Red foot tortoise substrate

[Yvonne G]

It depends upon the size of the tortoise. A hatchling could probably live in a shoe box for a bit.

 

[Renee2019]

It depends upon the size of the tortoise. A hatchling could probably live in a shoe box for a bit.

So what am I supposed to get?

 

[Yvonne G]

What do you want? Get what you want, not what someone tells you to get.

 

[Renee2019]

What do you want? Get what you want, not what someone tells you to get.

I want something that doesn't cost a lot of money and I want something that is big enough but not to big.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

I would go with something bigger to start. The smaller you go with the sooner your going to have to get something else bigger.

 

[Renee2019]

I would go with something bigger to start. The smaller you go with the sooner your going to have to get something else bigger.

Yes but, I don't have a huge bedroom.

 

[SweetGreekTorts]

For my Greek and Russian hatchlings, I started with a Husky heavy-duty 54-gallon tote. I cut the lid to install the lights and be able to keep it as an enclosed habitat to maintain a "hot and humid" environment. They are available at Home Depot.

These totes lasted about 5-6 months until my hatchlings grew enough to need more space. Then I built them 4x3 tortoise tables that they are currently in.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

Yes but, I don't have a huge bedroom.

Then what are you going to do with the Tort when it grows up?

 

[Renee2019]

Then what are you going to do with the Tort when it grows up?

I plan on getting a tortoise play pen

 

[Toddrickfl1]

I plan on getting a tortoise play pen

What is a Tortoise playpen? Your going to need something at least 8x4 for an adult Redfoot and even that is on the small side in my opinion. Your all ready stating your bedroom is not big enough for a large tote enclosure. A tortoise can live many years and is a lifetime commitment. You can't do it as cheaply as possible, it's not fair to the animal. When you take one on your are responsible for that Tortoises life. I've read a lot of your posts and there kind of all over the place. You don't seem to be taking the advice of experienced people here when they give it. I really feel like you should think a little more about whether a tortoise is the right pet for you, or wait till your prepared to provide everything one will need.

 

[aqualungs]

Seems like also you need to do a lot more reading. Even after reading almost all info available, I find myself rereading again and again... over and over. I’m still a newb. The questions you’re asking are very basic info that can be had from more research.

 

[Renee2019]

For my Greek and Russian hatchlings, I started with a Husky heavy-duty 54-gallon tote. I cut the lid to install the lights and be able to keep it as an enclosed habitat to maintain a "hot and humid" environment. They are available at Home Depot.

These totes lasted about 5-6 months until my hatchlings grew enough to need more space. Then I built them 4x3 tortoise tables that they are currently in.View attachment 266748

Is this ok.

 

[Renee2019]

For my Greek and Russian hatchlings, I started with a Husky heavy-duty 54-gallon tote. I cut the lid to install the lights and be able to keep it as an enclosed habitat to maintain a "hot and humid" environment. They are available at Home Depot.

These totes lasted about 5-6 months until my hatchlings grew enough to need more space. Then I built them 4x3 tortoise tables that they are currently in.View attachment 266748

This is ok

 

[SweetGreekTorts]

This is okView attachment 266763

No. That's way too small. The container I posted is 54 gallons. The one you posted is 34 quarts which is only 8.5 gallons.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

I really don’t think you are anywhere near ready to have a tortoise. They need space to live and roam, it is a rather expensive hobby to get into. You are trying todo this cheap and are not listening to any advice given to you. We can not make the decisions for you. Read what you were told to read. If you don’t understand that, you are not ready. This may sound harsh but it is for the torts sake.

 

[Renee2019]

Send me pictures of the correct lighting and heating fixtures.

 

[Renee2019]

Send me pictures of tortoise setups. What's acceptable and whats not acceptable.

 

[xMario]

Send me pictures of the correct lighting and heating fixtures.

https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?forums/Redfoot and yellowfoot tortoises.79/

U can find all info u need here

 

[xMario]

Send me pictures of tortoise setups. What's acceptable and whats not acceptable.

https://tortoiseforum.org/index.php?forums/Redfoot and yellowfoot tortoises.79/ [emoji16]

 

[Yvonne G]