New here, any advice is welcome. Thanks!

[mmaboi21]

Just got a red footed tortoise a few days ago and I'm not sure if im doing everything correctly. I live in Bakersfield ca.

I'd love any feedback regarding my current setup. I'll be posting pics here in a few.

Thanks!

Simon

 

[mmaboi21]

 

[mmaboi21]

 

[mmaboi21]

Please offer me any feedback; I don't want to have anything setup wrong!

 

[wellington]

Give us a run down of temps, high, low, night, basking, humidity, diet, lights and heat you are using? Size and age of tort and size of enclosure.

 

[wellington]

Btw, Hello and Welcome.

 

[stojanovski92113]

Hi there! Congrats on your new beautiful red footed tortoise! First off what kind of lighting are you using, temps in your tortoises enclosure, and will your tortoise live inside the tank full time? Will he have access to outside? That enclosure looks very small for your tort. They need a lot of exercise to roam. I would make sure you offer an area to were your tort can hide and feel safe.

 

[gingerbee]

Welcome looks like a pretty red!!!

 

[stojanovski92113]

Hi there! Congrats on your new beautiful red footed tortoise! First off what kind of lighting are you using, temps in your tortoises enclosure, and will your tortoise live inside the tank full time? Will he have access to outside? That enclosure looks very small for your tort. They need a lot of exercise to roam. I would make sure you offer an area to were your tort can hide and feel safe.

Lol, I meant they need a lot of room to roam!

 

[mmaboi21]

Thank you all for the kind comments.
2-3 inches size, temp is 83 degrees, nice and humid, it's a 40 gallon tank, not sure what the sex is.

 

[mmaboi21]

Oh high basking lamp(the 75%), enclosure sits high on stand. It's night time right now.

 

[mmaboi21]

Also not sure of age, I got her/him(I think it's a female) a few days ago at petco. The guy selling em had some information which was a little contradicting to what I read online. Just want to make sure I'm taking good care of her. I'm a beginner big time!

 

[stojanovski92113]

The tortoise library will give you some great information on red footed tortoises.

 

[mmaboi21]

Do I just search the threads? Like type in what I'm looking for?

 

[stojanovski92113]

Oh sorry...Just go under Google or yahoo and type in the tortoise library & search for red footed tortoise. If you have questions, we will help you

 

[mmaboi21]

Most definitely, thanks!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Simon welcome to the TFO from AZ . Have a great tort day !

 

[Tactical Tort]

Welcome to the forum!
Smart to do your own research. I have yet to talk to a pet store employee that is truly knowledgeable about Torts. They know what they are told by the store and it is very old school knowledge.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Welcome!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Simon, and welcome to the Forum!

I'm just down the road from you in Clovis!! We're practically neighbors - LOL!

Your tank is too small. Pat your substrate down with your hand so it's not so 'fluffy.' Makes it easier for him to walk on it. Is there a hiding place? Broccoli should be fed sparingly.

Here's a link: Tortoise Library