MichelleK
New Member
Hello,
I've been researching tortoises for about six months now and am considering adding a red footed tortoise to my family. I've never had a tortoise before, so this will be a first for me. If I do get a RF, it will be an inside tortoise with outside time when the weather is nice. I'm hoping someone can answer some questions I have that I haven't found the answer to.
1. How often do RF's go potty each day?
a. When they do go, do they do their business separately (meaning urinate and defecate), or do they do their business all at the same time like some lizards or a bird?
b. Do they or their "business" smell strongly?
c. Do RF's tend to go potty in the same area or is it just anywhere?
2. How often does the enclosure need to be spot cleaned and completely cleaned?
3. When letting an RF have roam time inside, how long can you do so without it becoming stressed from temperature changes?
4. Is it true that RF's tend to be friendly, outgoing, curious and enjoy spending time with their human? Please share your experiences.
5. Are you supposed to feed them every day or skip a day or two each week? I've read contradicting information on this.
6. Do you need to keep their beak and nails trimmed? How long is too long?
These are all the questions I can think of for now. I'm sure I'll think of more that I can't find the answer to. Thank you in advance for all your help! ; ]
I've been researching tortoises for about six months now and am considering adding a red footed tortoise to my family. I've never had a tortoise before, so this will be a first for me. If I do get a RF, it will be an inside tortoise with outside time when the weather is nice. I'm hoping someone can answer some questions I have that I haven't found the answer to.
1. How often do RF's go potty each day?
a. When they do go, do they do their business separately (meaning urinate and defecate), or do they do their business all at the same time like some lizards or a bird?
b. Do they or their "business" smell strongly?
c. Do RF's tend to go potty in the same area or is it just anywhere?
2. How often does the enclosure need to be spot cleaned and completely cleaned?
3. When letting an RF have roam time inside, how long can you do so without it becoming stressed from temperature changes?
4. Is it true that RF's tend to be friendly, outgoing, curious and enjoy spending time with their human? Please share your experiences.
5. Are you supposed to feed them every day or skip a day or two each week? I've read contradicting information on this.
6. Do you need to keep their beak and nails trimmed? How long is too long?
These are all the questions I can think of for now. I'm sure I'll think of more that I can't find the answer to. Thank you in advance for all your help! ; ]