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...
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 :)
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...
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...
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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...
So my baby redfoot stays buried all day every day. If i take him outside in the grass he will book it/run like the dickens for (I am assuming shade/cover). I was told this is normal for hatchlings, but I just want to make sure. His habitat is plenty warm 80 (on low end) and 95-100 (on high...
So my baby redfoot (about 4 1/2 months) categorically refuses to eat his lettuce(s) other than romaine. He will MAYBE take one bite and then run away. ( I even feed him in a small bowl where he can only get so far!) I have tried only offering the greens for about 4 days in a row till i...
I have a baby redfoot tortoise. His name is Michaelangelo (I know super original lol). Anyhow where I live, it is naturally between 55-60% humidity. I bought a glass tank, yes I know humidity escapes. But... his tank drops from 80% all the way to 55% whether the light is on or off....i spray...
Ok, So my redfoot tortoise is turning out to be a picky eater ! he LOVES his turtle pellets, but does not really enjoy mustard, collard, or turnip greens. If I only feed him the greens, he only has a bite or two. He also wouldn't even try rasberries, but he does enjoy tomatoes and romaine...