Yes, it was either that or confine them to an enclosure that was not big enough for them to have enough room to roam. I've heard plenty of stories of happy free roaming tort's.
Currently, they are living in a spare bedroom while an enclosure is being built. It's carpet which isn't the best but I have towels for them to crawl on for the time being. They have fake plants in the spare bedroom they like to burrow in. They have uv light and heat lamps during the day and a...
Yellow foot female, unknown age. Fed regularly, water source, vitamins, lighting, space, etc. is all good.....what's going on with her shell? Any and all thoughts please.
Anyone with experience please explain why my female yellow foot's shell is like this. I haven't had her for very long and I'm sure it has something to do with poor housing at some point during her life. I'd just like to prevent it from rreoccurring if I ever decide to get a young tortoise...
Can someone please give me an accurate amount of food to feed adult red foot/yellow foot tortoise's during a feeding? Portion sizes are what I am looking for more then anything. I know this is an opened ended questioned based on a variety of different food types that these species eat. Any help...
I will bump my temp up a few degrees. Thank you for the tip. I may increase feeding to 4 times a week because of the temp change, just a thought. They have never seemed super hungry at feeding times, but they do get snacks in between meals times, usually a special fruit which they greatly enjoy.
These two seem to be a bit different then the norm. They sleep next to each other every night, enjoy basking together and even follow each other around sometimes. If there came a time that they needed to be separated for their health I wouldn't hesitate. But, now that you mention it, the...
I can definitely bump my temperature up a few degree's. The male RF is a faster eater then the female YF- always has been. They are doing well with 3 times a week although I was thinking of doing it 4 times if the temperature is going up. I could assume they digest faster, just a thought.
They...
Hello There! I am a the proud new owner of a female Yellow Foot ("Butternut") and a male Red-Foot ("Denise"). Both are adults with tons of energy. But- they seem to have a few issues which I will know more about upon a vet visit. I am going to list the housing/feeding schedule, etc. that I...
Recently, I took upon caring for two tortoise's, which I adore, a Red Foot male ("Denise") and a Yellow foot Female ("Butternut"). Both are adults with tons of energy. Please feel free to respond with any advise or tips so these two lovable tortoise's can stay happy and healthy in my care (I...