 at night thanks

16-02-2007, 03:35 PM	#2
rachel30b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: horncastle lincs Posts: 1,168	more pics sorry did it wrong meant to add these as well

16-02-2007, 05:57 PM	#4
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Is he gaining weight? Taking a poo sample to the vets to check for worms is a good idea. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

25-02-2007, 09:47 AM	#5
carl20 Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: north east Posts: 516	all my leopards sleep a fair bit, normal behaviour i observe is .... bask sleep bask sleep bask eat sleep ect...... for an hour or 2 a day they may become very active and climb everything in their paths but that is about it unless they are out in the garen, then they run around for ages. __________________

27-02-2007, 07:19 PM	#7
shelley Member Hatchling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 577	I don't have any Leopards either, but I thought the basking part should be about 90 degrees, am I right? And know their background temp should be warmer than a Hermann's, but then not as warm as the basking area!! Gorgeous babies BTW! __________________ Shelley Mum to three Newfoundlands, two Cocker Spaniels, one German Shepherd, 9 Chinchillas, and 4 Hermann's and 2 Leopards... Tortoises that is! http://pic2.piczo.com/GalaxybearsNewfoundlands

16-02-2007, 05:09 PM	#3
Glitter Guest Posts: n/a	Hi My oldest Leopard sleeps a lot - he loves the heat and occasionally sleeps with his little head resting on the side of his table, a stone etc.. If he is eating and well hydrated thats always a good sign... he certainly seems to be a cheeky chappy. If in doubt, get him checked out by the vet - possibly taking a poo sample too? Just an idea.

25-02-2007, 02:18 PM	#6
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	hi rachel i do not have leopards but i think your temps may be a little on the high side perhaps a leopard keeper would like to comment

27-02-2007, 11:37 PM	#8
terrypin Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: jersey c.i. Posts: 2,928	hi i keep sevaral leopards of different ages please be aware that they can be prone to dehydration if this youngster is indoors as i feel sure it is at this time of year it will need regular baths sometimes if they are warm and comfortable they seem to get lethargic and forget to drink paticularly when housed indoors under very dry conditions. terrypin __________________ these are my own opinions do with them what you will. _________________

28-02-2007, 09:18 AM	#9
rachel30b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: horncastle lincs Posts: 1,168	thanks for the last reply terry pin, i do give him baths about 5 a week, saw him drinking the other day as well, went to the vets and poo sample do had worms, so gave him panucur on food and repeat dose in few weeks

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