Color modifications in Leopard Tortoises!

[Maria]

As I already wrote, the dark coloration in Leopard T. is much rare than light colorations. So, there are many different variation in light colors, as blondies, cinnamonblondies, snowblondies, snowwhites, etc..., etc... because of many different color and patterns variations in light colored Leopards.
I know very well, many breeders are having enough knowledge about light colors in Leopard Tortoises, but, anyway, I am attaching some photos from my archive to show these animals. Unfortunately, as you will see, in many of them pyramidal malformations are present, due to unadequate diet in captivity. Anyway, they are still appearing very nice!
The first 3 photos represent SNOW Leopards, on 4th photo we are having group of cinnamon Leopards, and after that - 2 photos represent BLONDIE Leopards.
Finaly, I am attaching one bad photo, which I received from Tanzania few years ago. The supplier offered one Leucistic Leopard Tortoises to me, but due to high risc to buy from people like this, this deal was unrealized. Anyway, the photo realy show one hypomelanistic or pure leucistic animal (black eyes), independing of bad photo's quality!
Warmest regards, Marco

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[luca1988]

A me non interesserebbe tanto selezionarle..me ne basterebbe una di qualsiasi colore!

[anto]

Quindi questi colori particolari sarebbero ottenuti selezionando appositamente genitori con quelle precise caratterisiche?
Fico!!!!!!

[Luca-VE]

The "snow" in the first picture is fantastic (female?)
The light colorations are my preferred ones...

[LolaEwing]

Leopard tortoises are often sold in pet stores, as hatchlings or adults. They can be found in many colors including white, yellow, orange, red and black. There is a wide range of opportunities to know what is your favorite color for leopard tortoises that makes them appealing to many people. White leopard tortoises are very rare but they do exist. White leopard tortoises are generally considered to be albinos and they have very little pigment in their skin. These tortoises will eventually turn pinkish as they age. The white coloration is caused by a genetic mutation which causes a lack of melanin production. The lack of pigment leaves the skin looking pale white with no coloration at all on the shell or legs.