Help new soon to be owner red footed tortoise!

[Trisha0023]

Hello, all!

Im quite new here and need help. A red footed is being delivered next week and I want to make sure that I have everything for it.

Zoo med house

heat lamp. Question? Do i keep that on all the time? do i put it above the water dish? and I have the zoomed house can the lights just go on top or should i get a lamp stand?

uvb light. Question?
That stays on all day and night?

food. Question. so many conflicting answers. I d rather feed fresh food. Do i sprinkle calcuim on the food or just buy a cuddle bone?

The red footed is about 14 weeks old

a christmas present im hiding for 3 weeks.

please help! do i need anything else? tips and tricks you can give me?

 

[G-stars]

These are good threads to read and offer lots of information that may benefit you.

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Closed-"Chambers".32333/


http://www.tortoiseforum.org/index.php?threads/Beginner-Mistakes.45180/

 

[G-stars]

As far as the lights go. They only need lights on at day or about 10-12 hours. However they do need alternative night heat without the light. A ceramic heater (CHE) will work.

 

[kathyth]

You should also research these sites...

Turtletary.com Redfoot Caresheet and TortoiseLibrary.com