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I wanted to show what my tortoise eat. Dexter is a Red Foot and Rammus is a Cherry Head. This is an example of some of the foods they eat. On the plate there is: hibiscus leaves, squash flower, pot marigold leaves, young sprout mesclun mix, and young sprout collard greens. I say 'young...

I just noticed today that there were what looked like 2 different kinds of mushroom growing in my red foots outdoor patio enclosure. My young torts haven't been outside for a few days (not as warm as I would like plus cool wind), so I don't know how long they have been there before I removed...

My patio is completely screen in with a tree outside for shade. The location gets nice AM light and spotty afternoon sun. Before: After: The enclosure is 7' x 3' with a little less than 10" wall. I used top soil and cypress mulch for ground cover. I did just plant some seeds...

Since I mist my tort daily with warm water from tap, should I be concerned about water deposit? Should I be misting with a different kind of water or with filtered rain water? Is there a way to remove hard water from a tortoise shell or is hard water deposits a concern?

I went to a reptile show today and couldn't resist getting another tortoise. This one is a Cherry Head. I gave him a soak when I got home. He drank lots of water. Then he pooped and peed. I weighed him at 30 grams and is 2 inches long. He was hatched 2 weeks ago. He still has an...

I bought some 2" thick10" high planks of board to make a 3' by 7' wall for an outdoor enclosure. This enclosure will be protected in a screened patio that has a roof, but should be able to handle rain. Sometimes it rains on the patio during high wind and heavy rainfall weather. Hurricane...

I have been growing a few plants before I got Dexter, but most of those have been eaten now. I am working on a better system than what I had previously done. I went to lowes and bought what they called the Patio Planter, which seems like an Earthbox knock off for $30. Of course I didn't...

Dexter seems to like his over ripe strawberry piece. He actually let me watch while he ate so I was able to get a quick picture. I wish I could get a better shot of him, but he is still getting settled in and likes his privacy. :P

From what I read, you don't want a tort to get big too fast. So is there a chart to show you a normal weight gain they should have? Probably not is my guess... But how do I know if my tort is growing too fast? My Dexter is 3.5 months old. He arrived this month on the 3rd. I weighed him...

I have a 3-4 month old Red Foot Tortoise that I am making an outdoor enclosure for. This area is in a shaded patio and is a 7 feet long by 3 feet wide section. What do I use to make the walls of his enclosure? If it is rock, will it ruin his shell if he rubs against it? Is a softer material...

I just received my tortoise from jackrat (of redfootman.net) today. The entire process has been minimal stress because of his great communication skills. He answered all my questions and replied in a very timely manner. I got my tracking information and my little tortoise arrived well...

I just got my first tortoise today, who happens to be a red foot tortoise from jackrat. Here is my Dexter getting his soak after arriving. He even made bubbles by his rear... (fart?) lol :D And here is a nice shot of him. (Well for now I assume he is a he.) Right now...

This is the first tort I have ever owned. He is a 3 month old Red-Foot Tortoise. Yes, there is a make-shift lid for at least half the enclosure to keep heat and humidity in, but it had to be removed to take this picture. Now I have to complete his outdoor enclosure.

I wanted to ask if Super Blue Liriope is safe in an outdoor tortoise enclosure. I couldn't find much about it. I did find information that Mondo Grass is okay though. I have seen several sites with lists about safe edible plants for tortoise, but what about a list of safe plants that they...

During the summer, my house is air conditioned to 78-80F. Is this an okay ambient air temperature for a 3 month old red foot? They also need an 90F basking spot, right? I am setting up an outdoor enclosure for my baby tort that will be on my shaded/screened patio. During the summer, the...

I have never owned a tort before and I plan to get a baby Red-Footed Tortoise soon. (I go to a reptile show next month.) I have been doing research on their care and have seen so many different set-ups it boggles my mind. So please offer me tips and advice if you think I need it. Especially...

I want to be able to grow my own food for my future tortoise (a baby red foot). No, I don't have one yet. But if all goes well I should have one in a matter of a few months, I hope. I have seeds for: Dandelion Chicory Plantain (weed kind) Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus type) and so on...

I have been wanting a Red Foot for a long time now (over a year). I have researched and read as much I can about them, but still questions come to mind. I am hoping someone can help. First off I live in central western Florida. Summers are humid and hot, with summer temperatures reaching...