First time tortoise owner in Canada

[Michalla]

Hi there,
My name is Michalla and Charlie is my redfoot tortoise, he is about 4 months old and super sweet. Its been a learning curve but I am excited for the adventures the future holds for us. This forum has been excellent with providing valuable information.

 

[Gillian M]

Hi @Michalla and welcome to the forum.

Please read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread, and post pictures of your tort and his/her enclosure so as to enable us to help you more easily.

What is the weather like back there, now?

 

[saginawhxc]

Where in Canada?

 

[Michalla]

Alberta, the weather is chilly!!

I will post pics when I get home from work!!

 

[popeye tortoise]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[Yvonne G]

Welcome!

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome Michalla !

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Michalla

 

[JoesMum]

Hello Michalla and Charlie and welcome to TFO

Can I recommend this for reading about the best care for Red Foots
http://www.tortoiselibrary.com/species-information-2/chelonoidis/

 

[Michalla]

Hello Michalla and Charlie and welcome to TFO

Can I recommend this for reading about the best care for Red Foots
http://www.tortoiselibrary.com/species-information-2/chelonoidis/

Thank you so much! I will for sure give it a read!

 

[Michalla]

Here is a picture of cute little Charlie, and his home. (Side note: the cage does have a cover so I am able to regulate humidity and temperature, and my brother is in the process of building me a more suitable home for my little guy,)

 

[Michalla]

Hi @Michalla and welcome to the forum.

Please read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread, and post pictures of your tort and his/her enclosure so as to enable us to help you more easily.

What is the weather like back there, now?

I read that thread and it was very helpful thank you!!!

 

[JoesMum]

Charlie is very cute

I recommend changing the water bowl as those pet store reptile bowls are both a tipping hazard and difficult for a tortoise to use.

A terracotta plant saucer sunk into the substrate makes a much better, and safer, water bowl.

A piece of flat rock or slate makes a good food plate that helps with beak maintenance while your tort eats.

We look forward to seeing your tort's new home. Don't be afraid to ask us while you're setting it up - we can help you get it perfect straight away

 

[Michalla]

Charlie is very cute

I recommend changing the water bowl as those pet store reptile bowls are both a tipping hazard and difficult for a tortoise to use.

A terracotta plant saucer sunk into the substrate makes a much better, and safer, water bowl.

A piece of flat rock or slate makes a good food plate that helps with beak maintenance while your tort eats.

We look forward to seeing your tort's new home. Don't be afraid to ask us while you're setting it up - we can help you get it perfect straight away

Thank you so much. I will for sure take that all into consideration!! Quick question how much should he be eating? I give him a variety of veggies and he eats but it doesn't look like he eats a lot,

 

[JoesMum]

Start with a mound of food roughly the size of his shell. If he eats it all then let him have more.

It's not unusual for eating to be slow for a new tortoise. I find feeding straight after a morning soak seems to stimulate appetite

 

[Michalla]

The guy at the pet store said that I should supplement his diet with Zoo Med Tortoise food (I attached a picture) so that he gets everything he needs. Is this right? I've just been giving him a tiny bit a day a long with his veggies.

 

[Yvonne G]

If he'll eat it, it's an ok supplement to add to his greens. But wet it to soften it.

 

[RosemaryDW]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[Michalla]

If he'll eat it, it's an ok supplement to add to his greens. But wet it to soften it.

Yes that is what I have been doing, Thank you!

 

[Michalla]

Can anyone tell me what temperature my enclosure should be at night for my little babes? thanks in advance!