Recent content by Wayne Redfoot Tortoise

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Hello! I know this is an old post. I'm just trying to connect with tortoises enthusiasts in Connecticut.

Thanks for that information!

Just wondering if any other tortoise owners, experts, near me! Thanks!

Grandpa Turtle 144. Thanks for your advice. That's quite a long time to be raising tortoises. I imagine you have lots of knowledge. Do you know of any good books about redfoot tortoise care, and or websites? I find alot of people have different opinions about redfoot care, etc. I would like to...

Hello. I just was wondering what's the best way to find out which advice is by experts on here, or more experienced tortoise keepers? I see alot of opinions in replies, and it's hard to tell which advice is best. Thanks!

So I was just wondering what everyone thinks is the best book on redfoot tortoise care? Like if you had to choose only one book. I noticed there are some older posts on redfoot tortoise books, and was curious to see what everyone's opinion was. Please, and thank you!

Yeah I have a lid. I will try that. Very good points.

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Thanks for the advice!

I too was thinking about what enclosure I would need as my tortoise grows bigger. I was thinking about getting a galvanized stock tank of some size to use.

Hello. I read somewhere that torts don't show pyramiding until they get older. I was having trouble with humidity, but just solved it by adding a small humidifier to inside hid enclosure. I have a plastic shower curtain over the top of his Rubbermaid tub to also help hold humidity in.

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Hello there! Congratulations on getting a Redfoot tortoise. I just wanted to mention you probably will need a 100 watt at least CHE, or light bulb for you enclosure depending on substrate height, etc. I have a similar set up to yours. I just tried out different bulbs for my enclosure, and was...

I see. Good information. Thank you.