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  1. Kathy Coles

    ZooMed reptifogger

    I had heard that all foggers don't last very long. Mine was working fine, until it didn't. It lasted about 1 year. When it worked it was great. Now I think this is just one of the expenses of having a red foot tortoise. So I am budgeting about $70 a year for this feature to Zebulun's enclosure...
  2. Kathy Coles

    Ants everywhere

    I discovered my poor Zebulun, red foot, covered with tiny black ants day before yesterday. Not there one day, and enclosure full of them the next. I am so thankful for this forum. I remembered reading about this problem and searched for the answer. Ran out and got the Terro Ant Baits. Zeb is now...
  3. Kathy Coles

    pesticide treated lawn

    We are moving from Maine to North Carolina in a month (of course it is because of the tortoise). I am unsure if the previous owner has treated the lawn with anything. What should I ask? I know I need to ask about pesticides but what about things like fertilizer? THEN, how long do I have to wait...
  4. Kathy Coles

    Red foot diet and worms

    If the way he devoured the red worm is any indication of it being good for him, I'm all set. Having said that, how often should my 5 inch red foot get one?? The only other thing he tears into like that is Mazuri, which I limit to 2 times a week. It's greens for him otherwise. I think he blew...
  5. Kathy Coles

    My new RF refuses to drink

    I have searched tortoise forum and it seems my new to me Red Foot is the only one who does't drink. He is 4 inches, I've had him for a week and a half. He is eating. He loves dandelion greens, clover, spring mix and of course strawberry and babana. The fruit he has only had twice. I spray the...
  6. Kathy Coles

    new owner

    I have been observing for about 3 weeks a red foot tortoise who is all of 4 inches long at a pet store. He is eating, moving around nicely and has no bubbles in his nose. I know I will probably pay more for this first tort but I'm afraid of sight unseen. I am going to use this site alot to...
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