jlentoo
New Member
Hello! I’ve been looking into getting a red foot tortoise, I am located in south florida and from my research figured this would be the best species for the area. I have already found a local breeder and plan to pick one up once we have everything ready but I’m finding so much conflicting information on things to do. Here are my main questions:
1) my tortoise will be in an enclosure on our screened in patio, I read this species does NOT need a heat lamp (it’s usually pretty hot here anyways) what is required for me to have when it comes to lighting / electronic aspects
2) I’ve also read A LOT of conflicting information on what substrate to get so I’m looking for more information on that
4) main things to have in encloser for a baby redfoot especially
5) lastly any more information you feel is super important to know about redfoots / tortoise care in general, we do not plan to get our tortoise until we feel we are adequately prepared
Thank you!!!
1) my tortoise will be in an enclosure on our screened in patio, I read this species does NOT need a heat lamp (it’s usually pretty hot here anyways) what is required for me to have when it comes to lighting / electronic aspects
2) I’ve also read A LOT of conflicting information on what substrate to get so I’m looking for more information on that
4) main things to have in encloser for a baby redfoot especially
5) lastly any more information you feel is super important to know about redfoots / tortoise care in general, we do not plan to get our tortoise until we feel we are adequately prepared
Thank you!!!