Temperatures seem right on and very similar to my set up. As long as your substrate is not getting too soaked then I think your misting method is good. And yes, just the subtrate alone (from my experience) will not keep humidity levels adequate. To combat this, I also taped aluminum foil to...
I have an almost 1 year old red foot tortoise. I have him in a 40 gallon tank (i know people recommend against tanks). But I just read they need a minimum of 6x6 ft space? If that's true i don't want to torture the poor thing! If I were to take him outside for a few hours per day and put him...
Lindsay,
Where do you let your redfoot explore? I have a big 4x6 box with no substrate in it right now, can i put him in there to explore? If I let him sit on my bed, he tries to eat my blankets lol. And when I put him outside, he runs right for me to hide under my leg now. LOL. Oh by the...
Ok my big guy is now 3.2452 ounces or 92 grams. I also for the first time EVER saw him on top of one of his tank decorations! He rarely unburrows unless he's hungry :) YAY! Anyways, just wanted to share the good news :)
Can you guys tell me from these pictures if his shell looks okay/normal? Also, underneath his shell is a little bit softer on both sides of his natural line but it's springy still. Is this soft shell or is it normal? Also do you see any shell rot on his shell? Please let me know :)
I use spaghnum moss at the moment which works great for my lil hatchling to keep his humidity up. I also just picked up a bag of peat moss, and i have some other stuff I might try out the next time I need to change his bedding. What I really like about the spaghnum moss, is when it gets dirty...
OK so yes, I am back for more advice! But I wanted to say thanks so much! My redfoot and I are bonding very well, and we are getting along great! He never hisses at me or bites me and he LOVES me to pet his head. He actually leans his head into my finger when I scratch him lightly during his...
Ok hi guys!
@ZEROPILOT As far as hibiscus plants ...i'm not sure. I live in the city so I'm limited on plants floating around. But i bought this GREAT mix from Arizona Compound and in it they have a ton of cool weeds and flowers etc that tortoises love, so I'm awaiting it's arrival :) . In...
And thanks @Maro2Bear i guess it doesn't matter how i measure him as long as I do it the same every time right? thanks guys :) Owning a tortoise is a lot more fun than i thought it would be! I bought him for my daughter, and she could care less about him lol. And I say him because of his very...
Here's my big handsome boy !! he's eating some various greens right now like a good boy! I measure from the top of his shell around just a little bit to the bend in the bottom of his shell. Now that I know the lil ruler trick, next time I measure him I'll measure him with his butt to the wall :)
So my redfoot tortoise is about 5 months old. Here are his specs:
So I weighed my little guy today and I measured him. Using a cloth measuring tape (which I know isn't the right way) but his shell measured exactly 3 1/2 inches. And I weighed him and he weighed 71 grams/ 2.5 ounces.
Does...
Me too, If i was leaving for just one night, I would probably leave the light on depending on the weather. But either way, one night with the lights on or off is not gonna make or break his lil life lol
I've only owned one tortoise a red foot. he's a little brat so far. lol. but he's still a hatchling. But my grandma had a sulcata and he was AWESOME. Very friendly. Soooo both lol.
Hmmm...i would say they all have their pros and cons in terms of care. I think they are a great pet to have if you are into having a full time dedicated hobby. For me, I wasn't expecting it, but I've become ADDICTED to making sure everything is just right for my baby redfoot, his humidity...
Lol isn't it funny when they run? he looks like a military man crawling through doing recon hahaha.
When I say "high end" temp, i meant under the basking light. It varies between 90-95 maybe up to 100 tops.
This might be a stupid question, but how do I weigh him? just plop him on my home...
I heard 80 should be the coolest on the cool side. Just buy a small heater and stick it on the side of your tank at night for a couple of hours before bedtime. check and see how long the heat lasts upon unplugging. (should stay warmer for at least 2-3 hours I would think. I have also seen...
Hi!
my baby redfoot hatchling is in a tank. normally it is not very hot here, but we are moving into the 2 months where we occasionally have heatwaves. Today his tank was 90 on the cool end. I put a frozen water bottle in there, but the thermometer didn't move much. Is there any other way...