Enclosure Indeciveness

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

5. Substrate top layer should be dry whenever possible.

This is because redfoots have a high risk of getting shell rot, and it could be something to prepare for.

 

[maxgirlie]

This is because redfoots have a high risk of getting shell rot, and it could be something to prepare for.

So the muddy puddles is just a temporary thing for them I assume if their substrate needs sto be

1. Diet: redfoots need fruit, animal protein, some mushrooms and leafy greeens. No grass or hay.
2. Humidity: 70-80% even for adults. Muddy puddles, sprinklers and such.
3. Temperatures: in 80-88F day and night, without hotspots. So a basking lamp is not really necessary.
4. Much more shade and hiding areas in outdoor/indoor enclosures. As they live on the forest edge they often move back and forth between open (grasses and shrubs) and shaded (forest canopy) areas.
5. Substrate top layer should be dry whenever possible.

Are the muddy puddles just a temporary fun thing for them since their substrate needs to be dry?

Also I didn't realize they didn't need a basking lamp. So the CHE should be all that's necessary then (On a thermostat set to around 84 or so)?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

So the muddy puddles is just a temporary thing for them I assume if their substrate needs sto be

Are the muddy puddles just a temporary fun thing for them since their substrate needs to be dry?

Also I didn't realize they didn't need a basking lamp. So the CHE should be all that's necessary then (On a thermostat set to around 84 or so)?

Muddy puddles are outdoor fun. Indoors - just a spacious water dish.

To prevent shell fungus - they need some space/time to dry their plastron. If it's wet constantly - fungus will be there. Easy to treat, but something to watch for.

Yes, correct about CHE. They will bask if you provide them a basking area but basking time should be controlled to prevent pyramiding, so easier to not use basking lamp

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Im super happy to announce that I've decided to get a Redfoot instead of a Sulcata. Sounds like the Florida humidity is better for redfoots. Im going to search for redfoot info, but can anyone tell me if there are any huge differences that I should know about for care?

Oh how exciting!! Red foots are truly beautiful tortoises! And absolutely thrive in your climate, excellent choice!

I think you’ll find these threads I made useful!

This is the one for babies

Young red foot/ cherryhead set up

Hello there! In this thread I’m going to include some information on an effective example of a starter enclosure for a red foot/cherry head😊 Care advice for these guys is painfully behind, fb pages, YouTube, pet stores, they’re all repeating the same outdated advice, this forum is made of...

tortoiseforum.org

This is the one for adults

Housing older red foot/cherryhead

Hello there! In this thread I’m going to go over an example of an appropriate indoor red foot/cherryhead enclosure. As much as it’s encouraged to have tortoises in a safe outdoor enclosure(especially the size these guys get!) I understand being from the uk myself, that some climate’s make it...

tortoiseforum.org

Virtually the same but thought I’d include both anyway