Recent content by xenomorph778

Hey folks! I have had my Red Footed tortoise, Pretzel, for almost 6 months now. They are around 9-10 months old and have been an absolute delight to raise. While I don't know the sex yet, Pretzel has become a "he" in the eyes of myself and family, so that's likely how I will refer to him FYI...

I appreciate the information! I have definitely been wanting to try a bunch of new foods so it's good to know I have a wide range of options to try! Also, I would love to feed Pretzel more from the yard, however I believe weed killers and such are used on the property so I will likely avoid that.

95% of Pretzel's sleeping is in the warm humid hide, which is an upside-down opaque plastic bin with a door cut out. Like I said, the sleeping didn't seem off to me in any way, but I do appreciate getting some confirmation on that fact! As for Redfoot poop, you're absolutely correct with me...

Hey folks! So about a week ago I noticed that my 5 month old Redfoot. Pretzel, had a little bit of a smell as I was getting them from their enclosure for a soak. Best I can describe it was musty, but also a fair bit of stink to it. Sniffing around the enclosure, everything seemed smelling good...

I was reading the post about compact fluorescent bulbs quickly causing blindness in tortoises and I want to avoid that for the tortoise I plan to get. Granted, a lot of these posts are older so I want to make sure I am getting up to date information and I'm not sure if at the time there were...

Amen to that! Just have to remind myself that the future is always there to get more tortoises when time, money, and location permits! 🤣

Hahahah, Stump sounds like such a character, really happy you and your wife found Stump (or maybe it was Stump who truly found you)! A lot of people have cited that tortoises live a LONG time to me, but that is one of the biggest proponents as to WHY I want a tortoise most. Our family recently...

Thanks for the information! I see a lot of ranging information online as to what amount of space is appropriate for Redfoots, as well as other species (even here on these forums). Which is exactly why I made a new post on here among the readings I have done, information and research leads to new...

The one in York was last Sunday, but there is another one in Oaks, PA at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center on Saturday the 25th that'll I be attending with the same friend I mentioned above haha. Here's the details Appreciate your input and thank you for sharing Stump! I just looked through...

I appreciate the quick reply and helpful information! Do you have any specific recommendations for good Redfoot/tortoise breeders? And even better, any that are relatively local to myself (this isn't as important of course but would be nice)? Also, is there anyway to tell by looking at a...

Hi folks! My name is Cody and I am looking to become get and care for a tortoise as I have always loved reptiles and have desired to have a room full of them, but my significant other and other loved ones were not having it with snakes, lizards, etc. Thankfully, I have always wanted a tortoise...