Bad luck with juvenile leopards I need help!

GLEN

Has anyone else had bad luck with juvenile leopards this makes number 4 thats not made it. Plenty of food, water, and the right heat what gives? They lasted from one and a half months to about three months and then dead

drfish · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:35 am Post subject:

Possibly impaction (swallowing of substrate)

What substrate are you using. Young Leo's have a habit of ingesting lots of substrate as they are not overly brilliant at catching food.

Other than that, may be worth taking one to a vet who could maybe help you diagnose the cause of death.

Brisamen · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:55 pm Post subject:

Over here we have young leo's on paper towles so they can't eat the substrate together with their food.
Maybe you want to try that instead of the normal substrate you use for adults?
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GLEN · Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 10:15 am Post subject: thanks

next time I will try the paper towel thing thanks