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  1. mamameg

    New habitat questions

    Hello! I am upgrading my redfoot into a larger habitat. It’s a raised garden bed with a tent enclosure to help keep in the humidity. I’m a little uneasy on how this all goes, as I have only dealt with tanks in the past. Does it need a boarder? If so, any suggestion on a type? I was looking at...
  2. mamameg

    Permanent habitat

    Hi All! I have a red-foot that is under a year old. Originally I had planned on building her forever home to be 8 feet long and 3 feet wide and putting it in our formal living room. But while we have the space there, we don't use the room often. I'm now debating on building an angled habitat in...
  3. mamameg

    Baby tort taking antibiotic shots?

    Hi All- My baby redfoot has taken a sudden turn for the worst. I received her likely unhealthy (she was very inactive and a bit of a picky eater) and have struggled with her since mid April now. I took her to the vet about a month ago when concerned about her inactivity and was told she was...
  4. mamameg

    When do shells harden?

    Hello! I am curious on when young redfoots shells begin to harden? My Loretta is about 8 months now and her shell still gives, especially on the bottom. I contacted the breeder who suggested she is not getting enough vitamin D and to take her uv light to a 10.0. I am also worried about a...
  5. mamameg

    Strange behavior

    Hello All- This evening I noticed my young (about 10 months old) redfoot actually strange. She kept opening her mouth like she was chewing, but nowhere near her food. I decided to take her out to examine her and she continued to open her mouth almost hissing at me (this is not typical behavior...
  6. mamameg

    New redfoot

    Hello! My name is Meg and I am new to the redfoot world. I am attaching photos of my new cherryhead, Loretta. She is about 6 months old and was mailed overnight on Tuesday. She's been home with me for two days now. Every morning I soak her for 15 minutes. She seems alert and moves around in...
  7. mamameg

    looking for ideas

    Can you post more photos of your habitat? I am in love with it and am thinking of borrowing some ideas for my future red footed indoor home. Thank you!
  8. mamameg

    Preparing for a red footed tort

    Hello! My name is Meg and I am preparing to purchase a red footed tortoise. While I will have an outdoor habitat for her, I am looking for advice on building the best indoor habitat with real plants. I live in Detroit so the majority of the year they will remain inside. I am worried about...
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