Watermelon on a hot Sunny South Florida day

TammyJ

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Nice. Mine love mango, banana, papaya (paw-paw?)
 

ZEROPILOT

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I'm surprised to see what looks like Purslane growing in there....Uneaten.
My Redfoot search that out and eat it up.
Yellowfoot I have no idea. But I would assume so.
 

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The redfoot is a mixed breed probably Northern and Cherryhead (because of the markings and particularly the marbling along the midline of the plastron);
interesting coloration and curious tubercles on the limbs - an unusual and attractive specimen.

I would not keep the yellowfoot and redfoot together. The size disparity is too great. The little one could be injured.

Redfoots and yellowfoots are closely related but generally different species should not be mixed.

Bananas should only be offered as an occasional treat because of the imbalance of Calcium and Phosphorus.
 

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Welcome from another Redfoot keeper. Originally from Broward county.
 

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Mangos are good because the pit will be gnawed on for hours to strip any last vestiges of fruit.
They are thereby excellent for keeping beaks naturally worn.They are high in tannins however.
Papayas may be fed freely but, like bananas, they may lead animals to neglect other nutritional foodstuffs.
 

DougK

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The redfoot is a mixed breed probably Northern and Cherryhead (because of the markings and particularly the marbling along the midline of the plastron);
interesting coloration and curious tubercles on the limbs - an unusual and attractive specimen.

I would not keep the yellowfoot and redfoot together. The size disparity is too great. The little one could be injured.

Redfoots and yellowfoots are closely related but generally different species should not be mixed.

Bananas should only be offered as an occasional treat because of the imbalance of Calcium and Phosphorus.
The big tiers are housed separately from the little torts. And I’m not seeking to mate the yellow foot with anything other than a yellow foot. Thank you for the great info❣️
 

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The zippered redfoot is large enough to do considerable damage to the small yellow.

I have a friend who winters in Boynton Beach. I'll let him know you're there.
 

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The zippered redfoot is large enough to do considerable damage to the small yellow.

I have a friend who winters in Boynton Beach. I'll let him know you're there.
Ok domalle, I just purchased another tortoise house, to separate the hatchling. Thanks again for the advice.
 
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