JakeSnake9502
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Hi everyone I know species aren't supposed to be mixed but since redfoots and cherryheads are almost the same can I mix them? I wanted to get a cherry head to go with my two redfoots
Hi everyone I know species aren't supposed to be mixed but since redfoots and cherryheads are almost the same can I mix them? I wanted to get a cherry head to go with my two redfoots
The different forms of the Red-Footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius) should, to the extent that identification permits, be segregated by group.
While all redfoot forms are presently classified as within the same species, it is likely that the cherryhead form will, in time and with further study,
be separated out and given its own well-deserved taxonomic designation.
Cherryheads have also been known to, in general, display more antagonistic territorial behaviors than other redfoot forms.
i agree with you, they are different looking - there is no reason why they should be grouped togetherThe different forms of the Red-Footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius) should, to the extent that identification permits, be segregated by group.
While all redfoot forms are presently classified as within the same species, it is likely that the cherryhead form will, in time and with further study,
be separated out and given its own well-deserved taxonomic designation.
Cherryheads have also been known to, in general, display more antagonistic territorial behaviors than other redfoot forms.
If it were me, I would house similar sized Redfoot along with Cherryheads.
I met some friction about keeping different locales together a few months ago from some members that like pure species. I understand that position. But I'm not a purist.
Ought to work fine if not too crowded,I do not see why you couldn't keep females together if they are all within the same size. I would probably not keep males in with a group to avoid mixing bloodlines.
Kyle
Bad idea! While most so called "cherry heads" have no better color than regular Redfoots the Brazilian ones have the ugly shell marbling and this will be passed on to pollute the genes of regular Redfoots. Better to keep them separate.
My opinion on the matter has changed over this time.Yes, but the turtles are.
No friction here just disappointment that prospective gene pools continue to be further confused and polluted by interbreeding in captivity among individuals from morphologically distinct redfoot groups before they have had a chance to be systematically studied and sorted out scientifically in their respective geographical areas.