Snappy is the Salinas Public Library mascot. Snappy is a male Leopard Tortoise donated to Library by Jurassic Pets. Snappy was named by the community through a popular vote. Snappy enjoys gourmet meals of fresh dandelions, radicchio, malva, opuntia cactus, kale, bindweed and clover with an occasional plum, strawberry or peach. Each day, Snappy goes on a 15 minute outdoor walk. On most Sundays Snappy gets a warm bath. Yes, even tortoises have to take baths!
Snappy Time
Come visit Snappy and learn more about tortoises. Join us for Snappy Time at the John Steinbeck Library every Tuesday at 4:00pm. This is when Snappy is available to meet new friends. Adults and children are welcome.
Snappy Cam
Watch Snappy on the Snappy Cam. If the screen is offline (or dark), Snappy is sleeping.
Leopard Tortoise Facts
Native to East and South Africa
Ectothermic requiring external heat source
Average adult size is 22-33 pounds, but can grow to over 80 pounds
Shell is made of living tissue and grows as the tortoise grows
Leopard Tortoises can live 30 years or more
Calcium is the most important mineral in the tortoise diet
Leopard Tortoises do not brumate like some other tortoises
