{"id":155792,"date":"2022-07-14T12:15:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:15:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:15:34","slug":"how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/","title":{"rendered":"How big do leopard tortoises Get?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_big_do_leopard_tortoises_Get\" title=\"How big do leopard tortoises Get?\">How big do leopard tortoises Get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#Is_a_leopard_tortoise_a_good_pet\" title=\"Is a leopard tortoise a good pet?\">Is a leopard tortoise a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_much_money_does_a_leopard_tortoise_cost\" title=\"How much money does a leopard tortoise cost?\">How much money does a leopard tortoise cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_long_do_leopard_tortoises_live\" title=\"How long do leopard tortoises live?\">How long do leopard tortoises live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#What_size_do_leopard_tortoises_grow\" title=\"What size do leopard tortoises grow?\">What size do leopard tortoises grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_leopard_tortoise_to_reach_full_size\" title=\"How long does it take a leopard tortoise to reach full size?\">How long does it take a leopard tortoise to reach full size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#Are_leopard_tortoise_good_pets\" title=\"Are leopard tortoise good pets?\">Are leopard tortoise good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#Do_leopard_tortoises_stay_small\" title=\"Do leopard tortoises stay small?\">Do leopard tortoises stay small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#Are_leopard_tortoise_hard_to_keep\" title=\"Are leopard tortoise hard to keep?\">Are leopard tortoise hard to keep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#What_is_the_friendliest_pet_tortoise\" title=\"What is the friendliest pet tortoise?\">What is the friendliest pet tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#Are_leopard_tortoises_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are leopard tortoises good for beginners?\">Are leopard tortoises good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_long_do_pet_leopard_tortoises_live\" title=\"How long do pet leopard tortoises live?\">How long do pet leopard tortoises live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_much_is_a_leopard_tortoise\" title=\"How much is a leopard tortoise?\">How much is a leopard tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_much_money_does_a_tortoise_cost\" title=\"How much money does a tortoise cost?\">How much money does a tortoise cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#What_is_the_cheapest_tortoise\" title=\"What is the cheapest tortoise?\">What is the cheapest tortoise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#Can_a_leopard_tortoise_be_a_pet\" title=\"Can a leopard tortoise be a pet?\">Can a leopard tortoise be a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_long_do_leopard_tortoises_live_in_captivity\" title=\"How long do leopard tortoises live in captivity?\">How long do leopard tortoises live in captivity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_large_do_leopard_tortoises_Get\" title=\"How large do leopard tortoises Get?\">How large do leopard tortoises Get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#Do_leopard_tortoises_like_to_be_pet\" title=\"Do leopard tortoises like to be pet?\">Do leopard tortoises like to be pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#Is_a_leopard_tortoise_rare\" title=\"Is a leopard tortoise rare?\">Is a leopard tortoise rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_big_will_my_leopard_tortoise_get\" title=\"How big will my leopard tortoise get?\">How big will my leopard tortoise get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_leopard_tortoise_to_get_full_size\" title=\"How long does it take for a leopard tortoise to get full size?\">How long does it take for a leopard tortoise to get full size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#At_what_age_do_leopard_tortoises_stop_growing\" title=\"At what age do leopard tortoises stop growing?\">At what age do leopard tortoises stop growing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_long_do_leopard_tortoises_grow_for\" title=\"How long do leopard tortoises grow for?\">How long do leopard tortoises grow for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-do-leopard-tortoises-get\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_tortoise_to_get_big\" title=\"How long does it take for a tortoise to get big?\">How long does it take for a tortoise to get big?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_leopard_tortoises_Get\"><\/span>How big do leopard tortoises Get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The leopard tortoise is a large and attractively marked tortoise and is the fourth largest species of tortoise in the world. Typical adults can reach <b>approximately 46cm in length and can weigh up to 18kg. The carapace is high and domed, sometimes with pyramid shaped scutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_leopard_tortoise_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Is a leopard tortoise a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Theyre generally good-natured animals and not the most exciting of pets. While a larger tortoise may mistake a finger for food, leopard tortoises are not known for biting people. They do not fancy frequently handling. If they feel threatened, they will likely retreat into their shells in their defense.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_does_a_leopard_tortoise_cost\"><\/span>How much money does a leopard tortoise cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard Tortoise <b>$329.00  $1,499.00 Sale!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_leopard_tortoises_live\"><\/span>How long do leopard tortoises live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 80 and 100 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_do_leopard_tortoises_grow\"><\/span>What size do leopard tortoises grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The leopard tortoise is the fourth-largest species of tortoise in the world, with typical adults reaching <b>40 cm (16 in) and weighing 13 kg (29 lb).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_leopard_tortoise_to_reach_full_size\"><\/span>How long does it take a leopard tortoise to reach full size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once tortoises are about <b>6 to 8 years old and are longer than 12 inches, they will be sexually mature and capable of reproduction. Size is more important than age, but size will depend on where the tortoise originated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_leopard_tortoise_good_pets\"><\/span>Are leopard tortoise good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Theyre generally good-natured animals and not the most exciting of pets. While a larger tortoise may mistake a finger for food, leopard tortoises are not known for biting people. They do not fancy frequently handling. If they feel threatened, they will likely retreat into their shells in their defense.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_tortoises_stay_small\"><\/span>Do leopard tortoises stay small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adult leopards are high-domed tortoises that range in length from 10 to 21 inches, and which can weigh up to 45 pounds. Stigmochelys p. babcocki is the most readily available leopard tortoise in the pet trade, with males averaging 10 inches and females 12 to 16 inches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_leopard_tortoise_hard_to_keep\"><\/span>Are leopard tortoise hard to keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard Tortoise Handling and Temperament Tortoises are not a pet for young children, and <b>they should be handled infrequently. Leopard tortoises are shy and will withdraw their head and limbs. Over time, however, they generally learn to recognize their keepers and will come for food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_pet_tortoise\"><\/span>What is the friendliest pet tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sulcata tortoises show amazing adaptation skills to almost any environment. Theyre friendly and sweet, and boy do they love to be pet. The average adult female sulcata tortoise can be anything from 24 to 30 inches, with males on the smaller side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_leopard_tortoises_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are leopard tortoises good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Leopard Tortoises temperament is <b>very beginner-level as they are slow, docile, and dont dig. They can live past 50 years old and usually cost $200-$300.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_pet_leopard_tortoises_live\"><\/span>How long do pet leopard tortoises live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being relatively long-lived animals, they can reach an age of up to 100 years under normal conditions. In captivity they may live for <b>30 to 75 years. Please do not keep wild tortoises as pets as this is a thoughtless and selfish act.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_leopard_tortoise\"><\/span>How much is a leopard tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard tortoises can cost anywhere from <b>$350 to $5,000 and beyond. It will greatly depend on the breeder, age, and quality of the tortoise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_does_a_tortoise_cost\"><\/span>How much money does a tortoise cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Tortoise Depending on the species, a hatchling pet tortoise cost anywhere <b>between $50 and $1000. The general rule of thumb is the more exotic it is, the more expensive it gets. Aside from the species, youll also need to consider the age of the tortoise, since the older a tortoise gets, the more the prices go up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_tortoise\"><\/span>What is the cheapest tortoise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sulcata tortoises lay up to 60 eggs per clutch, therefore they are considered a cheap tortoise for sale. As a rule of thumb, price shoppers are going to find the best prices within the larger tortoise breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_leopard_tortoise_be_a_pet\"><\/span>Can a leopard tortoise be a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Theyre generally good-natured animals and not the most exciting of pets. While a larger tortoise may mistake a finger for food, leopard tortoises are not known for biting people. They do not fancy frequently handling. If they feel threatened, they will likely retreat into their shells in their defense.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_leopard_tortoises_live_in_captivity\"><\/span>How long do leopard tortoises live in captivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being relatively long-lived animals, they can reach an age of up to 100 years under normal conditions. In captivity they may live for <b>30 to 75 years<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_large_do_leopard_tortoises_Get\"><\/span>How large do leopard tortoises Get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The leopard tortoise is a large and attractively marked tortoise and is the fourth largest species of tortoise in the world. Typical adults can reach <b>approximately 46cm in length and can weigh up to 18kg. The carapace is high and domed, sometimes with pyramid shaped scutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_tortoises_like_to_be_pet\"><\/span>Do leopard tortoises like to be pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard Tortoise Behavior and Temperament Theyre generally good-natured animals and <b>not the most exciting of pets. While a larger tortoise may mistake a finger for food, leopard tortoises are not known for biting people. They do not fancy frequently handling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_leopard_tortoise_rare\"><\/span>Is a leopard tortoise rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conservation. <b>The leopard tortoise is a widespread species and remains common throughout most of its range<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_will_my_leopard_tortoise_get\"><\/span>How big will my leopard tortoise get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult leopard tortoises measure from <b>10 to 18 inches long depending on the geographic origin and subspecies of the tortoise. The South African subspecies, Stigmachelys pardalis pardalis, may grow to 24 inches and the giants from Ethiopia and Somalia may approach 30 inches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_leopard_tortoise_to_get_full_size\"><\/span>How long does it take for a leopard tortoise to get full size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once tortoises are <b>about 6 to 8 years old and are longer than 12 inches, they will be sexually mature and capable of reproduction. Size is more important than age, but size will depend on where the tortoise originated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_leopard_tortoises_stop_growing\"><\/span>At what age do leopard tortoises stop growing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The growth rate of an individual can vary based on many different factors, such as the availability of food, but the tortoise usually stops growing at the time of sexual maturity around <b>12 to 15 years of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_leopard_tortoises_grow_for\"><\/span>How long do leopard tortoises grow for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The growth rate of an individual can vary based on many different factors, such as the availability of food, but the tortoise usually stops growing at the time of sexual maturity around <b>12 to 15 years of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_tortoise_to_get_big\"><\/span>How long does it take for a tortoise to get big?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Average Leopard Tortoise Size The average length of a full-grown leopard tortoise is <b>16 inches (40 cm), measured from head to tail. However, they can get as long as 28 inches (70 cm).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big do leopard tortoises Get?Is a leopard tortoise a good pet?How much money does a leopard tortoise cost?How long do leopard tortoises live?What size do leopard tortoises grow?How long does it take a leopard tortoise to reach full size?Are leopard tortoise good pets?Do leopard tortoises stay small?Are leopard tortoise hard to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-155792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155792"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155792"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155792\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}