Meet Nandi, my Redfoot

[ms4x4grrl]

Hi. I am new here and have had Nandi about 1 month. Got her ( maybe a her ?) from Petco. I feel like she has awful pyramiding and just had to buy her and take her home. I am working tirelessly to give her a great home. Any input on how terrible the pyramiding is?
Thanks

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Welcome! Im not a redfoot expert but im sure there will be one along shortly. Yes there is some pretty good pyramiding there. How is he/she otherwise? As far as active, eating etc?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

not the best place to buy a tort.. but you got it out of their terrible care

 

[ms4x4grrl]

She eats pretty good and is active most days. She seems happy, always greets me when I come over to see her. I have done tons of research and realize I need a bigger tortoise house for indoors

 

[ms4x4grrl]

not the best place to buy a tort.. but you got it out of their terrible care

That was the ides

 

[ms4x4grrl]

That was the ides

Idea

That was the ides

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Well you've came to the right place and u sometimes need Some thick skin in here..but everyone is just giving constructive criticism. Hes a cutie though

 

[ms4x4grrl]

Well you've came to the right place and u sometimes need Some thick skin in here..but everyone is just giving constructive criticism. Hes a cutie though

I'm totally good with that. Never take offense when being offered help

 

[ms4x4grrl]

I built this for her... But in Virginia and temps aren't there yet! Lol

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

I'm totally good with that. Never take offense when being offered help

Great attitude

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

I built this for her... But in Virginia and temps aren't there yet! Lol

Great job! Ur temps are better than mine rn i bet loll

 

[ms4x4grrl]

Today she had slept most of the day... Is that norma

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

How are your temps and humidity?

 

[ms4x4grrl]

Basking temp 85-90. Main temp runs 80 ish And hide box 68-72
Humidity is controlled by Repti fogger 78%

 

[ms4x4grrl]

Is she still too small to tell the sex? 4 1/2 inches.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Is say 50% chance male lol yeah too small

 

[ms4x4grrl]

Hahaha! Any idea how to tell age?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

The pyramiding is moderate.
The pyramiding itself is not harmful. But it shows that there has been improper care in the form of lack of humidity....And therefore, its believable that maybe he or she had other care issues before he found you.
The shell with smooth out a little over time.
Your Redfoot needs a temperature of about 82-84 degrees and over 75% humidity.

 

[ms4x4grrl]

The pyramiding is moderate.
The pyramiding itself is not harmful. But it shows that there has been improper care in the form of lack of humidity....And therefore, its believable that maybe he or she had other care issues before he found you.
The shell with smooth out a little over time.
Your Redfoot needs a temperature of about 82-84 degrees and over 75% humidity.

Thanks for the info. I appreciate any advice to provide the best care possible!

 

[DesertGirl]

She eats pretty good and is active most days. She seems happy, always greets me when I come over to see her. I have done tons of research and realize I need a bigger tortoise house for indoors

She’s beautiful. Shell doesn’t look too bad to me. Just love and enjoy her.