Hello all. I live in California and I was given a red footed tortoise as a birthday present. Now I'm doing a crash course in the care. I'd like to clarify I don't condone giving live animals as gifts...I'm not complaining, I'm a bit thrilled but again...it doesn't usually offer the best of care from the giftee! I was pointed to this forum from a crested gecko forum and am very grateful. I'm trying to find out as much as possible about this little guy. He/she measures 5 inches by 3 3/4 inches.
This is Sheldon (I'm a big bang theory fan):
I also thought his/her shell looked pretty good but after reading about red footed tortoises for the last two days, I see it has some pyramiding and it should be smoother. Thoughts?
Is it too young to sex? I've read they should be around 6 inches to sex but here are some photos and I'd love to hear what you think:
I'm also guessing Northern red footed tortoise?? Thoughts?
Thanks
This is Sheldon (I'm a big bang theory fan):
I also thought his/her shell looked pretty good but after reading about red footed tortoises for the last two days, I see it has some pyramiding and it should be smoother. Thoughts?
Is it too young to sex? I've read they should be around 6 inches to sex but here are some photos and I'd love to hear what you think:
I'm also guessing Northern red footed tortoise?? Thoughts?
Thanks