Hey everyone

[Reef]

First off, I'd like to say that I'm very impressed to see how close this whole community is. My name is Steven and I live in Southern California. I've always had turtles growing up, and I wound up in this forum after researching and trying to find an ethical place to get my first red footed tortoise from. It's a pleasure to meet you all.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

WELCOME!!
Red foot is a great tortoise.
Do all of your research first. You'll save time and money and your new tortoise will thank you for it.
You'll need a warm 77-87 degrees and humid 75-90% place for your new friend.
You already have a ton of sunlight, I'm guessing in So. Cal....

 

[Reef]

WELCOME!!
Red foot is a great tortoise.
Do all of your research first. You'll save time and money and your new tortoise will thank you for it.
You'll need a warm 77-87 degrees and humid 75-90% place for your new friend.
You already have a ton of sunlight, I'm guessing in So. Cal....

Thanks. I've picked up quite a passion and love for the red foot. I've done my share of research and have close contact with a local turtle/tortoise rescue center where I live. Sadly, red foots never come up for adoption there. They seem to be able to find homes quite easily.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Post/Look in your local Craigslist.
I found two adult females (with some help) just last week.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

WELCOME!
Good luck in finding your tortoise.
You are right, this is a super community, with some smashing people who are helpful, funny and friendly.
You should be able to get all the help you need here and California has a head-start in providing a good climate for your tortoise.
Sorry, can't help you myself with this query, but I hope someone can. No red-foots in Morocco, sadly, but we have our own local tortoises, like my beautiful Greek Tidgy.
Enjoy and learn!

 

[TortsNTurtles]

Welcome!

 

[Jacqui]

Hi! What kinds of turtles? Are you hoping for a hatchling or an adult? A redfoot or cherryhead?

 

[Jodie]

Welcome to the forum. It is a great place to share and learn. A lot of knowledge here. Best of luck finding a red foot.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Steven, and welcome to the Forum!

Take a look at our breeders section. We have quite a few members who raise and sell RF tortoises. If you're looking for a brightly colored Cherry head, Allegraf has some of the prettiest babies I've ever seen. If you're looking for a horse of a different color, take a look at N2TORT's hypo babies.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Steven welcome to the TFO from AZ.

 

[Momof4]

Welcome Steven! I have two RF and they are great and very personable! I agree with Yvonne, you can't go wrong with either breeder.

 

[Reef]

Hi! What kinds of turtles? Are you hoping for a hatchling or an adult? A redfoot or cherryhead?

In a perfect world, I'd be able to find 2-3 cherry heads who are 2 years plus. I have a beautiful back yard that I'd like to utilize for my tortoises. I've already started my landscaping to accommodate for the little buggers.

 

[pam]

Welcome

 

[ZEROPILOT]

What is your location,Reef?

 

[Reef]

What is your location,Reef?

I live in Ventura California.

 

[crimson_lotus]

Welcome! The hardest part is getting them set up. Here's a good reference for the care of Red Foots: http://www.tortoiselibrary.com/species-information-2/chelonoidis/

Although it sounds like you already know quite a bit! Hope you find what you're looking for, we have some great breeders on here.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

A warm location will give you a great head start.

 

[bouaboua]

Hi Steven, Welcome to the forum. This is Steven.

Welcome! ! !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hi Steven, Welcome to the forum. This is Steven.

Welcome! ! !

Would it make it easier if I changed my name to Steven too?
It's a reasonably good name, so i don't mind.
You could call your Redfoot Steven as well, Steven from Ventura.
Lots of Steven's in California

 

[Reef]

Would it make it easier if I changed my name to Steven too?
It's a reasonably good name, so i don't mind.
You could call your Redfoot Steven as well, Steven from Ventura.
Lots of Steven's in California

All of my pets and children are named Steven. It just makes things easier.