DESCRIPTION
Common Name:LEOPARD TORTOISE
Price Rate:₱7,500
Scientific Name:Stigmochelys Pardalis Pardalis
Current Size:5-7CM
Average Adult Size:10-16" (females larger)
Available:32
Captive-Bred Tortoises in the Philippines Nothing beats tortoises that are bred locally because they are usually healthier than imports. Imported tortoises may go through a lot of stress and are exposed to different kinds of bacteria, parasites or infectious diseases along the way. Most of them will be sold as captive-bred (CB) but may actually be coming from unethical sources, or worse, they may be poached illegally from their native country. It happens more than you think. Even with the correct care, some of them may already have problems way before you get them. Whereas with locally bred tortoises, there is a high chance that you will have a lifetime companion if the correct care is given.
Available CB TortoisesNote that we have a DENR Wildlife Farm Permit (WFP) so we can keep, breed, and sell tortoises as well. Because of this WFP, we are able to provide a DENR-recognized OR (official receipt) to prove that the tortoise you purchase is legal. This will also enable you to register your tortoise in the DENR-NCR office at East Ave. Just bring the tortoise, the OR, and ID pictures.
Diet: This tortoise is naturally a grazer, and will wander about nibbling on grass the majority of its natural life. In captivity, leopard tortoises will graze on grasses, as well as leafy weeds and clover (dandelions are a favorite). As babies, we focus more on feeding them a wide mix of leafy greens (spring mix), since they have a harder time eating the more tough grass. Vegetables can be added to the diet for variety, but fruit should generally be avoided.
Adult Behavior: Adult leopard tortoises are peaceful, slow moving tortoises. They are un-aggressive towards eachother in most cases, and do little damage to their environment (little or no digging or burrowing). Some individuals can be skittish if spooked, but most will eagerly come to their keepers looking for food once they are comfortable in their environments. They are not very good climbers and make little attempt to escape, so a short, basic wall will contain most leopard tortoises.
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