I need to be updated...

[YukdaTortoise]

Apparently, the stuff I know is a little outdated with some Red Foot tortoise information, I have been looking at stuff like The Spruce Pets, and Reptile Magazine, so can somebody give me a website that has an updated care sheet for RFs. Thank you in advance!

 

[shawnateerow]

@Tom

 

[Blackdog1714]

Redfoot Tortoise Care Sheet

NOTE: I do not keep redfoots, and I only have one tortoise in total. With this in mind, remember that I am in no way an expert, and this should not be used as cold hard proof of how to raise a redfoot. I used information from great keepers on this forum to put everything together. This care...

www.tortoiseforum.org

 

[Yvonne G]

Take a look at the pinned threads at the top of our redfoot section. The care sheet you find there written by redfootnerd was written by a long time redfoot keeper and breeder. You can't go wrong following his advice.

 

[YukdaTortoise]

Thanks! I will be sure to check

 

[Tom]

To summarize what I've learned from RF keeps here on our forum:
1. Use a large closed chamber.
2. No basking lamp.
3. Use some lighting on a timer, but have lots of cover, potted plants, and hiding areas. UV will be needed if you are in a cold climate or if your tortoise doesn't get outside much.
4. Use radiant heat panels set on a thermostat to keep the temp around 82-88.
5. Use orchid bark for substrate. This will help keep humidity up while maintaining a dry-ish surface to prevent shell rot.
6. Terra cotta pant saucers sunk into the substrate for food and water.


If you don't already have the tortoise, I would recommend a different species. CA isn't a great place for them too dry here. They do best in warm humid climates. What part of CA are you in? Palm Springs has very different weather than San Francisco.

 

[YukdaTortoise]

I live in Los Angeles