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Thinking about getting a red foot. Everywhere I look they seem like great pets. I was wondering if there are any cons to them.
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I think most folks find the biggest con to be their humidity needs. Some also don't like feeding protein. Then for some, they get just a tad too big.
I don't think they get that big though, they are usually a reasonably good size.
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I'm deciding between a sulcata and redfoot
I don't feel like I can provide them with the right environment in my part of the world. At least not in a practical sense. Not really a "con" against the tortoise, just not the best choice for someone who lives in the CA desert.
ewam said:
Yes, they stay more middle sized, but even just middle sized is too big for some people.
One con for some people may be bringing it inside or making arrangements for the winter. Depending on where you live it may not be a problem.
Sulcatas are living bulldozers. You will need to look into what people who keep them go through before you choose one if you want to do right by it.
If you are just starting in tortoises, you may want to look at the Hermann's or Greeks as a starter. Smaller, hardy, etc. Lots of people will recommend Russian's as well.
If you are just starting in tortoises, you may want to look at the Hermann's or Greeks as a starter. Smaller, hardy, etc. Lots of people will recommend Russian's as well.
I have several different torts. Sulcatas probably arent the best "first" tortoise, however mine was Reds are great, I also love my elongateds but they are a pretty shy species and its hard to get them to come around. Russians are awesome and well cant go wrong with a black greek
Reds are great, I also love my elongateds but they are a pretty shy species and its hard to get them to come around. Russians are awesome and well cant go wrong with a black greek 
I have a red there is no con to it really....
I think the biggest con is the size they get (medium sized not massive)
I think the biggest con is the size they get (medium sized not massive)
The biggest con I can think of is one is never enough.
jackrat said:
...and its one specie of tortoise that does well in groups!!
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My only problem is as has been said above, the humidity. I keep trying and tried everything. But my place is so dry aside from July and August. I'm upper east coast USA. Sheldon just had a wellness check and checked out great aside from being slightly under weight. That's my only other problem, Sheldon is a picky eater. Others could chime in more on size but in my research before getting one I read they grow to at least 14 inches.
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