For the best health and well being of your new pet, it is important to remember to take it directly home. If you have more shopping or errands to complete, consider picking up your pet last. This will ensure the animal encounters the least amount of stress possible. Additionally, make sure your new family member is allowed enough time to adjust to its new home. Wait three or four days before attempting to handle your pet and always supervise children when they interact with pets.
Tortoises can be long-lived pets if maintained properly.
Ideal daytime temperature for leopard tortoises should range between 85 and 90 degrees. Additionally, a basking area should maintain a local temperature of 100 to 110 degrees. Nighttime temperature should remain between 75 and 80 degrees. The humidity for these tortoises should be kept very low. Ultraviolet lighting is recommended for 12 hours per day.