Hello everyone,
My tortoise went missing for 3 weeks. Luckily he turned up in my neighbors house last week Thursday. I noticed today as I was bathing him he has a white soft patch on the bottom of his shell. I noticed once I cleaned it that when I touched it, it was a bit soft and he would...
I am curious to know how I properly introduce a new female redfoot to my male redfoot? I've read that you have to quarantine the new animal. But I am not sure how long for? And also they cant be in the same enclosure. I want to make sure I don't get my male sick of course and also be able to...
Thats great info to have. Thanks for that!
Yes both love to eat. Drink their water. I'm always spraying them down too
But is it possible he might be a little over weight? is that even possible?
I did not think of that whole parasite idea tbf. But i haven't noticed anything with these guys. They are doing great. Just trying to understand their behavior.
And yes i've read multiple times about having more females than males. I do want to get one bigger female very very soon. Just trying...
Yes kinda of. When I first introduced her. He was very territorial and would mount and chase her around. So I decided to split them up for a couple weeks and slowly started introducing each other. Until I saw him being completely normal when around her.
So he would stay out in the yard and she...
My 11 year old male redfoot tortoise has become a bit more inactive recently. I'm not too worried, just want to see others opinions. I live in South Florida where its mostly always warm and humid. I have him living outside with a smaller 8 inch female. I've noticed he became more inactive once i...