Greetings
I have a pair of red footed tortoises. I have no idea of their background, but they look very different (female is considerably bigger than male and more brightly colored - she sort of has cherry-head markings and normal red-foot size). They mate like bunnies and she produces clutches every few months. I'v tried hatching them a couple of times without success. I'm guessing they're different sub species. Their vet feels that they should be viable but I've read that subspecies rarely produce viable young. Thoughts? Am I wasting my time? Also if anyone has tips about hatching red-foots I'd be interested. Thanks much!
I have a pair of red footed tortoises. I have no idea of their background, but they look very different (female is considerably bigger than male and more brightly colored - she sort of has cherry-head markings and normal red-foot size). They mate like bunnies and she produces clutches every few months. I'v tried hatching them a couple of times without success. I'm guessing they're different sub species. Their vet feels that they should be viable but I've read that subspecies rarely produce viable young. Thoughts? Am I wasting my time? Also if anyone has tips about hatching red-foots I'd be interested. Thanks much!