redfoot at pet store

[betweenshells]

hey everyone! just wanted to get some thoughts on what folks think of these redfoots at the local pet shop. i noticed they just look kinda dry and the shells look a bit rough. one of them seemed to be soaking for a long time, i wondered if it could even get out of the water... not sure if i got a picture of that one but it seems like such a small space for three tortoises.

 

[wellington]

It is too dry. The cheap inaccurate gage is too high and junk and it is too small. But it is a pet store so they won't have the correct space.
You could print out the care sheet and give it to them or suggest the changes needed.

 

[Maggie3fan]

poor thing he can't even soak...

 

[SinLA]

You know the expression "if their lips are moving, they're lying". If its in a pet store, its probably bad.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

You know the expression "if their lips are moving, they're lying". If its in a pet store, its probably bad.

Money is king

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Someone I've known for well over 30-35 years....That owns a reptile selling business that is well known. Keeps his baby tortoises. ALL OF THEM on dry rabbit pellets.
The last time I was at his business his baby Redfoot actually had dust on them. It was awful.
He just keeps them that way out of convenience and doesn't give a lot of thought (or care) to the animals welfare. It's why I never reccomend his business. (And seldom mention it here)