I started this thread in response to N2TORTS posts in the "Real Cherry Heads" thread.
He referred to "Clown phase" Redfoots.
These are not some designer color morph of Redfoot & he didn't imply that they were. They are Colombian Redfoots.
Many Colombian Redfoots have striking color as juveniles. In most this color fades as the animal matures.
The majority of people keeping tortoises today I would doubt have seen a wild caught Colombian Redfoot adult. Although they were very common back in the 70's & 80's.
Recently (the last 10 years or so) farms in Colombia have been exporting juvenile "Colombian" Redfoots.
Redfoots in general are highly variable & the Colombians are no exception.
Some farms actually refer to a "Clown phase" or "Type". This is to make the point that these are strikingly marked.
It is very common to see these animals with bright red, orange & white on the head.
They are truly beautiful animals. Similar colors can be found in many northern populations but don't seem to be as common as in the Colombian population.
I think the true reason for this thread is that I think these animals need a place of there own.
I'm fairly sure that N2TORTS & my self are not the only admirers of these wonderful animals.
Here are a few of mine. When they wake up I'll get photos of some adults.
http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x82/coonass1951/Clown/
He referred to "Clown phase" Redfoots.
These are not some designer color morph of Redfoot & he didn't imply that they were. They are Colombian Redfoots.
Many Colombian Redfoots have striking color as juveniles. In most this color fades as the animal matures.
The majority of people keeping tortoises today I would doubt have seen a wild caught Colombian Redfoot adult. Although they were very common back in the 70's & 80's.
Recently (the last 10 years or so) farms in Colombia have been exporting juvenile "Colombian" Redfoots.
Redfoots in general are highly variable & the Colombians are no exception.
Some farms actually refer to a "Clown phase" or "Type". This is to make the point that these are strikingly marked.
It is very common to see these animals with bright red, orange & white on the head.
They are truly beautiful animals. Similar colors can be found in many northern populations but don't seem to be as common as in the Colombian population.
I think the true reason for this thread is that I think these animals need a place of there own.
I'm fairly sure that N2TORTS & my self are not the only admirers of these wonderful animals.
Here are a few of mine. When they wake up I'll get photos of some adults.
http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x82/coonass1951/Clown/