The leopard tortoise is very popular in China, mainly because the markings on its body are very similar to the leopard, and its beauty even exceeds that of the real leopard. So if we want to buy a favorite leopard tortoise, how should we choose it? Below, I will tell you all about it. (PS: Leopard tortoises are national protected wild animals, and they need to apply for an Artificial Breeding License from the relevant departments~)

First, look at the shape

1. Body shape: The leopard tortoise is very large in size. The normal adult tortoise can reach 46 cm in length and 18 kg in weight. However, artificial reproduction may not reach this data, and you can make appropriate reference when selecting.

2. Carapace: The carapace of the leopard tortoise is high and rounded at the top. It is also marked with black spots and stripes of different sizes. The lines of each turtle are different. Everyone can do it according to their liking.

PS: If you find that there is a phenomenon of back swelling, it is recommended not to choose it, because it not only affects the appearance, but also damages the health of the leopard tortoise itself, such as arthritis, limb weakness, body paralysis, and lung function. Disturbed, there is even a chance that the leopard tortoise will die slowly.

3. Color: The skin color of leopard tortoises is usually creamy yellow, but there are also creamy white ones. Of course, the color is more exotic and the price is more expensive. You can buy it according to your own affordability.

2. Look at health

1. Eyes: Check whether the eyes of the leopard tortoise are bright and sharp. Indicates that his eyes may be infected.

2. Breathing: Listen to the leopard tortoise for abnormal breathing. If there is a murmur, it means that there may be inflammation in the lungs.

3. Appearance: Check the appearance of the leopard tortoise for trauma, bites or lumps, especially the plastron, don't miss it~

4. Limbs : Check whether there are parasites attached to the folds of the limbs of the leopard tortoise, and whether the whole body is parallel to the ground when walking, if it is inclined to one side, it means that there is a problem with the legs.

III. Other precautions

1. Species: There are currently 3 recognized subspecies of leopard tortoises, namely the West African leopard tortoise, Somali leopard tortoises and East African leopard tortoises, most of which are hybrids of East African leopard tortoises or leopard tortoises can be bought in China.

2. Price: The market price of leopard tortoises has a small fluctuation range, generally about 400-600 yuan for 5 cm. As long as it is not a particularly large individual, the general price will not exceed 2,000 yuan. You should pay more attention when buying leopard tortoises, but you can't spend a lot of money.

After reading the above content, I believe everyone can choose a healthy and lovely leopard tortoise!